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Video Laryngoscopy Wins for Tracheal Intubation on the First Try

DEVICE trial finds higher success rates versus direct laryngoscope in the critically ill

Jun 16, 2023
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No Surprises Act Ruined 'Secret Sauce' of Envision, Expert Says

Law spurred on firm's unraveling, led to its bankruptcy, according to healthcare economist

Jun 16, 2023
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Raw Humanity on Night Float: Inspiring Patient Encounters and Overcoming Challenges

Memorable stories from night rotations as a resident

Jun 03, 2023
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Treating Early Hospitalization Blood Pressure Deemed a No-No for Patient Safety

Older inpatients better off having elevated inpatient BPs left alone

May 30, 2023
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Are Health Outcomes Any Different With MDs vs DOs?

Observational study suggests no important differences for patient mortality in the hospital

May 30, 2023
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Penn Medicine Residents Vote to Unionize

88% of residents and fellows voted in favor of the union

May 09, 2023
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Cyberattacks a Problem for Nearby EDs, Too

Authors call for "coordinated regional surge planning" similar to natural disasters

May 08, 2023
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Opinion
You're Ready for Your Patient to Leave the Hospital. But Are They Ready?

Discharge must be a coordinated effort by the healthcare team

May 06, 2023
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Feds Probe Hospitals Accused of Denying Emergency Abortion Care

State laws may have changed, but federal EMTALA requirements have not, says HHS secretary

May 02, 2023
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Return of 3-Day Rule Will Stress Crowded Hospitals Further

Groups call for the 57-year-old policy to be abolished

Apr 26, 2023
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Fired Hospital Admin's Story Reveals Flaws in Healthcare Hiring

Under pressure to fill vacancies, healthcare facilities may be even more vulnerable

Apr 20, 2023
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Doctor's Ashes Launched Into Space

John Darby, MD, had a lifelong love of aviation, aerospace, and astronomy

Apr 19, 2023
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Does Your OR Have a Black Box? TikTok Drug Influencers; Clashes at Online Journal

This past week in healthcare investigations

Mar 22, 2023
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Hackers Post Patient Photos on Dark Web

At least three patient images stolen from Pennsylvania health system have appeared online

Mar 13, 2023
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