International doctors struggle with cultural adaptation, according to New Zealand study
New Zealand's health system must improve cultural integration practices for international doctors or risk losing them, argues a University of Otago study published in BMC Medical Education.
Apr 23, 2024
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Radiologists propose actions to combat climate change
A diverse writing group—lead by authors at the University of Toronto—have developed an approach for radiology departments and practices to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and become more resilient to the effects ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech set for UK court clash over COVID jab patents
A row between pharmaceutical firms Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech comes to court in London on Tuesday over patents for COVID vaccine technology that helped save millions of lives during the pandemic.
Apr 23, 2024
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Patients have a right to an observer to prevent sexual misconduct in doctors' offices, new NJ rules say
New Jersey is proposing new rules to better protect patients from sexual misconduct in doctors' offices.
Apr 23, 2024
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Belgian whose body brews alcohol beats drink-driving rap
A Belgian man with a very rare metabolic condition that causes his body to produce alcohol had a drink-driving charge against him dismissed in court on Monday.
Apr 22, 2024
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Nursing resources affect hospital patient experience ratings, report finds
The nursing work environment, nurse education, and staffing levels are independent factors affecting hospital scores on a key measure of patient-centered care—with significant implications for reimbursements, reports a ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Study shows gaps in new nursing graduates' work readiness
About 60 percent of nurses with less than two years' work experience are uncomfortable with performing procedures of higher complexity—such as responding to a critical clinical emergency, performing tracheostomy (a surgically ...
Apr 17, 2024
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The vital role of phlebotomists in blood collection
Phlebotomy technicians collect blood from patients and prepare the samples for testing. Most work in hospitals and clinics, but some collect blood for donation purposes. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Fiona Craig, who oversees ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Taking a leave of absence can harm medical students' match prospects, finds study
Students who take a leave of absence during medical school are less likely to match into a residency or fellowship program, a new Yale study finds, a consequence that disproportionately affects Black students. Because nonplacement ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Study discusses how and why nurses can develop their advocacy skills to build influence among policymakers
Nurses advocate on behalf of their patients in health care settings every day but often hesitate to speak up in other settings, especially when policy and politics are involved. A nurse-turned-legislator says it's crucial ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Houston hospital says doctor's changes to a database made patients ineligible for liver transplants
A Houston hospital has halted its liver and kidney transplant programs after it says a doctor manipulated a database for liver transplant patients, making them ineligible to receive a new organ.
Apr 12, 2024
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Attacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penalties
Patients hurl verbal abuse at Michelle Ravera every day in the emergency room. Physical violence is less common, she said, but has become a growing threat.
Apr 11, 2024
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Sanofi says to reach settlement on Zantac lawsuits in US
French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement on settling thousands of US lawsuits concerning its heartburn drug Zantac.
Apr 4, 2024
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'Havana Syndrome' linked to Russian intelligence unit: Report
Russian intelligence has been linked to mysterious so-called Havana Syndrome symptoms experienced by US diplomats, a media investigation said Monday, but the State Department stood by its assessment that no foreign actor ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Study finds most new doctors face some form of sexual harassment, even after #MeToo
More than half of all new doctors face some form of sexual harassment in their first year on the job, including nearly three-quarters of all new female doctors and a third of males, a new study finds.
Mar 22, 2024
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Researchers assess citizenship status and career confidence in biomedical trainees in the US
Biomedical programs in the United States attract a significant number of graduate and postdoctoral trainees from around the world. Non-citizen trainees face several systemic barriers that negatively affect their confidence ...
Mar 21, 2024
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Dose-effect relationship between electroacupuncture and the regulation of endogenous opioid peptide system
Endogenous opioid peptides are the neurochemical basis of the anesthetic and analgesic effects of acupuncture. The quantity of acupuncture stimulus can be controlled accurately by using electroacupuncture.
Mar 21, 2024
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Exploring the use of body-worn cameras in mental health care settings
Findings from a study led by researchers at the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care have identified four key themes relating to the implementation and ethical use of body-worn cameras in mental ...
Mar 20, 2024
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