Category: practice

Distinct risk groups with different healthcare barriers and acute care use exist in the U.S. population with chronic #liver disease

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BackgroundThe relationship between community-based healthcare barriers and risk of recurrent hospital-based care among persons with chronic liver disease (CLD) is understudied. We aimed to uncover distinct groups among adults in the United States with CLD based on healthcare barriers and risk-stratify recurrent acute care use by group.MethodsUsing National Health Interview Survey (2011 to 2017) data,… Continue reading Distinct risk groups with different healthcare barriers and acute care use exist in the U.S. population with chronic #liver disease

Effect of #chair placement on physicians’ #behavior and patients’ satisfaction: randomized deception trial

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Objective To evaluate the effect of chair placement on length of time physicians sit during a bedside consultation and patients’ satisfaction.Design Single center, double blind, randomized controlled deception trial.Setting County hospital in Texas, USA.Participants 51 hospitalist physicians providing direct care services, and 125 observed encounters of patients who could answer four orientation questions correctly before study entry, April 2022… Continue reading Effect of #chair placement on physicians’ #behavior and patients’ satisfaction: randomized deception trial

Molecular dissection of cobra #venom highlights #heparinoids as an antidote for spitting cobra envenoming

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Editor’s summarySnakebite is considered a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization, and although antibody-based antivenoms exist, they are species specific, are expensive, and require cold storage as well as intravenous administration in a health care setting. Here, Du and colleagues conducted a whole-genome CRISPR knockout screen to identify genes required for spitting cobra… Continue reading Molecular dissection of cobra #venom highlights #heparinoids as an antidote for spitting cobra envenoming

The Transformative Power of Gratitude: A Journey into Presence

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In the tapestry of human existence, few threads weave a narrative as profound as the essence of gratitude. Robert Holden’s timeless wisdom encapsulated in the words, “The more grateful you are, the more present you become,” unveils a profound truth that beckons us to embark on a transformative journey into the depths of mindfulness and… Continue reading The Transformative Power of Gratitude: A Journey into Presence

Changes in #Hospital Adverse Events and Patient Outcomes Associated With #Private Equity Acquisition

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The effects of private equity acquisitions of US hospitals on the clinical quality of inpatient care and patient outcomes remain largely unknown.Objective  To examine changes in hospital-acquired adverse events and hospitalization outcomes associated with private equity acquisitions of US hospitals.Design, Setting, and Participants  Data from 100% Medicare Part A claims for 662 095 hospitalizations at 51 private equity–acquired… Continue reading Changes in #Hospital Adverse Events and Patient Outcomes Associated With #Private Equity Acquisition

The #Quadriceps: A Physician’s In-Depth Look at a #Muscular Marvel

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As a physician with a passion for human anatomy, I’ve always been intrigued by the intricacies of the human body. Today, we venture into the world of the quadriceps, a powerful group of muscles that is pivotal for movement and strength. Join me in this exploration of the anatomy and clinical relevance of the quadriceps… Continue reading The #Quadriceps: A Physician’s In-Depth Look at a #Muscular Marvel

The Shrinking Number of Primary Care Physicians Is Reaching a Tipping Point

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I’ve been receiving an escalating stream of panicked emails from people telling me their longtime physician was retiring, was no longer taking their insurance, or had gone concierge and would no longer see them unless they ponied up a hefty annual fee. They have said they couldn’t find another primary care doctor who could take… Continue reading The Shrinking Number of Primary Care Physicians Is Reaching a Tipping Point