Source Andrew Burchwell | Guest ColumnistOhio’s historical legacy is rooted in innovation. Our economic success and progress have always depended on our willingness to try new things – leading to innovations in energy manufacturing, healthcare, IT and more. Today, as we see new opportunities through digital advancements in blockchain technologies like bitcoin, it’s critical we…
England’s Hospital Waiting List Hits Another Record High
Source Female patient examining medical paperwork and using mobile phone while sitting in hallway at the … [+] hospital.gettyEngland’s waiting list for routine treatments his risen to new heights, despite the best efforts of the country’s hospitals. The nation’s elective list — which represents those in line for procedures like cataract surgeries and hip replacements…
2023 MSS Annual Meeting highlights
Source Over 300 medical students participated in the Medical Student Section (MSS) Assembly, which piloted a hybrid format to allow delegates and others to participate virtually as well as in person. Read on to find out what the MSS Assembly addressed related to resolutions, educational programs and the outcome of elections. MSS resolutions MSS resolutions…
Addressing Challenges With Health Care Staffing in W
Source The core mission of hospitals is caring for people. To fulfill that mission, hospitals need compassionate, skilled, trained, and dedicated professionals. In West Virginia, more than 49,000 compassionate caregivers are employed by hospitals, representing the largest segment of health care in the state. In fact, new data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that…
2023 OMSS Annual Meeting highlights
Source The Organized Medical Staff Section held its 2023 Interim Meeting on Friday, June 9, in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting had more than 50 attendees, including OMSS members and invited guests. OMSS education programs OMSS education programs Attendees heard a presentation from John Mack of Operational Solutions titled “Protecting Our Healers: Risk Management Strategies.” The…
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FDA Updates for the Week of June 5, 2023
Source FDA Approves Novel Cyclosporine for Dye Eye DiseaseThe FDA has approved Novaliq’s Vevye (cyclosporine) 0.1% to treat patients with dry eye disease. Vevye (which had development name CyclASol) is a water-free, preservative-free solution based on EyeSol technology. Cyclosporine is not water-soluble, but the EyeSol excipient perfluorobutylpentane allows for improved bioavailability and better efficacy on the…
Healthcare in Pakistan: Navigating Challenges and Building a Brighter Future
Source Cureus | Healthcare in Pakistan: Navigating Challenges and Building a Brighter Future document.createElement(‘header’); document.createElement(‘nav’); document.createElement(‘section’); document.createElement(‘article’); document.createElement(‘aside’); document.createElement(‘footer’); document.createElement(‘hgroup’); SUBMIT RESEARCH On May 25, 2018, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) went into effect and changed how organizations deal with personal data of customers located in the EU. Though GDPR was built to protect…
‘We don’t trust you and we don’t have to’
Source Can you imagine going to work every day, determined to be your very best for your patients, knowing that you will likely encounter a patient — or colleague — who makes you feel like you don’t belong, like you are an unwanted outsider whose nursing experience and skills don’t matter? Becker’s spoke with five…
Newberry’s roadmap to an innovative digital economy
Source NEWBERRY COUNTY — The continued expansion of the Digital Economy Ecosystem (DEE) throughout South Carolina has arrived in Newberry. With funding through the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) from a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Grant, this program enables South Carolina’s rural communities to further embrace technological advancements, cultivate economic growth…