Clergy Abuse of Children and Teens in Baltimore

Long-Awaited Report Details Decades of Clergy Abuse of Children and Teens in Baltimore

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The Maryland Attorney General released the results of its four-year investigation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, finding that hundreds of children and teens were abused for decades by priests whose actions were hushed-up by church officials. We recently discussed the shocking preliminary findings of the investigation driven by former Attorney General Brian Frosh. The original … Continued

Undiagnosed COPD

Results in for New Tool May Used to Help Identify Undiagnosed COPD

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A new screening tool for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) delivered mixed results in a recent research study. COPD impacts approximately 15 million people in the US each year. Although it is the fourth leading cause of death in the US, many people with the disease go undiagnosed. Because the disease is not on the … Continued

Effects of COVID Infection

Research Reveals Importance of Physician Monitoring for Effects of COVID Infection

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As the world moves beyond the intense days of the COVID-19 pandemic, research suggests the necessity of long-term medical monitoring for those who suffer infection with COVID-19—whether or not a patient was hospitalized. The term “novel coronavirus” made little sense to many people as panic and protocols swept the world in 2020.  What’s so novel … Continued

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

Study Underscores Need to Address High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

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High blood pressure during pregnancy is a well-known danger to mom and baby. A new study emphasizes the continuing neurological danger of preeclampsia for mom in later life. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can occur at any time during life or it can be chronic.  Both women and men suffer from hypertension with men slightly … Continued

Contamination from Scopes

FDA Notes Continuing Problems with Contamination from Scopes

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A common medical device, a duodenoscope, remains a vector for harm and injury for unsuspecting patients. A duodenoscope is a specialized form of endoscope.  An endoscope is a commonly used medical device with a flexible tube, light, and camera that is used to investigate various regions of the body.  Endoscopes can also be used to … Continued

diagnostic errors

Research on Diagnostic Errors in the ED Creates Controversy

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Criticism of a major review of Emergency Department (ED) diagnostic errors began almost as soon as the study was published. The research, spearheaded by Johns Hopkins University Evidence-based Practice Center, made headlines. Titles like “More than 7 million incorrect diagnoses made in US emergency rooms every year, government report finds,” grabbed attention and quickly polarized … Continued

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Human vs Digital Medical Scribes

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Medical scribes document and transcribe physician interaction with patients during clinical appointments.  Does it matter if the scribe is human? In recent years, the number of human medical scribes has grown throughout the healthcare industry.  Scribes accompany providers as they note patient history, features of a physical examination, lab results, create orders or prescriptions, and … Continued

preeclampsia

New Pregnancy Care Plan for Preeclampsia

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New research offers a comprehensive plan to reduce risk of preeclampsia in moms considered at risk for the condition. In research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers describe preeclampsia as a “ multisystemic disorder of pregnancy” experienced by approximately 250,000 women in the US each year.  Preeclampsia often occurs after the … Continued

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Annual Data on Serious Adverse Events Released

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The Joint Commission created the first Sentinel Event policy in 1996.  Since that time, the organization has collected and maintained information on sentinel events.  The latest Sentinel Event Annual Review was recently released by the Joint Commission, offering the 2022 update. The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization based in the US that provides accreditation … Continued