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Opinion: Practicing medicine at a predominantly Black institution gave me the gift I didn’t realize I needed

STAT

“You have a big voice, Dr. Grubbs,” the clinic manager said. I flinched. The last time I heard similar words, they were part of a common refrain that I had encountered often. “You’re too direct.” ” “Too outspoken.” ” “Intimidating.”

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Letby inquiry ‘should not delay’ regulation of non-clinical managers

The Pharmacist

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has reiterated calls for the regulation of non-clinical managers as the government sets out the scope of its inquiry into the Lucy Letby case.

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STAT+: UnitedHealth signs a deal with Walmart for a new Medicare Advantage plan

STAT

UnitedHealth will also help Walmart Health clinics manage care for all of their Medicare Advantage patients, regardless of insurer, starting with 15 locations in Georgia and Florida and growing from there. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Opinion: Surfing, camping, and deciding when to stop: Australia’s human-centric approach to dialysis

STAT

Nephrologists who order longer treatments or make other customizations of their patients’ dialysis prescriptions may encounter obstruction by clinic management. Read the rest…

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Clinical management platform enables vendor visibility: Strategikon Pharma

Outsourcing Pharma

Vision, part of the companyâs Clinical Maestro platform of software-as-a-solution applications, enables study teams to manage clinical vendor oversight.

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Expert: The Evolving Landscape of Pharmacologic Research and Clinical Management of Symptoms in Borderline Personality Disorder

Pharmacy Times

Expert perspective on current research, treatment approaches, and clinical considerations for pharmacologic management of borderline personality disorder

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Insidiously Contracted Hand

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A progressive condition, Dupuytren’s is best managed through Hand Surgery referral provided there is no evidence of superinfection. Scientific understanding and clinical management of Dupuytren disease. Repetitive motion occupations, tobacco use, alcohol use, and diabetes are key risk factors. References Shih B, Bayat A.

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