STAT
JULY 8, 2023
This essay was originally published on Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz’s Medium blog. A spartame is an artificial sweetener that is used in a lot of products, including Diet Coke and Coke Zero. Like most artificial sweeteners, we have a wonderful love/hate relationship with it. It’s sweet but doesn’t have any calories, so it’s great for people who want to lose a bit of weight.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
JULY 8, 2023
Observer investigation raises concerns about the influence of drugs companies in shaping patient care in services that use their products Pharmaceutical giants are pouring tens of millions of pounds into struggling NHS services – including paying the salaries of medical staff and funding the redesign of patient treatment – as they seek to boost drug sales in the UK, the Observer can reveal.
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EMCrit Project
JULY 8, 2023
Today I am joined by Mathieu Brunet, MD; a EM Doc and Trauma Team Leader. He recently wrote me with a case of Transcutaneous Pacing in which he thought he had mechanical capture due to a perfect matched pulse ox waveform. Well it turned out that was erroneous. Why??? Listen to this episode. EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
JULY 8, 2023
Observer investigation shows drug company money flows through the NHS, raising questions about conflict of interest When the NHS celebrated its 75th anniversary last week, it prompted a fresh debate about a healthcare system on the brink of collapse. Prof Philip Banfield, the chair of the council of the British Medical Association, warned the union’s annual meeting in Liverpool that every indicator in the NHS was “flashing red”.
Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay
Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.
Pharmacy Joe
JULY 8, 2023
In this episode, I’ll discuss three tips for inpatient medical emergencies. Episode 833: Three tips for inpatient medical emergencies Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Tip #1: ACE Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema When taking care of a patient with ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema, I focus on helping to facilitate protecting the patient’s airway with intubation.
RX Note
JULY 8, 2023
Introduction Trigger finger (also called stenosing flexor tenosynovitis) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and a sensation of locking or catching when the digit is flexed and extended. The patient may present with a digit locked in a particular position, most often flexion (bent position), which may require gentle, passive manipulation into full extension.
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RX Note
JULY 8, 2023
Introduction Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). Clinical Presentation Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning or after a period of inactivity.
RX Note
JULY 8, 2023
Introduction Use of fluorides is the primary means of preventing dental caries across all age groups. However, excessive fluoride exposure in children can cause dental fluorosis, which typically presents as white streaks in the enamel of permanent teeth. Thus, fluoride should be used judiciously in children, particularly during the critical months of enamel maturation (up to 48 months), when the developing anterior permanent teeth are most vulnerable to excessive fluoride that can cause fluorosi
RX Note
JULY 8, 2023
Introduction Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They may be blue or dark purple, and often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance. Symptoms For many patients, varicose veins may remain asymptomatic indefinitely , and hence simply a cosmetic concern. If symptoms present, it may consist of Localized pain, burning, itching and/or tingling at site of varicose veins.
RX Note
JULY 8, 2023
Introduction Drug development is an expensive and lengthy process , taking about 2-3 billion dollars and over 10 years to discover and develop a drug to commercialization. Drug Development Timeline Discovery and Development Research for a new drug begins in the laboratory. Typically, new drugs are discovered through new insights into a disease process, unanticipated effects of existing treatment and tests of many novel molecular compounds.
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RX Note
JULY 8, 2023
Introduction Insects Stinging insects - those that use some sort of venom as a defence mechanism or to immobilize their prey. Examples include bees, wasps and ants. Biting insects - those that feed off the blood supply of humans and other creatures. Examples include mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. Clinical Features Reactions to insect bites or stings are generally mild , but local or systemic reactions can occur due to hypersensitivity, allergic reaction, transmission of infection, or envenomation.
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