Physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners from Oregon-based Legacy Health announced that they intend to unionize, following in the footsteps of other doctors from Legacy hospitals over the past year.
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ICYMI: The investigation also found that patients who switched or discontinued #biologics incurred a higher economic burden than patients who adhered to initial treatment. #AADReadingRoom AAD #dermatology

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A prospective study involving 90,000 healthcare professionals revealed that increased consumption of olive oil was linked to a reduced risk of mortality related to #dementia .
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Did a worm eat part of the brain of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.? 🐛🧠

Experts believe the “brain worm” which Kennedy claimed 'ate a portion of [his brain] and then died,' is actually #neurocysticercosis .
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As major medical organizations now recognize, gun violence in the U.S. is a public health crisis. In this live webinar, LJ Punch, MD (he/they) & Jeremy Faust MD MS (ER physician) will explore the pivotal role of HCPs in addressing gun violence & shaping policy for a safer future. Register: bit.ly/3QO2NN7

On the basis of our results, #bendamustine should be avoided before #apheresis in potential #CAR T-cell candidates. #oncology ASCO #ASCOReadingRoom

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In an #OpEd , Judy Melinek, MD (Judy Melinek M.D.🔬), stresses the necessity of professionals engaging on social media and raises alarm over algorithms prioritizing engagement at the cost of mental health, prompted by the tragic death of teenager Nex Benedict.
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Oped in MedPage Today re: new school food rules:

“The recent rule changes demonstrate a commitment to improving what children are eating at school. Now that we have built momentum to improve these meals, let's be sure millions more children get them.”

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I just wrote about Ending Oncology's Toxic Relationship With High Chemotherapy Doses (including sotorasib) for MedPage Today: medpagetoday.com/opinion/second…

There’s been much talk about DEA finally“legalizing” marijuana with a proposed change in scheduling. While it’s good to recognize schedule I designation is completely unscientific, will this change really accomplish much? For MedPage Today w/ Genevieve Friedman medpagetoday.com/opinion/toxico…

“Many nurses struggle to balance the idea of a ‘duty to assist’ and the reality that it is not safe to assist #falling patients.” AmJNurs #nursingessentials bit.ly/3wzgnwM

“It's time for all of us in healthcare to step forward, let go of our animosity toward people with addiction.”

In an #OpEd , James Baker, MD, MPH, discusses SUD and recounts the personal tragedy of losing his son to an overdose.
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Kentucky has become the first state to decriminalize medical errors -- a move many medical associations support.
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The Biden administration is making more than $175 million in funds available on a variety of fronts to try to halt the spread of avian influenza into cows and humans. bit.ly/3Kl0fm5

'Biden's stated goal was that 'no one should be jailed for using or possessing marijuana.' Yet that isn't what's happening.'

Read more from Ryan Marino, MD on the potential impact of the proposed rescheduling of marijuana.

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ICYMI: What do these data add to current understanding about #vaccine breakthrough infections? #COVID19 #InfectiousDisease IDSA

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