QuickStats: Percentage of Emergency Department Visits for Pain at Which Opioids Were Given or Prescribed, by Geographic Region of the Hospital — United States, 2005–2017 http://nchstats.com/2020/01/17/quickstats-percentage-of-emergency-department-visits-for-pain-at-which-opioids-were-given-or-prescribed-by-geographic-region-of-the-hospital-united-states-2005-2017/
With large parts of the U.S. facing frigid temperatures, dangerous health risks like hypothermia can happen quickly. Stay safe in the #winter weather–learn what signs and symptoms to watch out for: http://bit.ly/36YKTy9 #FridayFeeling #FridayMotivation
"We must solve for #clinician bias as well as limit the impact of social and economic factors on health to fully address disparities and better serve vulnerable populations." @SagrawalMD + Adaeze Enekwechi http://bit.ly/30o32Tp
"My First Genomic Study" - In a new podcast, NCI's Dr. Lou Staudt talks about one of the first cancer #genomics studies for diffuse large B-cell #lymphoma: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/ccg/personal-genomics/my-first-genomic-study
Join us on Feb. 24 for FDA Rare Disease Day 2020: Supporting the Future of Rare Disease Product Development public meeting as we discuss challenges and solutions in rare disease product development. Learn more about Rare Disease Day 2020 at https://go.usa.gov/xdxhE
#FluFactFriday: If you have #heartdisease or have had a stroke, it is especially important that you get #fluvaccine every flu season.
Read more: https://bit.ly/2nXADVq
The ACC is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as course director for the ACC CV Board Review & Overview Course. The application deadline has been extended to Jan. 20. Learn more: https://bit.ly/35PCpJj
#Benzodiazepines are prescribed at 27 doctor office visits per year out of every 100 adults in the U.S., according to 2014-16 data https://go.usa.gov/xphgB #Prescription #Drugs #Benzos
Experts say people who keep food diaries are more successful in reaching their weight goals. Learn more: http://bit.ly/374XIH8
Pediatric HCPs: As you start the new year, refresh your knowledge of CDC’s guidance for caring for babies with congenital Zika virus exposure. You have a critical role in helping these babies get the care they need. https://bit.ly/2sgajon
Did you know that #OurAMA delegates adopted policy around #obesity as a major public health problem? Read more about our stance and existing policy. http://spr.ly/60171jTbS
Today we celebrate #NationalMentoringMonth with a few words from Dr. Khare's trainees. Learn about her research at http://bit.ly/2R252Ol #FellowsFriday
Hundreds of Future Urologists Celebrate Match Day 🎉http://bit.ly/2R3nfes #AUAMatch #UroMatch
http://ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry for clinical trials requiring the posting of their results when the study is completed. A new study shows that this regulation is routinely ignored; and like a labradoodle, it is all bark and no bite. https://www.acsh.org/news/2020/01/15/major-healthcare-institutions-ignore-need-transparency-14506
Congratulations to the 2020 Urology Residency Match Applicants! The future of urology is bright! #AUAMatch #UroMatch
#STATOFTHEDAY At 1/3 of dr office visits where #Benzodiazepines are prescribed, #opioids are also prescribed, according to 2014-16 data https://go.usa.gov/xphgB #Prescription #Drugs #Benzos #opioids
New #JACCCaseReports viewpoints explore use of OB-GYN history to assess CV risk; need for more ART research; & focused FIT training. Read them here: https://bit.ly/2QWwm0j #ACCFIT
Will #MedicareForAll Get Us To Value? Let’s consider "how we want our health care system to look, what we hold it accountable for, and the value we place on improved health outcomes and affordability versus industry and professional economic interests."
http://bit.ly/2NeZxJH
How can the implementation of #ECPR improve #outcomes in patients with refractory #cardiacarrest? Find out by reading the latest blog by #AHAEarlyCareerBlogger @yaqoub_lina. http://spr.ly/60181jfBi
Engaging in Recommended Amounts of Exercise Lowers the Risk of Seven Types of Cancer https://bit.ly/2QCP650 via @cure_magazine