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10/10/2023
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are common among adults in the United States. Of those with IBD, it is estimated that 6% of IBD patients also present to hospitals with Clostridioides difficile infection.
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are common among adults in the United States. Of those with IBD, it is estimated that 6% of IBD patients also present to hospitals with Clostridioides difficile infection.
Inflammatory bowel diseases...
10/10/2023
Infectious Diseases
Practice Management
10/10/2023
HealthJobConnect is a digital job board where healthcare providers can simplify their healthcare recruitment process and job seekers can easily unlock the next step in their career.
HealthJobConnect is a digital job board where healthcare providers can simplify their healthcare recruitment process and job seekers can easily unlock the next step in their career.
HealthJobConnect is a digital...
10/10/2023
Infectious Diseases
News
05/25/2023
Three other medications are approved for treating this population, but none are administered orally.
Three other medications are approved for treating this population, but none are administered orally.
Three other medications are...
05/25/2023
Infectious Diseases
Edward Kaftarian, MD.
Videos
03/08/2023
Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses how the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency will affect telepsychiatry practice, what clinicians can do to mitigate patient risk, and resources for learning more about telehealth regulations.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses how the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency will affect telepsychiatry practice, what clinicians can do to mitigate patient risk, and resources for learning more about telehealth regulations.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses...
03/08/2023
Psych Congress Network
From Psych Congress Network
News
03/07/2023
Research into the absolute and relative vaccine effectiveness of the COVID-19 booster and primary series identified a better metric from the two.
Research into the absolute and relative vaccine effectiveness of the COVID-19 booster and primary series identified a better metric from the two.
Research into the absolute and...
03/07/2023
Autoimmune
From Autoimmune
News
03/02/2023
Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have revealed that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular...
Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have revealed that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular...
Analyzing the most extensive...
03/02/2023
Cath Lab Digest
From Cath Lab Digest
News
03/02/2023
'Our members should know that they always have a right to speak to the press,' said union head Oren Barzilay.
'Our members should know that they always have a right to speak to the press,' said union head Oren Barzilay.
'Our members should know that...
03/02/2023
EMSWorld
From EMSWorld
News
12/12/2022
"This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on improving depressive symptoms and increasing adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV," researchers said.
"This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on improving depressive symptoms and increasing adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV," researchers said.
"This study aimed to...
12/12/2022
First Report Managed Care
From First Report Managed Care
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News
12/09/2022
The agency approved the use of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent boosters for children as young as 6 months of age.
The agency approved the use of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent boosters for children as young as 6 months of age.
The agency approved the use of...
12/09/2022
Autoimmune
From Autoimmune
Photoclinic
12/01/2022
​​​​​​​A 30-year-old man presented to the emergency department with upper abdominal pain radiating to the back.
​​​​​​​A 30-year-old man presented to the emergency department with upper abdominal pain radiating to the back.
​​​​​​​A 30-year-old man...
12/01/2022
Infectious Diseases
SAWC Insights
11/09/2022
This study exhibited the success of rich omega-3 fatty acid fish skin xenografts in healing wounds in various compromised conditions. All 10 patients progressed to full healing of their respective wounds with fish skin grafts being used as...
This study exhibited the success of rich omega-3 fatty acid fish skin xenografts in healing wounds in various compromised conditions. All 10 patients progressed to full healing of their respective wounds with fish skin grafts being used as...
This study exhibited the success...
11/09/2022
Wound Management & Prevention
From Wound Management & Prevention

Test Your Knowledge

injection
Quiz
08/02/2022
Many therapeutic agents for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases suppress the immune system in patients. Which of these agents is most likely to also cause patients not to mount a significant response to vaccines, including the vaccine for...
Many therapeutic agents for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases suppress the immune system in patients. Which of these agents is most likely to also cause patients not to mount a significant response to vaccines, including the vaccine for...
Many therapeutic agents for...
08/02/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
A provider wearing a mask
Quiz
12/30/2021
A quiz on the factors associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes among patients with vasculitis.
A quiz on the factors associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes among patients with vasculitis.
A quiz on the factors associated...
12/30/2021
Autoimmune
Test Your Knowledge
12/01/2021
True or false: Patients with MM who received anti-BCMA antibody-based therapy were associated with having a lack of T-cell responses following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
True or false: Patients with MM who received anti-BCMA antibody-based therapy were associated with having a lack of T-cell responses following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
True or false: Patients with MM...
12/01/2021
Oncology
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Quiz
06/04/2021
Can you identify the noted side effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) collected in a provider-facing registry?
Can you identify the noted side effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) collected in a provider-facing registry?
Can you identify the noted side...
06/04/2021
The Dermatologist

Clinical Insights

Edward Kaftarian, MD.
Videos
03/08/2023
Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses how the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency will affect telepsychiatry practice, what clinicians can do to mitigate patient risk, and resources for learning more about telehealth regulations.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses how the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency will affect telepsychiatry practice, what clinicians can do to mitigate patient risk, and resources for learning more about telehealth regulations.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses...
03/08/2023
Psych Congress Network
SAWC Insights
11/09/2022
This study exhibited the success of rich omega-3 fatty acid fish skin xenografts in healing wounds in various compromised conditions. All 10 patients progressed to full healing of their respective wounds with fish skin grafts being used as...
This study exhibited the success of rich omega-3 fatty acid fish skin xenografts in healing wounds in various compromised conditions. All 10 patients progressed to full healing of their respective wounds with fish skin grafts being used as...
This study exhibited the success...
11/09/2022
Wound Management & Prevention
Vlad Maletic, MD, MS and Meagan Thistle
Videos
02/18/2022
Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, discusses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the mental health and daily lives of patients with Adult ADHD.
Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, discusses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the mental health and daily lives of patients with Adult ADHD.
Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS,...
02/18/2022
Psych Congress Network
Anthony Tickner, DPM
Videos
12/14/2021
In this video, Dr. Tickner shares his insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lower extremity wound care and amputations.
In this video, Dr. Tickner shares his insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lower extremity wound care and amputations.
In this video, Dr. Tickner...
12/14/2021
Podiatry Today
Headshot of Gregg Sylvester, CMO, Seqirus
Podcasts
11/29/2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, Seqirus, discusses safety data regarding coadministration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, and emphasizes the importance of vaccinating against influenza during the pandemic to reduce burden...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, Seqirus, discusses safety data regarding coadministration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, and emphasizes the importance of vaccinating against influenza during the pandemic to reduce burden...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
11/29/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Sparks head shot
Podcast
11/03/2021
In this podcast, rheumatologists Jeffrey Sparks, MD, and Alfred Kim, MD, discuss how recent developments in COVID-19 vaccine research and policy may affect patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
In this podcast, rheumatologists Jeffrey Sparks, MD, and Alfred Kim, MD, discuss how recent developments in COVID-19 vaccine research and policy may affect patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
In this podcast, rheumatologists...
11/03/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
The COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody and Other Treatment Options
Podcasts
02/18/2021
In this podcast, Elizabeth Faust, CRNP, CWOCN; Angela Sonon, DNP, CRNP; and Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discuss the monoclonal antibody and other treatment options in a COVID-19 update from the wound care provider perspective.
In this podcast, Elizabeth Faust, CRNP, CWOCN; Angela Sonon, DNP, CRNP; and Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discuss the monoclonal antibody and other treatment options in a COVID-19 update from the wound care provider perspective.
In this podcast, Elizabeth...
02/18/2021
Wound Care
Identifying the Benefits of Rapid At-Home Diagnostic Testing and How These Can Communicate With PCPs, Infectious Disease Professionals
Podcasts
10/25/2020
Ron Chiarello, PhD, CEO, Alveo Technologies, discusses a recent collaboration the company began with Janssen—where together they are working to improve and expand an at-home self-testing platform for viral infectious diseases—and explains why...
Ron Chiarello, PhD, CEO, Alveo Technologies, discusses a recent collaboration the company began with Janssen—where together they are working to improve and expand an at-home self-testing platform for viral infectious diseases—and explains why...
Ron Chiarello, PhD, CEO, Alveo...
10/25/2020
Population Health