Mixed Topics
News
FDA: Cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified in GE Healthcare monitoring devices
The Safety Communication said that patches to address the vulnerabilities will be issued by GE Healthcare.
From the Journals
Carbs, fat, and mortality: Types matter more than levels
News from the FDA/CDC
Washington state patient is first U.S. case of novel coronavirus
Conference Coverage
New ASH guideline: VTE prophylaxis after major surgery
ORLANDO – The chair of VTE guidelines panel presented highlights of the latest guidelines in a special session at the annual meeting of the...
From the Journals
Women have fewer cardiovascular events after non–ST-segment elevation ACS
While women were found to be at lower risk of major cardiovascular events than men after non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (...
Conference Coverage
ACGME deepening its commitment to physician well-being, leader says
NEW ORLEANS – Positive social relationships with others are crucial to joy and well-being in the practice of...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA still concerned about biotin affecting troponin tests
The agency has issued an update to its 2017 safety communication.
Commentary
How I became a better doctor
Dr. Richard W. Cohen describes how his experience as a patient changed his perspective on practicing medicine.
News
U.S. deaths from preventable causes occur more often in rural areas
In 2017, 21.7% of cancer deaths in the most rural counties were potentially preventable, compared with 3.2% in the most urban counties.
From the Journals
Demeaning patient behavior takes emotional toll on physicians
Deciding how or whether to respond was often dictated by the level of support from colleagues, a professional responsibility to peers.
Opinion
A cigarette in one hand and a Fitbit on the other
For almost all adults, the most important habits to develop are still related to diet and exercise.