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AMA Webinar Provides Update on Tecovirimat for Treatment of Monkeypox  

Sep 13, 2022 at 12:16 am by pj

  The American Medical Association on Wednesday will host a webinar on Tecovirimat (“TPOXX”) for treatment of monkeypox in infected individuals.   Dur.... Read More
Business/Technology

Gastro Health – Supporting and Empowering Women Physicians in GI

Sep 13, 2022 at 12:08 am by pj

  Organization celebrates Women in Medicine Month with new initiatives   September is Women in Medicine Month, a recognition month created by the American Medical.... Read More
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Sonata Senior Living Welcomes Stephanie Braudrick to Executive Team as Vice President of Sales

Sep 12, 2022 at 11:20 am by pj

  Orlando-based Sonata Senior Living continues its corporate reorganization focused on growth with the appointment of Stephanie Braudrick as its new Vice President of Sa.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Unexpected Surprises in the No Surprises Act: How Medical Practices Should Respond

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:51 am by pj

  By Dan D’Orazio, CEO, Sage Growth Partners   The No Surprises Act (NSA) has been in effect since January 1 to protect patients against an estimated 12 m.... Read More
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HCA Florida Healthcare’s Mini Medical University inspires the next generation of Orlando’s Healthcare Professionals

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:14 am by pj

  Last weekend, HCA Florida Healthcare hosted a Mini Medical University half-day program for high school juniors and seniors at UCF Lake Nona Hospital, 6700 Lake No.... Read More
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DOH-Marion and AdventHealth Ocala Announce the Publication of the New Community Health Needs Assessment

Sep 09, 2022 at 05:24 pm by pj

Ocala — Marion County residents now have a new roadmap by which to plot their course to better overall health.   The Florida Department of Health in Marion C.... Read More
Clinical

UF model investigates how drug interactions lead to contraceptive failure

Sep 09, 2022 at 05:19 pm by pj

  By Matthew Splett More than 900 million women and their partners worldwide use contraceptive products to prevent pregnancies. However, many contraceptive users may no.... Read More
Clinical

U.S. reaches historic milestone of 1 Million Organ Transplants

Sep 09, 2022 at 05:13 pm by pj

OurLegacy honors Central Florida organ donor heroes and families who helped make life possible for more than 10,000 through life-giving organs for transplant   The U..... Read More
Business/Technology

AMA: New 2023 CPT Code Set Includes Burden-Reducing Revisions

Sep 09, 2022 at 05:02 pm by pj

Updates to medicine’s foundational data-sharing terminology also reflect AI taxonomy and tech-inspired additions CHICAGO – Building on its efforts to reduce.... Read More
Clinical

I am a smoker; What am I at increased risk for and what kind of health screening do I need?

Sep 09, 2022 at 03:09 pm by pj

By Maya LaPrade, DO, Center for Family and Sport Medicine  Smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. According to the CDC, “In the United States, ciga.... Read More
Clinical

The Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using Heparin Therapy Safety Protocol Checklist & Handoff Communication Guide in an Acute Care Setting

Sep 08, 2022 at 11:08 pm by pj

By DR. ASHLEY TIPPINS & DR. SARAH BROWN According to The Joint Commission Sentinel Event Database, approximately seven percent of all medication errors related to an.... Read More
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Mechanical Services of Central Florida to Tee Off on September 30 for Annual Frontline Outreach Golf Benefit

Sep 08, 2022 at 04:01 pm by pj

  Proceeds Support New Technology-Education Program Designed to ‘Awaken the Genius’   Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc. (MSI) is inviting t.... Read More
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Mission Driven Medical Garment, HeartSnug, has Launched

Sep 07, 2022 at 09:24 pm by pj

    HeartSnug, the developer of the world’s first adjustable and disposable medical chest coverage bra, has launched. HeartSnug was founded by s.... Read More
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Organ Transplants Are Up, but the Agency in Charge Is Under Fire

Sep 07, 2022 at 06:15 pm by pj

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, Kaiser Health News For the past decade, Precious McCowan’s life has revolved around organ transplants. She’s a docto.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

When Does Life Begin? As State Laws Define It, Science, Politics, and Religion Clash

Sep 07, 2022 at 06:04 pm by pj

By Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News  As life-preserving medical technology advanced in the second half of the 20th century, doctors and families were faced with a t.... Read More
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The V Foundation Announces September Fundraising Initiatives for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

Sep 07, 2022 at 05:48 pm by pj

 Events and Partnerships Support Childhood Cancer Research through Dick Vitale Fund   The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, an.... Read More
Clinical

Vaccine Targeting Deadly Melanoma Shows Early Promise

Sep 07, 2022 at 04:39 pm by pj

  By Eddie Fatakhov, M.D.               Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer and has been.... Read More
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Health First Partners with Law Enforcement, First Responders to Stage Live Active-shooter Drills

Sep 07, 2022 at 04:26 pm by pj

  It took months of planning that involved coordinating outside agencies, an empty hospital floor and hundreds of rounds of blank bullets – and it was all a drill..... Read More
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AMA Awards Research Grants to Advance the Study of Women in Medicine

Sep 07, 2022 at 03:03 pm by pj

Each September, the American Medical Association (AMA) recognizes influential female physician leaders as part of Women in Medicine Month. To showcase the accomplishments.... Read More
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Medline invests additional $500M in medical supply inventory to boost product availability

Sep 07, 2022 at 02:57 pm by pj

Medline has invested an additional $500 million in incremental medical supply inventory to ensure product availability and timely delivery to the healthcare providers it.... Read More