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Top USA Federal Drug Official: “No Evidence” that Marijuana Use is Harmful for Adults

Jan 26, 2022 at 06:44 pm by pj

By MICHAEL C. PATTERSON The head of the nation’s top federal drug research agency, Director Nora Volkow of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), says that she ha.... Read More
Clinical

Read This if You Feel Out of Control and Powerless to Change

Jan 26, 2022 at 06:40 pm by pj

  By JACKIE JACKSON When I hear people say, “I’m a total control freak,” I think: ‘Sure, aren’t we all?’ I mean, we’re all hu.... Read More
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UF Health Researchers Develop App to Help Monitor New Moms for Postpartum Complications

Jan 26, 2022 at 06:18 pm by pj

By Bill Levesque Obstetricians know many new mothers won’t come in for a doctor’s visit in the first four to six weeks after giving birth, a crucial period when t.... Read More
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UF Health Liver Transplant Program Outcomes Reach No. 1 in Nation

Jan 26, 2022 at 03:02 pm by pj

By Dorothy Hagmajer It’s in the organ’s name — you can’t live without a liver.   For patients in need of a liver transplant — whether.... Read More
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With a Vaccine Mandate Looming, Nursing Homes Face More Staffing Problems

Jan 26, 2022 at 12:53 pm by pj

By Eric Berger, Kaiser Health News Jamie Smith, a staffing agency nurse who loves end-of-life care, said she has been warmly welcomed by staffers and residents at Fronti.... Read More
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Pharmacies Are Turning Away Immunocompromised Patients Seeking 4th Covid Shot

Jan 26, 2022 at 12:47 pm by pj

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News  Patients with weakened immune systems — who are at high risk from covid-19 — say pharmacies are turning them away when.... Read More
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Why Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Rapid At-Home Covid Tests

Jan 26, 2022 at 12:42 pm by pj

By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News  What group is especially vulnerable to the ravages of covid-19 even if fully vaccinated and boosted? Seniors. And who will.... Read More
Publisher Op-Ed

Peer Reviewed Brazilian Study Raises Questions

Jan 26, 2022 at 11:12 am by JohnKelly

I recently came across this: Large Brazilian Peer Reviewed Study that found...  Regular use of ivermectin as a prophylactic agent was associated with significantly red.... Read More
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Orlando Medical News Honored by East Orlando Chamber of Commerce 

Jan 25, 2022 at 04:22 pm by pj

The Orlando Medical News is proud to have been honored with the 2021 East Orlando Chamber of Commerce “Partner Award.”   “I am humbled a.... Read More
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Local Physician Organization Encourages Vaccination and Reflection Given the Suspension of the Orange County Health Director

Jan 25, 2022 at 01:03 pm by pj

ORLANDO – The Physicians Society of Central Florida (PSCF) is calling upon public officials and the community at large to continue to encourage vaccination as the best d.... Read More
Medical Career Center

Pathologist, Pediatric at Nemours/Orlando

Jan 24, 2022 at 11:15 am by pj

Pathologist, Pediatric   Nemours Orlando, Florida, United States 30+ days ago Description Pathologist, PediatricOrlando, FL, United StatesJOB DESCRIPTION The Depar.... Read More
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Seminole County Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Site Update

Jan 22, 2022 at 09:37 pm by pj

   Sanford — To facilitate the distribution of lifesaving therapeutics, the state has opened a new monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site in Sem.... Read More
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Second Harvest Food Bank Introduces New Annual Fundraiser: The Ultimate Garden Party

Jan 22, 2022 at 09:19 pm by pj

  Hunger Advocates Will Enjoy a Day of Garden Party Inspired Elegance While Raising Funds to Fight Hunger   Orlando - On Saturday, May 21st, Second Harvest.... Read More
Clinical

UF Health Team Receives $6.6 Million to Study Treatments to Boost Cognition for Those with HIV

Jan 22, 2022 at 08:49 pm by pj

By JILL PEASE With advancements in HIV treatments, people with HIV are living longer. More than half of Americans with HIV are now over age 50. Yet with longer lives comes.... Read More
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OMNI Healthcare Announces New COVID 19 Treatment Recommendations

Jan 22, 2022 at 04:55 pm by pj

MELBOURNE, FL – This past week OMNI Healthcare administered monoclonal antibody treatments (mAb) to more than 100 patients after receiving its weekly allocation. In resp.... Read More
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Brian Thedy Patient Centered Ethics: Pathography

Jan 21, 2022 at 08:54 pm by pj

By BRIAN THEDY      Today should be relatively straightforward, just another typical day of rounding and seeing patients in the office, I thought to mysel.... Read More
VCMS Florida State University College of Medicine Student Pathographies

Jake Teich - Patient Centered Ethics: Pathography

Jan 21, 2022 at 08:50 pm by pj

By JAKE TEICH      I arrived at the OR lounge at 7:15 AM. My attending had not arrived yet. I took that time to introduce myself to some of the OR nurses,.... Read More
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Alexis Spangler - Patient Centered Ethics: Pathography

Jan 21, 2022 at 08:43 pm by pj

By ALEXIS SPANGLER      Throughout my rotations during my third year of medical school, I met a variety of patients that made an impact on me. It is inter.... Read More
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Christian Smith - Patient Centered Ethics: Pathography

Jan 21, 2022 at 08:35 pm by pj

By CHRISTIAN SMITH Three Weeks of Stabilization      Ms. Doe was a patient I encountered on my first day of my inpatient psychiatry rotation. The night.... Read More
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Abigail Schirmer - Patient Centered Ethics: Pathography

Jan 21, 2022 at 08:28 pm by pj

By ABIGAIL SCHIRMER Familiar Fears       I thought had my entire career planned out, until my 3rd year general surgery clerkship.    .... Read More