Practice Management

AHA Issues Scientific Statement on Accurate Blood Pressure Readings

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Hannah Dellabella

The American Heart Association has updated its scientific statement on blood pressure readings.

Underreporting of Study Cohort Sex Distribution Common in Biomedical Research

A large-scale bibliometric analysis underscores a lack of sex-related reporting in biomedical research, despite efforts to include more women in health-based studies.

Limiting the Documentation of Patient Immigration Status in Medical Records

This commentary examines physician options for documenting immigration status considering ethical, legal, and historical circumstances when caring for stigmatized populations during changing political landscapes.

Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications

Oral forms of medications contain an average of 8.8 inactive ingredients, many of which could cause adverse reactions.

Achievement of Diagnostic Excellence Influenced by Thoughtful Feedback

Giving and receiving feedback thoughtfully is a skill, one that has the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy.

AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidelines for Immigrant Patient Care

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers guidance on how physicians and healthcare systems can best support undocumented and lawfully present immigrants to promote the best possible care for all who need it.

CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health

Most Americans report having excellent or good health and have a usual place to go for medical care.

Clinical Outcomes Compared With Generics, Brand-Name Drugs for Chronic Conditions

An analysis of data from over 3.5 million patients found comparable clinical outcomes among patients who initiated generics vs those who were treated with brand-name drugs for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, depression and anxiety.

How Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Medical Education?

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology should result in an overhaul of medical school curricula.

Head of National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner

The US Food and Drug Administration will temporarily be overseen by the head of the National Cancer Institute when FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., leaves the post next month.

What Does the AMA Augmented Intelligence Policy Mean for Healthcare Professionals?

While artificial intelligence mimics tasks done by a human being, augmented intelligence is intended to help humans — like a dependable, highly intelligent associate.