International Group Develops Best Practices for Drug Packaging
Global regulators recommend adoption of ready-to-use/administer syringes and premixed IV solutions
Error Rate 7.4 Percent in Speech Recognition-Assisted Notes
Overall, 15.8 percent of errors at level of speech recognition-assisted notes involve clinical info
Programs Can Lower Diabetes Distress in Adults With T1DM
Both education/behavioral and emotion-focused approaches produce similar results
Transfeminine Persons Have Increased VTE Incidence
More pronounced differences in VTE, ischemic stroke for those who initiated hormone tx during follow-up
AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies
Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
Obesity Paradox Seen in T2DM Modified by Smoking Status
Obesity paradox was pronounced in current smokers, and absent in never smokers
Travel Costs Are Considerable Part of T2DM Follow-Up Costs
Implementing self-monitoring for half of follow-up would reduce average annual HbA1c screening costs
Health Gains, Cost Savings Projected for Sodium Goals
Substantial health gains and cost savings expected with implementation of FDA sodium targets
IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout
These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
22.9 Percent of U.S. Adults Meet Aerobic, Strength Activity Goals
Findings for 18- to 64-year-olds; variation seen in percent meeting guidelines by state, sex, work status
