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The American Medical Association calls for inclusive family and medical leave policies to support lesbian

AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies

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Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
Nine new drug labeling and packaging guidelines have been developed with an aim of reducing medication errors

International Group Develops Best Practices for Drug Packaging

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Global regulators recommend adoption of ready-to-use/administer syringes and premixed IV solutions
The addition of budesonide to a saline nasal lavage for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis provides clinically meaningful benefits

Budesonide With Saline Solution Helpful for Rhinosinusitis

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Clinically meaningful benefits seen in chronic rhinosinusitis patients; treatment effect imprecise
Yale Medicine is effectively targeting electronic health record use and functionality as a way to improve physician job satisfaction and reduce burnout

IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout

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These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
Patients do not appear to mind if doctors have tattoos or piercings

Patients Comfortable With Doctors Having Tattoos, Piercings

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Survey finds body art does not impact patients' perceptions of competence, professionalism
Cumulative reductions in federal payments to hospitals from 2010 to 2028 are estimated to reach $218.2 billion

Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028

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11 pieces of legislation plus regulatory changes result in payment reductions beyond those under ACA
Understanding patients' complaints about practice can be instructive for physicians

Patient Complaints Mainly About Rudeness, Rushing, Reproach

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Complaints of rudeness vary from being verbally attacked by receptionist to feeling insulted by docs
The American Medical Association states that caution should be exercised with use of wire-bristle grill brushes due to the potential health and safety risks associated with bristles that may break off and adhere to the grill or cooked food.

AMA Urges Caution With Use of Wire-Bristle BBQ Grill Brushes

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Precautions should be taken, including wiping down grill after use and inspecting it for wire bristles

June 2018 Briefing – Otolaryngology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for June 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Socioeconomic factors may hinder individuals' ability to obtain and use hearing aids

Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Hearing Aid Access, Use

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Younger, lower-income, less-educated individuals significantly less likely to use hearing aids