Overuse in pediatrics is prevalent, but often goes overlooked. How can we improve health care value for people of all ages? Researchers argue that it is time for the field of pediatrics to develop their own pediatric "deimplementation science" to improve children's health. More
A surprise charge that can take advantage of vulnerable people and possibly violate consumer protection laws. More
Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine — #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives — Addressing Physicians’ Complicity in Criminalizing Communities More
Research finds three issues disproportionately affect Black women with breast cancer: lack of insurance, transportation, and financial strain. More
Rehabilitating trust in public health efforts will take time. One step must be taken now: increase transparency in Covid-19 vaccine trials. More
Frequently employed by staffing agencies based in other states, nurses and other healthcare professionals can find themselves working through crisis without advocates or adequate safety equipment. More
At the University of Pittsburgh, new medical students recited an alternative oath, drawing on current events and recent political turmoil to highlight the societal responsibilities of doctors. More
Hospital floors may be a larger source of bacteria infection spread than previously thought, according to a study published Nov. 2 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. More
The quest to debunk irrational beliefs is foolish and may exacerbate mistrust in science rather than persuade the mask doubters, says John Mandrola, MD, about a recent research letter in JAMA. More
Trump has stated that doctors are falsely inflating the numbers of coronavirus deaths for financial gain. These are fabricated musings, seemingly designed to shift blame from his own lack of competence by creating a false narrative for the American public, writes Janice Blanchard More
Hospitals with the highest proportion of dual-eligible patients were more likely this fiscal year to receive a penalty in CMS' readmissions program compared to hospitals with the smallest percentage of such patients. More
The US has a long history of abusing minorities for pharmaceutical profit. Messaging for a Covid-19 inoculation will have to overcome that past. More
People with Covid-19 who do not need oxygen should not take dexamethasone, a potent steroid. Yet there's been a spike in prescriptions of it. More
Several prominent publishers said they did not track the race and ethnicity of the researchers contributing to their platforms. More
The threat of this terrible virus has made us take a step back and critically reflect on our priorities and our actions More
A committee that advises the C.D.C.’s director is working on a plan to equitably distribute immunizations when they become available. More
In a new study, researchers found that 34% of older adults were prescribed a potentially inappropriate medication. People taking five or more medications were much more likely to have received an inappropriate medication. More
The US Preventive Services Task Force recently issued a draft recommendation to lower the starting age of colorectal cancer screening (CRC) from 50 to 45. We examine both the potential benefits and harms of expanding screening to a younger age group. More
HCA Healthcare employees are asking company investors to meet with workers and demand answers from HCA over PPE and workplace safety concerns. More
All told, nursing homes that received a clean bill of health earlier this year saw about 290,000 coronavirus cases and 43,000 deaths among residents and staff, state and federal data shows. More