Electronic Health Records Features

• Addressing Disparities in COVID-19 Among School-Aged Children This article suggests community-based strategies that can be used to address health disparities and educational inequities among minority children which were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Preventing Chronic Disease, July 30, 2021
• Pill-in-Pocket Anticoagulation for AF: Fact, or Foolish? Two recent studies have demonstrated the feasibility of targeted pill-in-pocket anticoagulation taken for a limited time in response to an AF episode, but controversy remains regarding this approach.
  Circulation, July 30, 2021
• Prenatal Care via Telehealth: Who Needs a Pandemic?   A study compares outcomes of conventional vs telehealth-delivered antenatal care.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, July 29, 2021
• BMI Trends Before and After Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis Is elevated BMI a risk factor or a consequence of hidradenitis suppurativa? This study examined the temporal relationship between the two.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 29, 2021
• Psychiatrists Consider Emerging From Their 'Zoom Cage'   Drs Drew Ramsey and Sudeepta Varma on resetting patient boundaries, not overlooking telemedicine's benefits, and why you need to take that vacation already.
  Medscape Psychiatry, July 27, 2021
• Filming Seizures -- A HIPAA Violation? Capturing a patient's seizure on video can be invaluable in making an accurate diagnosis. But patient privacy laws often get in the way.
  Medscape Neurology, July 26, 2021
• CGM in Hospitals as Standard of Care: What Have We Learned?   Isn't glucose yet another vital sign? Dr Athena Philis-Tsimikas argues that CGM as standard of care in the hospital allows for better management of patients with diabetes.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 22, 2021
• Effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Older Adults This real-world evaluation demonstrated that vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines provided protection against COVID-19-associated hospitalization among adults 65 and older.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, July 21, 2021
• Establishing a Peer Support Program for COVID-19 Survivors A peer support intervention may be an effective tool in addressing the unique issues faced by COVID-19 survivors.
  American Journal of Critical Care, July 20, 2021
• Does Violating HIPAA on Social Media Warrant Getting Fired?   Dr Alok S. Patel discusses and provides examples of inadvertent, well-intentioned HIPAA violations on social media.
  Medscape Hospital Medicine, July 16, 2021
• Outcome of a COVID-19 Outbreak in a SNF With Black Residents An analysis of the course of a COVID-19 outbreak in an urban skilled nursing facility highlights a proactive management strategy that can help improve outcomes for these patients.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, July 16, 2021
• COVID-19 and Chronic Disease: The Impact Now and in the Future This essay examines the impact of COVID-19 on people with or at risk for chronic disease, both in the short and long-term. What are the impending challenges for public health professionals?
  Preventing Chronic Disease, July 16, 2021
• COVID-19: Recommendations for Pregnant Dermatology Clinicians What specific precautions should pregnant dermatologists take while caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic? This brief article makes practical recommendations.
  Cutis, July 15, 2021
• When Patients Demand Vaccinated Healthcare Providers Federal and state laws can influence the answer to this question: Do patients have a right to demand that their healthcare providers be vaccinated?
  Medscape, July 14, 2021
• Nurses' Perceptions of Telemedicine Adoption in the ICU How do nurses feel about the implementation of telemedicine technology in intensive care units?
  American Journal of Critical Care, July 13, 2021
• Telemedicine for Headache Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic How did patients feel about the use of telemedicine for headache care during the COVID-19 pandemic? Might they prefer to continue to use telemedicine even when in-person visits resume?
  Headache, July 12, 2021
• Preparing Nurses for Roles in Telehealth: Now is the Time! As the demand for telehealth services expands, it is imperative for nurses to receive education and training to develop technology skills.
  OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, July 12, 2021
• How Do We Avert A Pediatric Nurse Shortage? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues, a nursing shortage may be imminent. What can be done to avoid this potential issue?
  Pediatric Nursing, July 12, 2021
• To End Burnout, Doctors Must Change the Culture of Medicine   The culture of medicine is an invisible force with the strength of gravity that keeps the profession stuck, Robert Pearl says. To move forward, physicians have to own their role and drive change.
  Medscape, July 09, 2021
• 'What Should I Wear to See My Doctor?' Physicians muse about the change in attire for a doctor visit, now that many visits are via telemedicine.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, July 08, 2021