Enclothed Cognition

Harvey Williams Cushing is notable for developing operating procedures, techniques and equipment that are still used today, many of which greatly reduced high mortality rates that had been commonly associated with brain surgery.

The concept of high volume leading to better outcomes stems from the historic learning curve theory, the widely-held principle that “practice makes perfect”.

Advocacy groups have been criticizing the newest legislation not out of moral opposition to physician-assisted suicide, but rather for the legal restrictions that will greatly limit patient eligibility. 

In the wake of the recent discovery about OxyContin and Purdue Pharma, the industry has been facing pressure for greater transparency when it comes to prescription medications, echoing a desire from both patients and providers who are becoming increasingly frustrated over soaring drug prices and the questionable ethical practices of the companies behind it.

Medelita founder Lara Francisco is a clinician, an entrepreneur, a mother, a wife, and an all-around superhero. Here is Lara's message to our customers, her colleagues, who share the joys and struggles of balancing the beauty of motherhood as well as a rewarding professional life.

Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona said that correctional officers are trained to deal with violent confrontations among inmates, including fights and riots, but PHS medical staffers have little or no experience in that type of environment.

Drug sales tend to increase over the first several years after first being introduced, and right now many drugs are reaching that point of widespread popularity.

Unlike the rest of the developed world’s population, which has gotten fatter since World War II, Japan’s population is actually getting skinnier. As in other countries, the most vulnerable demographic suffering from eating disorders is young women.

Guest Contributor Dr. Karen Baker discusses the history of females' role in Emergency Medicine services and why the general public would benefit from both a more gender-diverse EMS base.

It is particularly essential for hospitals in areas with vulnerable patient populations to focus on efforts to prevent excessive hospital readmissions and adjust payment penalties.