Enclothed Cognition

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

What makes the healthcare industry such an attractive target to cyber hackers is the lack of security systems in place for many hospitals and healthcare providers storing patient data, making it extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks.

The technology of wearable devices has recently made its first impact within the legal community, as a FitBit served as a vital piece of evidence in a case where a woman reported a fabricated rape claim.

With an estimated 10.5 million patients who are opting for “virtual visits” from their physicians, it is necessary to evaluate the current state of telemedicine providers and their quality of care.

Providing an in-depth evaluation of topics ranging from highest annual nurse salaries, most nursing job opening, and most health care facilities, check out our list of the best and worst states for nurses to practice. 

The microfluidic chip is essentially comprised of three distinct layers- an upper layer and bottom layer, separated by a membrane containing human kidney cells.