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National Pharmacy Week (October 20-26) is a time to recognize the role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in patient care. This article highlights how pharmacists improve medication safety and describes how they improve patient outcomes.
EBM Focus introduces “Focus on Expert Opinion” to highlight what experts think are the most important evidence-based developments in their field of expertise. This week’s expert is Dr. Adena Scheer, with a Q&A on breast cancer screening.
Hurricane Helene caused significant damage at the Baxter facility that supplies 60 percent of IV fluids and PD solutions in the U.S. Hear from the physicians at DynaMed about conserving and replacing fluids during the IV fluid and PD solution shortage.
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Look for warning signs (also known as ‘red flags’) during clinical assessment to identify serious causes of back pain.
EBM Focus: You Can’t Just Regurgitate Guidance on Preoperative Management of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Despite a lack of high-quality evidence, it’s probably a good idea to hold GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy prior to surgery to reduce the risk of aspiration. This EBM Focus explains why.
Is elevated serum sodium a valid proxy for hydration, and a risk factor for accelerated aging, chronic disease, and increased mortality? EBM Focus looks at the evidence from a 25-year study.
Mpox is back in the news since the World Health Organization issued a new Public Health Emergency, but mpox never went away. What’s different this time around?
Like other respiratory infections, tuberculosis (TB) cases plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, unlike other infections, it is likely that TB incidence actually increased due to pandemic-related disruptions in healthcare.
The EBM Focus team at DynaMed casts doubt on a recent meta-analysis touting the clinical usefulness of vitamin D to decrease risk of developing diabetes in people with prediabetes.
The recommended adult immunization schedule for the United States, 2024, has been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Read about this resource, and other immunization resources offered by Annals.