Working Night Shift May Up Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Risk increased for both current and long-term exposure to night shift work regardless of genetic risk for atrial fibrillation
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Language in Patient Records Can Convey More Than Medical History
The language in a patient’s medical record can convey information not only about the patient’s condition but about the attitude of the clinician writing the report.
Smartphone-Only Internet Tied to Lower Patient Portal Use
When adjusting for smartphone-only use, low income tied to lower likelihood of utilizing patient portal
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Up for Racial, Ethnic Minority HCWs
Vaccine hesitancy highest among Black and Hispanic or Latino health care workers; concerns include side effects, newness of vaccine
Reading Clinic Visit Notes Benefits Older Adults
Older adults with chronic conditions report reading notes helped them to remember their care plan, medications
The Ongoing Challenge of Attracting and Retaining Health Care Providers
The pandemic has accelerated the number of clinicians retiring from practice.
Targeted COVID-19 Vaccine Reminders Boost Uptake
Behaviorally informed messages were sent to health care workers who initially delayed receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
Black Individuals Remain Underrepresented in US Medical School Faculty
No medical specialty has Black faculty representation in proportion to current US population estimates
Female Surgeons Face Increased Fertility Issues, Pregnancy Complications
Findings both compared with female partners of male surgeons and the general population
Patients Burdened by Cost of Diagnostic Imaging Interpretations
Half of patients are liable for some costs of secondary imaging interpretation, but only 17.1% made out-of-pocket payments
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