Women Physicians Leadership Academy The Medical, Education and Science Foundation (MESF) and the Medical Society of the State of New York announce the Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA)–a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and medical students. The Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA) continues this Saturday October 28, and November 4, 2023, from
Study Reveals Disparities in Performance Assessments for Female Minority Emergency Medicine Residents A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals disparities in the performance assessments of female residents in emergency medicine, particularly those from underrepresented minority groups. The study examined the assessments of nearly 2,700 emergency medicine residents and found that these disparities indicate
Artificial Intelligence's Transformative Role in Healthcare Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a game-changer in diagnosing and treating illnesses. AI tools are already enhancing early-stage cancer detection, reducing medication dosing errors, and even assisting in surgeries. Recent studies showcase AI's potential, correctly diagnosing patients and assessing illness severity among older adults in ICUs. However, as AI
Women Physicians Leadership Academy The Medical, Education and Science Foundation (MESF) and the Medical Society of the State of New York announce the Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA)–a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and medical students. The Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA) will be held during the fall over a series of
NYSDOH Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements NYSDOH recognizes the critical role that healthcare facilities play in monitoring and responding to influenza outbreaks. In preparation for the 2023-2024 influenza season, enhanced surveillance measures are scheduled to commence on October 1, 2023, and will continue through the week ending May 18, 2024. These efforts are designed to
NYSDOH Launches Fall COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Public Education Campaign The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is taking proactive steps to safeguard the health of its residents with a comprehensive public education campaign to promote the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. This advertising campaign is designed to
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SPONSORED: Do Your Patients Have Sporadic COPD Flare-Ups? If you have patients with COPD that has been difficult to manage, they may be eligible to participate in a clinical study called RESOLUTE. Flare-ups — when COPD symptoms are much worse than usual — can impact quality of life and overall health and wellness for patients with COPD. The RESOLUTE
DEA Temporarily Extends Telehealth Prescribing Rules for Controlled Substances The DEA has prolonged the telehealth flexibilities introduced during the pandemic, enabling healthcare providers to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine. Initially set to end in May, this extension until November responds to overwhelming public concern, with over 38,000 comments highlighting worries about proposed restrictions on telehealth-controlled
New Cybersecurity Training Videos Available The “Cybersecurity for the Clinician” video training series on the AMA Ed Hub™ provides physicians and students in the medical profession with what they need to understand how cyber-attacks can affect clinical operations and patient safety. The eight videos in the series use easy, non-technical language to explain how you can do
