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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.
Extreme heat exposure is bad for your health and can be fatal. Learn more about when heat-related illness is a medical emergency, when it’s not, and what to do about it.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome is an allergy to red meat caused by a tick bite. DynaMed Allergy Specialist, Dr. Maureen Bauer, answers five questions about Alpha-Gal Syndrome (Acquired Meat Allergy).
Unintended pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Read about the latest research in this EBM Focus article.
Liz Bierbaum, MS, CCC-SLP is one of EBSCO’s Dynamic Health Clinical Editors. Explore her background and learn what led Liz to become a clinical editor.