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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08989621.2024.2335342 | DOI Listing |
Adv Emerg Nurs J
September 2025
Author Affiliations: Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia (Drs Alvarez and Davis); and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (Dr Davis).
Acute abnormal uterine bleeding is a frequent reason for emergency department visits and, in severe cases, can become life-threatening. Tranexamic acid is a potential treatment option. However, its use in this setting remains under-researched.
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September 2025
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.
Tobacco use is the primary contributor to disease and death in the United States, and cigarette smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer. Safe and effective treatments for tobacco dependence exist; however, access to and use of tobacco treatment remains low. The most recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services National Coverage Determination requires a shared decision-making visit for lung cancer screening that includes counseling on the importance of maintaining cigarette smoking abstinence if a person formerly smoked; or the importance of smoking cessation if a person currently smokes and, if appropriate, furnishing of information about tobacco-cessation interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Acupuncture is a widely recognized complementary therapy with proven therapeutic benefits; however, concerns regarding patient safety persist due to adverse events ranging from minor complications to severe outcomes like pneumothorax and nerve injury.
Objective: This study aims to identify common adverse events in acupuncture, propose innovative risk mitigation strategies, establish standardized best practices, enhance practitioner training, and examine global disparities in safety protocols.
Design: Comprehensive review of existing literature, clinical case studies, and international safety guidelines.
Appl Biosaf
August 2025
MRIGlobal, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA.
Introduction: Body piercings in laboratory environments have received limited attention in biosafety literature despite their increasing prevalence in the workforce. The purpose of this review is to compile and collate the current recommendations, practices, and literature on wearing body piercings in and out of biological laboratories, thereby providing a clearer understanding of the topic, supporting biosafety professionals in developing informed institutional policies, and identifying gaps for future applied biosafety research.
Methods: Online literature reviews were performed, encompassing both domestic (U.
J Healthc Risk Manag
September 2025
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Irvine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange, California, USA.
The consistent promotion of a culture of respect and accountability in the workplace is vital to the success of healthcare organizations. However, the existing literature on practical strategies for addressing misconduct, particularly with respect to physician behavior, is relatively sparse. The aim of this review was to thus devise an evidence-based, empirical framework for the management and remediation of disruptive physician actions.
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