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What Do Stakeholders Really Think About EPA Training?

December 28, 2024

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is all about matching up what med students learn with what they'll actually do on the job. Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are a big part of that, helping with feedback and growth. But what do the people involved—like doctors, nurses, and students

environment

Santa Cruz Harbor's Stormy Struggle

December 27, 2024

Santa Cruz Harbor, shaped like an hourglass, was built to protect boats. But recent storms have shown its weakness. The harbor suffered significant damage, with several docks broken and around 15 boats sinking. Repairs are estimated to cost at least $20 million, possibly more. Boat owners are being

health

How Taiwanese Cancer Patients and Caregivers Face End-of-Life Together

December 26, 2024

Everyone knows that doctors and patients often talk about the future of a patient's health. But what about the very end? That's what a recent study in Taiwan looked into. It's the first time anyone has explored how cancer patients and their loved ones who care for them feel ready, both in their mind

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Migraine Meds: How Effective is Atogepant with Botox?

December 24, 2024

Ever wondered how well certain meds work together to battle chronic migraines? A recent study dug into this, focusing on Atogepant and Botox. No, not the party trick, but the medical kind, also known as OnabotulinumtoxinA. So, what's the deal? Researchers took a look back at patient records to see

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The End of Cheaper Tirzepatide: What It Means for Patients

December 24, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently declared that the shortage of branded tirzepatide is over. This decision has significant implications for patients and compounding pharmacies. For patients like Willow Baillies, who relied on compounded, cheaper versions of the drug to manage weight lo

politics

Evanston's Journey: Reparations in Action

December 23, 2024

Evanston, a city in Illinois, has been making history with its reparations program. The program aims to rectify past racial injustices, specifically those that occurred between 1919 and 1969. During this time, the city pushed Black residents into a specific neighborhood and used discriminatory housi

health

New Hope for Tennis Elbow: A Less Invasive Fix

December 23, 2024

Tennis elbow, a painful condition caused by the breakdown of a tendon in the elbow called the extensor carpi radialis brevis, often improves with rest and therapy. But sometimes, surgery is required. Traditionally, surgeons either separate or both separate and mend the tendon. Mend it, and patients

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A Budget-Friendly Way to Fix Your Medial Meniscus: The AJStitch System

December 23, 2024

Do you know that tiny, vital piece of cartilage in your knee called the medial meniscus? Sometimes, it tears and needs fixing. Traditional ways to mend it use fancy, expensive tools that can cause problems. But now, there's a simpler, cheaper option: the AJStitch system. This clever device uses spec

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Why Some People Left the ER Without Being Seen During COVID-19

December 23, 2024

In August 2021, Austin Hospital's emergency department (ED) saw 7, 641 patients, but surprisingly, 452 of them left before getting care. That's about 6% of all patients. These people are called "DNW" patients, short for "did not wait. " Let's dive into why they left and who they were. First, who we

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Sierra Leone's Health System: After COVID-19

December 22, 2024

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, Sierra Leone's government took swift action to keep the deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus at bay. They declared a state of emergency on March 24, 2020, even before any cases were confirmed in the country. Soon after, the first COVID-19 case was reported in