Two studies published in the same issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (10/28/04), have found that when first-year residents worked the traditional extended work shifts, they got less sleep, experienced an increase of "attentional failures," and made more medical errors than they did when they worked shorter shifts. Both studies were conducted to address the lack of data on interns' work hours and their effect on their performance.
COVID-19 vaccination safe for pregnant women with autoimmune disorders
June 1st 2023Adverse events were significantly more frequently reported by pregnant patients when compared with non-pregnant patients. However, no differences were observed when comparing pregnant patients with autoimmune disease and healthy controls.
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Bonus episode: Alternatives to hysterectomy & uterine-preserving options for fibroids, part 2
December 22nd 2022This is part 2 of a 2-part series. In this bonus episode of Pap Talk, get an exclusive recap of Kimberly Kho, MD's presentation from AAGL 2022 on alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.
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Bonus episode: Alternatives to hysterectomy & uterine-preserving options for fibroids, part 1
December 21st 2022This is part 1 of a 2-part series. In this bonus episode of Pap Talk, get an exclusive recap of Kimberly Kho, MD's presentation from AAGL 2022 on alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.
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The value of HPV self-sampling kits
May 31st 2023Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, Vice President of Medical Affairs for Integrated Diagnostic Solutions at BD, discusses the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and how HPV self-sampling kits may increase rates of cervical cancer screening.
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