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University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Appoints Dr. Jeffrey Marshall as Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has appointed Dr. Jeffrey Marshall as Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer. In this leadership role, Dr. Marshall will oversee key areas including quality, safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance

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Telemedicine Intensity Linked to Ambulatory Physician Electronic Health Record Use

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and Washington University in St Louis (WashU) has provided new insights into the relationship between telemedicine intensity and ambulatory physician electronic health record (EHR) use. The study, which analyzed data from 11 specialties at two large

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Nigerian Doctors Issue Ultimatum to Federal Government over Unresolved Demands

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government a 10-day ultimatum to meet their outstanding demands, or risk a nationwide industrial action. The association's decision was reached during a virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting on Sunday, where they condemned the government's

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Pinehurst Medical Clinic Welcomes Board-Certified Physician Diana Lech, MD, to its Gastroenterology Team

Pinehurst Medical Clinic (PMC) is proud to welcome Diana Lech, MD, a board-certified physician with over seven years of clinical experience, to its leading gastroenterology team. Dr. Lech specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening, and advanced endoscopy, and is passionate about colorectal cancer prevention. With a patient-centered care

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Tribunal Resumes in Landmark Case Involving Trans Doctor and Female Nurse

The tribunal resumed in a landmark case involving a female nurse, Sandie Peggie, and a transgender doctor, Beth Upton, sharing a changing room at an NHS Fife hospital. The case has been going on for several months, with both sides presenting their arguments and evidence. The tribunal heard from all

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Grand Opening of Lipetsk Branch of Russian University of Medicine Empowers Future Doctors

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko attended the grand opening of the Lipetsk branch of the Russian University of Medicine (RUM), marking a significant milestone in the development of healthcare in the Lipetsk Region. Located in a historic building, the branch has been renovated to create a modern educational cluster covering

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MDCAN Urges Federal Government to Implement Remaining MoU Agreements

The Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the federal government to prioritize the implementation of the remaining Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreements with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). This comes after the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) released a corrected Consolidated Medical

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Unpacking the Ethics of Philippine Doctors' Ownership in Pharmaceutical Companies

A recent controversy has highlighted allegations of unethical practices by some Filipino doctors, including owning shares in pharmaceutical companies and prescribing branded medicines. However, Senator Raffy Tulfo pointed out that these practices are not explicitly prohibited by law. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires doctors who own shares in

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Groundbreaking Heart Repair Surgeries at Duke Health Save Lives, Improve Organ Stewardship

Researchers at Duke Health have made significant strides in heart repair surgeries, pioneering two world-first procedures: living mitral valve replacement and heart reanimation. These innovations have not only saved young lives but also emphasized the importance of organ stewardship. The team's work involves developing novel techniques to assess

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Dr Arifur Rahman Elected as New Chairman of Premier Bank

Dr Arifur Rahman, a renowned physician and entrepreneur, has been unanimously elected as the new chairman of Premier Bank. With over four decades of experience in health, military medical services, banking, and business leadership, Dr Rahman brings a wealth of expertise to the role. His distinguished career spans Saudi Arabia,

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Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Medicine: Physician's Decision Making Changes

Research from Johns Hopkins University explores the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in clinical practice, highlighting its potential impact on physician decision making and patient care. Financial supporters for this research include prominent institutions such as Stanford University and the George Washington University. The study's findings suggest that

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Enhancing Clinical Skills: A Key to Quality Healthcare in Lahore

Prof Dr Farooq Afzal, the Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, has emphasized the importance of upgrading the professional skills of young doctors to provide effective and quality healthcare. He attributes this improvement to the introduction of grand clinical lectures at the institution, which he believes has set the stage for

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