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This Story Contains A Warning That Might Cause Alarm — Or Apathy
Proposition 65 requires California businesses to label products and buildings with warnings about substances the state deems as toxic, ranging from aloe vera to asbestos. A state panel plans to debate whether to add acetaminophen, the active ingredient of common over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, to the toxics list, raising questions about the value of these ubiquitous warnings.
Nursing shortage collides with rising baby boomer population
Flexibility and work-life balance had the most influence for 39% of nurses, though 31% say compensation and benefits were the biggest drivers in remaining on the job.
Factors Influencing a Hospital-wide Intervention to Promote Professionalism and Build a Safety Culture
A three-year qualitative study at an Australia hospital identifies valuable insights into factors influencing implementation of a multifaceted behavior change intervention to promote professionalism and build a culture of safety. The multiple interrela…
The problem with reducing physician salaries
Health care is big business, with medical practices vying for contracts, hospitals undergoing facelifts in order to cater to patient experiences, and insurance companies making deals with pharmacies. Some of these arrangements are negotiated in the na…
Trump Planned To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes: Whatever Happened To That?
A tweet by President Donald Trump and a New York Times article suggest that Trump is stepping back from previous statements about dealing with the youth vaping crisis.
