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The US FDA's cancer drug approval process is broken and needs audit

Sensible Medicine

The US FDA is under tremendous political pressure to approve drugs, and indeed they tout the number of approved drugs as a measure of the quality of their work. Unfortunately, you can approve bad drugs. Selenexor is a toxic poison that does not increase survival. Belantumab causes eye damage and had to be pulled from the US market Idelalisib, copanlisib, duvelisib— the entire P13k inhibitor class —may have resulted in increased deaths.

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Top papers podcast 2023/24. Part 2. St Emlyn’s

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Part 2 of our podcast on top papers from 2023/24 with @EMManchester and @docb #FOAMed @stemlyns The post Top papers podcast 2023/24. Part 2. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Cold Water Immersion Not Always Beneficial

Science Based Medicine

Two papers look at the effects of cold water immersion after exercise, with mixed results. The post Cold Water Immersion Not Always Beneficial first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Decoding the HeartStart M5066A: A Comprehensive Review and Analysis

AED Leader

In medical emergencies, having access to reliable and efficient automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be a matter of life and death. One such AED that has gained significant recognition and trust is the HeartStart M5066A. This comprehensive review and analysis will delve into the features, benefits, and overall performance of the HeartStart M5066A.

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MRI Level 2 Training

American Medical Compliance

The following MRI Level 2 Training is designed to educate healthcare professionals with Level 2 clearance on proper safety guidelines when using MRIs. This advanced training not only broadens the foundational knowledge obtained in Level 1 but also equips practitioners with specialized skills to handle complex imaging scenarios and interpret subtle nuances in MRI scans.

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How PDC Created A Simple & Convenient Method of Distraction to Reduce Anxiety in Pediatric Patients 

PDC Healthcare

Children in hospitals often experience anxiety, fear, and discomfort during procedures and even routine checkups. This can lead to distress, resistance, and even safety risks. Traditional methods to manage these challenges can be invasive or have limited effectiveness. Time constraints can also limit the type of methods used to manage these challenges.

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Minimally-invasive surgery to evacuate intracranial hemorrhages improved outcomes (ENRICH trial)

PulmCCM

Patients with certain spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhages treated with minimally invasive surgery had improved functional outcomes compared to those treated with usual care, the ENRICH randomized trial showed. Treatment options for spontaneous interest cerebral hemorrhage have remained severely limited, with little improvement in outcomes over decades.