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Defining Certainty of Net Benefit: A Concept Years in the Making
Read about the GRADE Working Group’s recently published paper in BMJ Open on decision-making via certainty of net benefit, lead author Dr. Brian Alper MD, MSPH, FAAFP, Founder of DynaMed and Vice President of Innovations and EBM Development at EBSCO ...
Mastering Shared Decision Making: The When, Why, and How
Research has suggested that shared decision making can improve care, increase patient satisfaction and decrease costs.
Top Three DynaMed Plus Topics Viewed by Physicians in 2018
DynaMed Plus® contains thousands of clinical topics spanning 28 medical specialties, which were viewed by physicians more than seven million times in 2018. Read about the top DynaMed Plus website hits in 2018.
EBM Focus: Antenatal Cannabis Use May Increase Risk of Preterm Delivery
A new study evaluated self-reported cannabis use in pregnancy and maternal, perinatal, and neonatal outcomes. Read more in the latest EBM Focus.
EBM Focus: A Thirst Trap for Longevity – Tight Serum Sodium Control
Is elevated serum sodium a valid proxy for hydration, and a risk factor for accelerated aging, chronic disease, and increased mortality? EBM Focus looks at the evidence from a 25-year study.
Don’t Miss Red Flags for Serious Back Pain
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Look for warning signs (also known as ‘red flags’) during clinical assessment to identify serious causes of back pain.
Expert Opinion in EBM: Adjunctive Imaging for Breast Cancer Screening
EBM Focus introduces “Focus on Expert Opinion” to highlight what experts think are the most important evidence-based developments in their field of expertise. This week’s expert is Dr. Adena Scheer, with a Q&A on breast cancer screening.
EBM Focus: Evidence-Based Solutions to the IV Fluid and Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Shortage
Hurricane Helene caused significant damage at the Baxter facility that supplies 60 percent of IV fluids and PD solutions in the U.S. Hear from the physicians at DynaMed about conserving and replacing fluids during the IV fluid and PD solution shortage.
Casting the Pharmacist Medication Safety Net: Celebrating National Pharmacy Week
National Pharmacy Week (October 20-26) is a time to recognize the role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in patient care. This article highlights how pharmacists improve medication safety and describes how they improve patient outcomes.
What to Know About Health Literacy and How to Improve It In Your Practice
Health literacy is important to make informed healthcare decisions, but people may experience health literacy barriers. Healthcare providers can take steps to improve the health literacy of their patients and communities.