by Larissa Biggers, on September 06, 2019
“What's one thing you wish you had in your [GI] lab, or one thing you couldn't live without that you currently have?” This attention-grabbing question was posted recently on an …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on August 30, 2019
Nursing is a physically and mentally demanding profession. At the end of the day, nurses deserve a break, but for the sake of your career and patients, it’s important to …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on August 23, 2019
A recent article in Endoscopy International raises the question, “Should the endoscopist be considered and trained like an athlete?” Although those outside the field of endoscopy might not immediately see …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on August 16, 2019
The 2018 list of top 10 health technology hazards ranks the "failure to consistently and effectively reprocess flexible endoscopes" as #2. It may seem surprising, but when scopes are not …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on August 09, 2019
To attract and retain employees, some businesses offer perks ranging from on-site yoga to monthly karaoke parties. But once the novelty of these benefits wears off, do they really boost …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on August 02, 2019
by Larissa Biggers, on July 25, 2019
For years the American Medical Association has urged individuals to assess their risk for pre-diabetes; by being aware of their status or this pervasive disease, they can head off problems …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on July 19, 2019
by Larissa Biggers, on July 12, 2019
Employment of registered nurses is expected to increase 15% from 2016 to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a far faster rate than for any other …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on July 01, 2019
Note to readers: This is an update of the July 6, 2018 post on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Safe Patient Handling app; it includes information about new or …
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