White fragility refers to the defensiveness, denial, and invalidation that characterizes some white people’s responses to the mention of racism. For example: A friend says, “Hey, that sounded kind of racist.” Your roommate explains why white people wearing locs counts as cultural appropriation. Your professor, a Black woman, shares the […]
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NLA refines statin intolerance definition, management
Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Maki KC. Session V: Scientific Statements. Presented at: National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions; June 2-5, 2022; Scottsdale, Arizona (hybrid meeting). Disclosures: Maki reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles […]
LGBTQ Couples’ IVF Hopes Hinge on New Infertility Definition
The Biden administration is considering a requirement that some health plans cover fertility treatment for policyholders regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The administration could use a pending update under the Affordable Care Act to address the definition of infertility often used by insurance plans to determine eligibility […]
Shiatsu massage: Definition, benefits and techniques
Shiatsu is a form of massage that utilizes the hands, thumb, or other body parts, to apply direct pressure on various points or channels in the body. It is performed through loose clothing and does not use oils. Massage is a practice that has been present for thousands of years. […]
Sand tray therapy: Definition, uses, and benefits
Sand tray therapy uses sand, water, and a variety of miniatures to create stories that represent a person’s inner world. These help the person become aware of unknown past or current challenges in life. A safe, protected space can help a person move toward healing and the exploration of memories […]
What Is a Stock Buyback? Definition & Effects
Stock buybacks are usually viewed as a positive signal by the market. Abbe Sublett via Unsplash; Canva Contents What Is a Stock Buyback? When a publicly traded company repurchases outstanding shares of its own stock on the open market (or directly from existing shareholders), this is known as a stock […]
New Employment Laws in Maryland – Paid Family and Medical Leave, Expanded Definition of Harassment, Disability Accommodations and More (and a Webinar!)
The Maryland General Assembly’s 2022 session ended at midnight on Monday, April 11. There were a number of bills passed of significance to employers, including the creation of a paid family leave program, an expanded definition of illegal harassment, an extension of the statute of limitations for employment discrimination and […]
New HF Definition, Stage Updates Outlined in 2022 ACC/AHA/HFSA Guidelines
During a panel at the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 70th Scientific Session, experts highlighted updates to the 2022 American Heart Association (AHA)/ACC/Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) guidelines for the management of heart failure (HF) and offered a new definition of the condition. “The syndrome of HF is defined as a […]
A study uses data from electronic health records to form a definition of long COVID
Researchers are using big data to define the meaning of long COVID. Photo: Getty Images. More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the disease has taken a staggering toll on human life. The number of deaths in the United States alone is approaching 1 million, while many […]
What is Meaningful Use? – Definition from WhatIs.com
In the context of health IT, meaningful use is a term used to define minimum U.S. government standards for electronic health records (EHR), outlining how clinical patient data should be exchanged between healthcare providers, between providers and insurers and between providers and patients. Although the meaningful use program in the […]