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Q&A: Why drafting new rules on ultra-processed foods is so hard

STAT

That umbrella term covers a wide variety of packaged foods, from snacks carrying added sugar, salt, and saturated fat combined with preservatives for shelf life, additives for flavor, colorants for eye appeal, and chemicals like bisphenols in the packages themselves.

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Q&A: Why drafting new rules on ultra-processed foods is so hard

STAT

That umbrella term covers a wide variety of packaged foods, from snacks carrying added sugar, salt, and saturated fat combined with preservatives for shelf life, additives for flavor, colorants for eye appeal, and chemicals like bisphenols in the packages themselves.

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How Can Evidence-Based Medical Education Improve Learning?

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Today, at an outpatient practice or in an inpatient hospital, a healthcare provider is asking themselves: Can we do this differently or better? The team’s analysis yielded this causal fact: At Saint Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, typical pre-op hospital stays often exceeded two or more days.

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A Day in the Life of a Surgery Clerkship Student

The Physician Pharmacist

The surgical clerkship is one of the most important rotations students have during their third year of medical school. While most medical school rotations start in the early hours of the day, very few start as early as the surgical specialists. Your goal is to get patients out of the hospital as fast as possible.

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Why Are FDA Inspections So Ineffective and Disappointing?

The People's Pharmacy

“The FDA said Global Pharma failed to use adequate, tamper-evident packaging and distributed the drugs without proper preservatives.” drug supply and made their way to patients’ medicine cabinets, hospital supply closets and IV drips.” No medical schools have invited us to discuss these problems.

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Twenty Women Leaders In Healthcare Industry

PharmaShots

Other Affiliations: Angela is an active Board of Director member of the Pfizer Foundation (a charitable organization addressing global health challenges), European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), and UPS (the global leader in package delivery and supply chain logistics). Vita Award for Clinical Research.

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How remote monitoring tech is enhancing healthcare for ageing populations

Pharmaceutical Technology

This decreases the need for hospital visits and related costs, freeing up vital time and resources for doctors and nurses to treat patients most in need. These low levels may signal a need for medical attention in one patient but are consistent with another’s normal health profile. Credit: Marie Bellet via Shutterstock.