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New rules proposed after deadly nursing home blast to help protect patients and first responders

May 1, 2026

A deadly explosion at a Bristol nursing home last December left three people dead and twenty injured. Rescue workers later admitted they weren‘t even sure they had evacuated everyone safely. The fire chief explained that teams kept searching long after they thought they were done just to be absolute

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Violence in the Doctor's Office: Chengdu's Primary Care Physicians Share Their Stories

March 12, 2025

Chengdu, China, has a problem. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are facing workplace violence (WPV) at an alarming rate. This violence comes in many forms, from verbal abuse to physical assault. What's causing this? And what can be done to stop it? First, let's talk about the numbers. A rece

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Safety in Thoracic Anesthesia: Protecting Healthcare Workers from Airborne Diseases

January 8, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec