by Megan Pullins | Aug 11, 2021 | Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Primary Care
The Lambda Variant The Lambda variant of SARS-CoV-2 currently spreading through South America has been classified as a Variant of Interest by the World Health Organization on June 14, 2021. The Lambda C.37 variant was first reported in Peru in December 2020 and has...
by Megan Pullins | Jun 19, 2021 | Primary Care
Delta Variant Dominant in U.S. As of July 19, 2021, the Delta variant represents 57.6% of total U.S. COVID-19 cases. In some parts of the country, this percent is higher, especially in areas with low vaccination rates. Since the Delta variant was first detected in the...
by Megan Pullins | Jun 12, 2021 | Primary Care
CRC Prevalence Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates 104,270 new cases of colon cancer in the U.S. for 2021. The overall risk for developing colorectal cancer is about 1...
by Megan Pullins | Apr 19, 2021 | Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Primary Care
April 23, 2021 Update The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) concluded the benefits of resuming the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 and older outweighed the risks. In the advisory meeting 10 participants voted yes, 4 voted no, and 1 abstained....
by Megan Pullins | Apr 7, 2021 | Nursing
The Nurses role in recognizing & responding to Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome April is Alcohol Awareness Month. 5.3% of people 12 and older in the U.S. (equaling 14.5 million) have alcohol use disorder and may be at high risk of alcohol withdrawal syndrome during an...
by Megan Pullins | Mar 18, 2021 | Emergency Medicine, Primary Care
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, we’re highlighting fast and easy-to-use tools that improve patient safety at the point-of-care to avoid ADRs, improve patient education, & verify clinical conditions. March 14-20 is Patient Safety Awareness Week. Patient...
by Megan Pullins | Feb 24, 2021 | Emergency Medicine, Primary Care
11 Tips for First-Year Residents: You matched! After earning your bachelor’s, completing medical school, acing your residency application, and nailing your residency interview, you now are getting ready for the next phase in your medical training: residency. With...
by Megan Pullins | Feb 17, 2021 | Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Primary Care
Thank a Resident Day is February 26, 2021 Thank A Resident Day was initiated by the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2018 to honor residents for their hard work and dedication to providing excellent patient care. Residents serve as an integral part of the healthcare...
by Megan Pullins | Jan 5, 2021 | Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Primary Care
PEPID in 2020: A Year in Review 2020 is a year to remember, no doubt. Amidst government-mandated lock-downs, spikes in COVID-19 cases, and a roll-out of multiple COVID vaccines, the PEPID Team has continued to innovate and update PEPID products to support professional...
by PEPID Newsroom | Jan 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Let’s take a moment in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, to discuss one of the other major issues within America today: the obesity epidemic. Obesity is the term used when a person is grossly overweight. This is determined by analyzing body mass index (BMI)...