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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Wednesday September 06, 2023 ( 3 items )  

ASGE Develops First Ergonomics Guideline to Help Reduce Injury Risk in Endoscopy
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy issued the following news: ASGE has released the first evidence-based guideline on ergonomics in endoscopy, recommending doctors receive work safety education and use properly positioned equipment to lower their injury risk. The clinical practice guideline to be published in the October 2023 issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE), the society's monthly, peer-reviewed research journal, also sugge  more

National Opinion Research Center: Most Older Adults Unaware of New RSV Vaccine & Unsure About Getting It
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago issued the following news release: * * * More communication needed for older adults to make informed choices about new vaccine * * * Despite increased attention on potential risks from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, the vast majority of U.S. adults ages 50 and older are unaware of a new vaccine rolling out this fall, a new survey shows. The latest Foresight 50+ poll from NORC at the  more

NBOME Partners With Leading Health, Science Orgs to Combat Health Misinformation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners issued the following news: In March 2023, the NBOME joined more than 50 leading national health, science, and policy organizations to launch the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science (the Coalition), aimed at combating misinformation and helping Americans make appropriate science-based health decisions for themselves, their families, and their communities. "Patient safety is a core value for NBOME and   more