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A photo of Damar Hamlin

<乌鸦传媒>NFL's Damar Hamlin 'Cleared' to Play, Confirms Commotio Cordis Dx

Buffalo Bills safety has been working to promote legislation on AED access

FDA EUA Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines over photos of vials of bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines.

<乌鸦传媒>Second Omicron Booster Authorized

Here's the FDA's latest update on COVID vaccines

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<乌鸦传媒>Pediatricians Often Going It Alone for Kids' Anxiety, Depression Treatment

PCPs "rising to the challenge," study author says, yet there are areas for improvement

NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Gout

Analysis looked at patients with stage 1-3 CKD from the MIRROR trial

A computer rendering of an android doctor holding a tablet in front of an MRI machine.

<乌鸦传媒>ChatGPT Not So Great at Solving Complex Cardiology Cases

But the tool performed well on cardiovascular trivia and answering patient questions

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<乌鸦传媒>Surgery No Help for the Kidneys in Older Folks With Primary Hyperparathyroidism

But those under 60 saw a significant benefit with parathyroidectomy

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<乌鸦传媒>Leading Causes of Death Hit Childhood Cancer Survivors Earlier

But excess risk lowest in survivors with a healthy lifestyle

A photo of a male physician putting a pulse oximeter on the finger of a senior woman receiving a colonoscopy.

<乌鸦传媒>Does Your 80-Year-Old Patient Really Need That Colonoscopy?

Physicians often ignore life expectancy in screening decisions, study finds

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<乌鸦传媒>Primary Care -- Past, Present, and Future

Massive change is happening in the primary care marketplace, It's worth checking out

A photo of a senior man watching his son pouring a glass of white wine

<乌鸦传媒>A Drink or Two a Day Won't Help Prolong Life

Updated data debunk the idea of daily low-level drinking as protective

A close up photo of a man wearing a step counter on his wrist.

<乌鸦传媒>How Many Steps a Day Keep the Grim Reaper at Bay?

Hitting goal of 8,000 steps or more just 1 to 2 days a week tied to health benefits

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<乌鸦传媒>Fresh Produce Is an Increasingly Popular Prescription for Chronically Ill Patients

But do these initiatives work?

FDA SAFETY Exactech joint replacement devices over a photo of Exactech knee replacement devices

<乌鸦传媒>FDA: Watch for Joint Replacement Device Failure After Exactech Recall

Revision surgery only recommended for patients with pain

A photo of a hormonal IUD and a blisterpack of contraceptive pills

<乌鸦传媒>Progestin-Only Birth Control Linked to Small Increase in Breast Cancer Risk

But risk is similar to combined hormonal contraceptive use

A photo of a female physician at her desk with her hands over her face.

<乌鸦传媒>Nobody Wants This Job. Should Physicians Stick Around?

I'm disturbed every time I'm asked if I'll stay

A photo of a senior man walking down the frozen foods aisle of a Dollar General store.

<乌鸦传媒>Obesity Tied to Density of Food Stores Carrying Less Healthy Options, Report Finds

Link between obesity and unhealthy food establishments holds in both rural and non-rural areas

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<乌鸦传媒>Verbal Skills Better Among Well-Supported Seniors With Depression

Another study highlights importance of social support in golden years

AAD over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>Rapid Improvement in Atopic Dermatitis With Topical PDE4 Inhibitor

Disease status, itch improved significantly within 1 to 2 weeks with roflumilast cream

A photo of a person about to receive a hyaluronic acid injection in their knee.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs' Liking for Knee Injection Tied to Industry Payments

Threefold rate for giving hyaluronic acid shots among those paid more than $100

A computer rendering of blood flowing in sickle cell disease

<乌鸦传媒>Sickle Cell Disease Patients Miss Out on Decades of Life

What effects might emerging therapies have on real-world survival?

A photo of a diverse group of young doctors jumping in the air together

<乌鸦传媒>Match Day Breaks Records for Numbers of Positions and Applicants

Orthopedic and plastic surgery among the big winners, while emergency medicine lags behind

A photo of a man staying up late and watching TV.

<乌鸦传媒>Vascular Events Arguably Related to Too Little Sleep, Not Oversleeping

Improving sleep may reduce PAD risk, and vice versa, according to report

A computer rendering of colon polyps.

<乌鸦传媒>Take Risk Into Account Before Repeat Surveillance Colonoscopy, Study Says

58% of seniors with limited life expectancy, no significant findings invited for another round

A photo of a mature female physician holding papers and looking at a computer monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>A Third of Docs Blame Prior Authorizations for Serious Harm to Patients

Four in five say they waste resources, forcing use of ineffective treatments, extra visits

FDA APPROVED Bimodal neuromodulation device (Lenire) over a photo of a man using the Lenire device.

<乌鸦传媒>First Bimodal Neuromodulation Device for Tinnitus Gets FDA Nod

Ringing ears may get relief with sound and tongue stimulation

ACC over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>Statin Users Show LDL Doesn't Come Close to Telling Whole Story of ASCVD

Residual inflammation is important factor of cardiovascular risk

ACC over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>Bempedoic Acid Proves Clinical Benefits for the Statin-Intolerant

Yet the good clinical data are complicated by real-world cost and access problems

A photo of a male physician talking to his male patient in his office.

<乌鸦传媒>Tough to Swallow: Clinicians Are Neglecting Alcohol Use

More widespread screening and support for reduced drinking are essential

A photo of a young couple walking past an advertisement for Hellman's Vegan mayonnaise.

<乌鸦传媒>Low Carb or Vegan? Navigating the False Dichotomies of Dietary Ideologues

The Skeptical Cardiologist shares a reader's experience following lifestyle gurus to avoid meds

A computer rendering of Shigella bacteria

<乌鸦传媒>Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis on the Rise in the U.S.

This easily transmissible infection causes severe diarrhea, with limited treatment options

A photo of a young male physician in his office.

<乌鸦传媒>More Investment in Primary Care Needed, Report Finds

Workforce is shrinking as fewer adults report having a regular source of care

FDA APPROVED sparsentan (FILSPARI) over a photo of a nurse performing a urinalysis.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Sparsentan for IgA Nephropathy-Related Proteinuria

Non-immunosuppressive therapy led to 50% reduction in proteinuria

A close up of a simvastatin tablet laying on its blisterpack.

<乌鸦传媒>Statin No Help for Easing Treatment-Resistant Depression

Adding simvastatin to an antidepressant didn't reduce symptoms by week 12, randomized trial found

A photo of a young physician talking to his senior male patient in his office.

<乌鸦传媒>There's No 'Recipe' to Reduce Dementia Risk -- Yet

Until more evidence emerges, here's how to discuss it with patients

A portrait of a senior woman with a butterfly rash on her cheeks.

<乌鸦传媒>Older Lupus Patients Need Follow-Up After Hospital Discharge ... or Else

Medicare data show what happens when it's neglected

A photo of a female nurse checking the blood pressure of her pregnant female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Prenatal Screening to Expand to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

USPSTF endorses regular BP checks to flag more than preeclampsia alone

A computer rendering of a brain plugged into a book.

<乌鸦传媒>Life in the Fast Lane -- And the Slow Lane

It'd be great to speed up the routine tasks and slow down our time with our patients

A photo of a frowning male physician with his finger across his lips.

<乌鸦传媒>California's Medical Misinformation Law Facing Legal Challenges

A federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement for plaintiffs in two cases

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<乌鸦传媒>Hormone Infusion Shows Promise for Low Sexual Desire

Pair of trials demonstrated efficacy in hypoactive sexual desire disorder

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<乌鸦传媒>Republican Lawmakers Worry X-Waiver Elimination Could Stir Buprenorphine Diversion

House members also look for ways to stop drug trafficking on Snapchat

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