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<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Bag for Clinicians Vying for House Seats

Some races still too close to call

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<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Burnout Linked to Reduced Patient Safety

It's time to move beyond simply teaching nurses to "tolerate a broken system," researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>Doc Groups Blast 2.8% Cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

But extension of telehealth flexibilities and a change to primary care payment draw praise

A photo of Donald Trump shaking hands with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a rally in Duluth, Georgia.

<乌鸦传媒>RFK Jr. Threatens the Very Fabric of Healthcare

A vote to give Kennedy power is a vote against public health

A computer rendering of an android in a white doctor鈥檚 coat holding a tablet.

<乌鸦传媒>The Robot Will See You Now

Robotics may not be the answer for primary care right now, but "smart systems" sure could help

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<乌鸦传媒>New Jersey Primary Care Physician and Veteran Is Running for Congress

Herb Conaway argues electing former President Trump would create a "tough road" for health equity

A photo of a female physician pressing an I Voted Today sticker to her white coat.

<乌鸦传媒>Vote: Your Health and Your Patients' Health Depend on It

Civic participation is linked to better community health

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<乌鸦传媒>House Members Introduce Bill to Reverse Pending Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Cut

Measure includes a 1.8% pay increase for clinicians

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<乌鸦传媒>AirPods' Hearing Aid Feature Could Help People Face a Problem They'd Rather Ignore

Apple's new feature can boost voices, media, and phone calls, and maybe lessen stigma

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<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test for CRC Screening Lags Behind Other Options in Cost-Effectiveness Study

Fewer cancers, cancer deaths prevented; higher cost per quality-year saved

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<乌鸦传媒>A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

A close up photo of a woman using a digital blood pressure monitor at home.

<乌鸦传媒>Remote Patient Monitoring Is a Great Idea. But What's the Best Way to Use It?

We need to figure out how to collect data that patients can really act on

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<乌鸦传媒>Daylight Saving Ends Next Weekend: How to Prepare for the Potential Health Effects

What to know about "falling back"

FDA APPROVED sulopenem etzadroxil and probenecid (Orlynvah) over a computer rendering of a urinary tract infection.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Novel Treatment for UTIs

New oral antibiotic gets a nod for uncomplicated urinary tract infections

<乌鸦传媒>Patients More Satisfied With AI's Answers Than Those From Their Doctor

"We always think the gold standard is a doctor replying to a message themselves," says researcher

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<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Backs Extra COVID Vax Dose for Seniors, Pneumococcal Vax for Adults 50 and Up

CDC advisors also formalize recommendations on extra COVID vaccine doses in the immunocompromised

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<乌鸦传媒>New Elective for Med Students Gives Credit for Parenting, Caregiving

The elective allows new parents to spend time with their child while gaining knowledge

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between nerve cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Poor Sleep at Age 40 Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging

Sleep quality in early midlife predicted brain age 15 years later

<乌鸦传媒>A Look at Food-Related Illnesses at Restaurants Over the Years

While pretty rare for well-known restaurant chains, they do happen

A computer rendering of COVID virus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>Asthma Drug Did Not Reduce Symptom Duration in Mild to Moderate COVID

Future studies should investigate whether getting montelukast earlier makes a difference

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<乌鸦传媒>The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Potentially Large Cost Savings With Home-Based OCT for Neovascular AMD

Study suggests potential to eliminate a third of in-office visits without harming care

AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Cataract Surgery Linked With Fewer Falls, Traumatic Injuries in Older Patients

Study adds leg and ankle fractures, intracranial hemorrhage to evidence on falls, hip fracture

IDWeek over a photo of the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>RSV Vaccine Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations, ED Visits in Older, High-Risk Adults

However, questions remain about durability of vaccine protection, expert says

AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Retinal Injections May Increase Risk for Cataract Surgery Complications

History of injections tied to multiple postop complications, but data open to questioning

A computer rendering based on electron microscope imagery of Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough.

<乌鸦传媒>Whooping Cough in the U.S. Is at a Decade-High Level

In Wisconsin, there have been about 1,000 cases so far this year versus a total of 51 last year

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<乌鸦传媒>'Virtual ED' Helps One Health System Avoid Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits

Half of patients referred to care at home, doctor's office, or urgent care

A photo of several screwworms.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Reminds Docs About This Flesh-Eating Worm

Previously eradicated in the U.S., New World screwworms have been creeping north

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<乌鸦传媒>Hormonal IUDs Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Absolute risk remains low, however

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<乌鸦传媒>Are Surgical Outcomes Better With MDs or DOs?

Medicare claims analysis finds no differences in death, readmissions, and length of stay

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Aerosolized Nut Particles on a Plane Really Cause an Allergic Reaction?

Researchers look at the myth and the effectiveness of nut bans

A scanning electron microscope image of uric acid crystals.

<乌鸦传媒>Want to Cut Urate Levels? Try Losing Weight

But Japanese study suggests losses need to be substantial

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<乌鸦传媒>Billing for Patient Messages May Have Negative Consequences, Analysis Suggests

A survey showed that physicians and patients were concerned about the effects of such fees

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<乌鸦传媒>Acupuncture for Sciatica: Will This Trial Finally Silence the Skeptics?

Findings from new study raise the bar

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<乌鸦传媒>Why Are Liver Disease Patients Being Left Behind?

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<乌鸦传媒>10M Pounds of Meat Recalled; Kentucky Nurse Wins Lottery; Crocs and Foot Issues

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<乌鸦传媒>To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

A photo of a woman practicing mindfulness meditation in her home.

<乌鸦传媒>Mindfulness Meditation Similar to Antidepressant for Reducing Anxiety Symptoms

Secondary analysis suggests lack of clinically meaningful differences in effectiveness

A computer rendering of nerve cells affected by Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

<乌鸦传媒>One Way to Spot Early Cognitive Decline? Medicare Wellness Visits

Annual evaluation tied to timelier mild cognitive impairment diagnoses

<乌鸦传媒>Certain Arm Positions Can Lead to Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings

Important to educate patients conducting home measurements, says researcher

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