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Med students dismayed that residency match process won’t change
Many publicly stated that they believed the change could reduce stress.
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If a saphenous graft is available, treat limb threatening ischemia surgically
Surgery beats endovascular treatment for limb threatening ischemia when saphenous grafts are an option, according to the BEST-CLI trial.
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NAFLD patients with diabetes have higher fibrosis progression rate
Patients with type 2 diabetes had about a 2-year faster progression to fibrosis.
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Dietary supplements hyped as LDL cholesterol lowering are a bust: SPORT
The list of supplements without effects on LDL in the placebo-controlled trial include commercial preparations of fish oil, cinnamon, garlic,...
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Giving birth may permanently alter a mother’s bones
Female primates who had been pregnant showed lower levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous in their bones.
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Link between PCOS and increased risk of pancreatic cancer?
“These data suggest some individuals may have unknown metabolic derangements that may underlie the development of both conditions.”
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DTC telemedicine expands access to gender-affirming therapy
The findings suggest that virtual care “may be a good option” for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, who often report difficulty finding...
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Precision CAD testing shows 70% cut in composite risk at 1 year
A streamlined protocol for evaluating suspected stable chest pain substantially improved outcomes at 1 year in the PRECISE trial.
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Why it’s harder for MDs to lose weight
A doctor set out to create a weight-loss program rooted in the physical and mental demands of medical practice. In the process, she lost 45 pounds...
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New Medicare physician fee schedule leaves docs fuming over pay cuts
Physician groups’ initial reactions centered on an across-the-board reduction of 4.4% in the conversion factor.
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ISCHEMIA-EXTEND: Conservative stable CAD management holds up
The ISCHEMIA trial results showed equipoise between conservative and invasive management of stable CAD. Extended follow-up strengthened the...