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Mental health questions cut from MD licensing applications in 21 states
Four in 10 physicians said they did not seek help for burnout or depression because they worried that their employer or state medical board would...
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AMA supports APRN oversight by both medical and nursing boards
The organization says it opposes scope expansions because removing doctors from the care team results in higher costs to the patient and lower...
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The ‘psychological warfare’ of prior authorization
The growing administrative - and emotional - burden of prior authorization is contributing to physician burnout.
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Treating obesity: Will new drugs end the crisis?
The drugs offer new hope to millions with obesity complications. But to truly turn the tide on our 42% obesity rate, much more work remains to be...
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GLP-1 agonists offer multiple benefits in type 2 diabetes with liver cirrhosis
“GLP-1 RAs may be a treatment option for diabetes patients with liver cirrhosis,” but additional studies are needed to confirm the results, the...
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Patient aggression against receptionists demands protocols
A literature review shows widespread verbal and physical abuse toward medical office receptionists.
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Education before Ramadan key to safe fasting with diabetes
“With correct advice and support” from knowledgeable health care professionals “most people with type 2 diabetes can fast safely during Ramadan...
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COORDINATE-Diabetes: A ‘wake-up call’ for many specialties
“I look at COORDINATE as a wake-up call to the need for multispecialty approaches to people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.”
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‘Artificial pancreas’ for all type 1 diabetes pregnancies?
The hybrid closed-loop system is not available in the United States but other systems are available and sometimes used off label in pregnancy.
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Survodutide impresses in phase 2 weight loss trial
Survodutide has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration Fast Track Designation for adults with NASH.
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Thirty-three percent of type 1 diabetes patients insulin free with stem cells
Engraftment of Vertex Pharmaceutical’s VX-880 stem cell–derived islets has now been achieved in six patients, two of whom are insulin-independent...