Mixed Topics
Livin' on the MDedge
Mosquitoes and the vicious circle that’s gone viral
Plus: The battle against “Hamptons bladder,” the benefits of avocados, and the friendly way to follow your nose.
News
Can bone density scans help predict dementia risk?
“What’s novel about this research is that it’s looking at AAC specifically, which can be identified through a relatively simple test that is...
Feature
Alabama cites Roe decision in call to ban transgender health care
“No one – adult or child – has a right to transitioning treatments that is deeply rooted in our Nation’s history and tradition,” Alabama Attorney...
Livin' on the MDedge
In the Grand Canyon, norovirus gives new meaning to ‘leave no trace’
Plus: A cup of stem cell retrieval, a fringe benefit of political office, and an individual’s right to overeat.
Opinion
Sugar highs and royal meltdowns
I’m curious: How do you respond when a parent in the office explains the child’s behavior as the result of a “sugar high”?
From the Journals
Race drives disparities in life expectancy across states
Overall differences between life expectancies have decreased at the state level.
Latest News
Roe v. Wade: Medical groups react to Supreme Court decision
“The grievous inequities that exist in this country will grow and expand unchecked without safe access to legal abortion.”
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Stroke risk rises for women with history of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth
Recurrent pregnancy complications could be female-specific risk factors for stroke subtypes.
Feature
Why it’s so hard to prevent physician suicide
It’s important for physicians to be aware of warning signs in their colleagues, such as showing up late, being irritable and short-tempered with...
Guidelines
Evidence still lacking that vitamins prevent CVD, cancer: USPSTF
In its final recommendation statement on the subject, the task force does, however, recommend against use of vitamin E and beta-carotene.
Latest News
Roe v. Wade overturned, ending 50 years of abortion protections
About 25 million women of reproductive age will now live in states that ban or severely restrict abortion.