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‘Shed the Lead’ and the Injuries. Should Cath Labs Go Lead-Free?
Cardiologists may experience injuries from long-term wear of lead aprons, but new technology means they can lose the gear.
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Beyond the Title: How PAs Handle the Burden of MD-Level Responsibilities
PAs recommend finding the right practice environment, understanding the culture, and what support is available.
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Who’s an Anesthesiologist? Turf War Sparks Trademark Dispute
Nursing group changes name from anesthetists to include anesthesiology, prompting ASA to file suit.
Feature
AACR Cancer Progress Report: Big Strides and Big Gaps
The report focused on strides made in cancer care, prevention, and early detection and highlighted areas where more research and attention are...
The Optimized Doctor
Doing the Best They Can
Remember you, the doctor, are good inside as is your discourteous patient, disaffected staff member, or sometimes mendacious teenager.
Opinion
Burnout and Vacations
At the root of my vacation style was an egotistical delusion that there weren’t any clinicians in the community who could look after my patients...
Feature
FDA’s Stricter Regulation of Lab-Developed Tests Faces Lawsuits and Lingering Concerns
Clinical laboratory lobbying groups are suing the FDA over its plans to more strictly regulate lab-developed tests. For now, physicians should see...
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Doulas Support Moms-to-Be and Try to Fit Into the Obstetric Care Team
For now, mothers who can afford or access doula care are disproportionately White, and the doulas serving them tend to be of the same race and...
Commentary
Treating Family: Ethicist Discusses Whether It’s Appropriate
In the long run, the policy about not treating your family and friends makes sense.
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Are You Using the Correct Medication or a Look-Alike?
To mitigate this problem, healthcare providers should raise awareness among patients, family members, and caregivers about the issues caused by...
From the Journals
Cancer Risk: Are Pesticides the New Smoking?
A recent study evaluated cancer risks in the US population using a model that accounts for pesticide use and adjusts for various factors.