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Bleeding disorder diagnoses delayed by years in girls and women
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JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.
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Docs become dog groomers and warehouse workers after COVID-19 work loss
Some doctors are questioning whether they should be in medicine in the first place.
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More competition for docs as insurers boost new telehealth plans?
Physicians interviewed were unified in their opposition to virtual primary care plans that mainly use physicians hired by telehealth services.
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Severe atopic dermatitis often puts a dent in quality of life
“There have been many surveys of adults with AD who report impairment of their sleep, reduced activity level, increased work absence, financial...
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How do you run a hospital with no running water?
Although the main hospital had a reserve supply of potable water, a supply of water for laundry, cooking, and cleaning was another matter.
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Long-term CPAP use linked with more physical activity
New research reinforces the health benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea.
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FDA expands sacubitril/valsartan indication to embrace some HFpEF
The newly approved labeling for sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) is simply for “chronic heart failure” but almost teasingly adds, “the benefits are...
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Women and ACS: Focus on typical symptoms to improve outcomes
Strict guideline adherence could reverse the poorer acute coronary syndrome outcomes in women. Chest pain “is pretty much equal between men and...
From the Journals
Coffee lowers heart failure risk in unique study
A machine-learning study of three observational trials finds that caffeinated coffee consumption may reduce the risk for heart failure.
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Delusional infestation surges during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts weigh in on management of this challenging disorder marked by tenacious false beliefs.