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Early in career, female academic docs earn less than males: study
The earning potential of women in most specialties is 10% less than their male colleagues over the course of the first 10 years of their careers...
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High praise, condemnation for CMS Aduhelm coverage plan
The drug clears amyloid in the brain, but that may or may not result in clinical benefit.
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Biden’s FDA chief nominee narrowly wins Senate confirmation
Dr. Robert Califf returns to lead the FDA as the U.S. continues to cope with the pandemic and opioid epidemic.
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10 things not to do in a medical board hearing
Most complaints are dismissed with no action taken, but some complaints don’t go away because doctors mishandle them.
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Motherhood and mortality: Navigating miscarriages as a physician
I now bring a different level of understanding and empathy to my patients who are undergoing or who have undergone a miscarriage.
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Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, pioneer of preventive cardiology, dies at 102
The internationally renowned physician’s research altered the way the world views diet and heart health, and influenced public health policy for...
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What docs don’t know about the Disabilities Act can hurt them and patients
When physicians don’t provide access to medical care that patients with disabilities need, they put themselves at greater risk of lawsuits, fines...
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'The whitest specialty,' revisited
It’s disconcerting to think that the orthopedic community is making so little progress toward achieving the principal ideal articulated in our...
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This doc still supports NP/PA-led care ... with caveats
We shouldn’t be worried about non-MD clinicians, said Dr. John Mandrola, but there are ways to increase confidence in NP and PA care.
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Physician burnout, depression compounded by COVID: Survey
“There’s no question that women have reported far more role strain during the pandemic than men.”