Mixed Topics
News
Third COVID booster benefits cancer patients
For the first time, researchers have quantified the benefits of boosters for COVID-19 in cancer patients.
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The danger when doctors don’t get mental health help
“There is a real fear for physicians when it comes to getting mental health care.”
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Daily aspirin fails to reduce risk of fractures in older adults
Daily aspirin use also increased the risk of serious falls leading to hospital visits.
Conference Coverage
Study sheds new light on RAS inhibitors’ role for advanced CKD
“The results of this trial will inform future clinical practice worldwide and guideline recommendations.”
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Microplastics and health risks: What do we really know?
You eat a credit card’s worth of plastic in a week. That may bother you. But does it harm you?
Government and Regulations
VA Delays EHR Rollout—Again
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VA Fast-Tracks Hiring to Address Critical Shortages
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Recurrent urinary tract infections: What’s good prophylaxis?
Study results on long-term prevention using cranberry products are inconsistent, and they are not recommended in the updated guideline.
News
Listen up: Birdsong may calm anxiety, paranoia
“The results suggest that it may be worthwhile to investigate the targeted use of natural sounds such as birdsong in a clinical setting — for...
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What’s the best age to stop smoking? Study offers clue
“Without a proximal goal, it is tempting for smokers to abandon a quit attempt with cognitions such as ‘I don’t really need to do it just now...