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Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
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Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
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The heartache of bereavement can be fatal in heart failure
“Having an awareness of the risk and trying to follow patients or at least not let them fall out of usual care, asking questions, trying to...
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Pulse oximeters lead to less oxygen supplementation for people of color
Readings are affected by various surface pigmentations, upping risk of hidden hypoxemia in those with darker skin.
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Physicians urged to write indications on drug scripts as methotrexate users face new barriers with SCOTUS decision
Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling, physicians were concerned about the impact an overturning of the 1973 law would have on patient access to MTX...
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Insulin Injection-Site Acanthosis Nigricans: Skin Reactions and Clinical Implications
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If nuclear disaster strikes, U.S. hematologists stand ready
A national network of hospitals drills hem/oncs to treat radiation injuries in the event of nuclear attacks or accidents.
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Quality of life benefit exaggerated in some cancer studies
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Doc releases song after racist massacre in Buffalo
Cardiologist-musician Cleveland Francis wrote and recorded a song to honor the victims as “a plea to the other side to recognize us as people.”
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Doctors still overprescribing fluoroquinolones despite risks
“There probably is overprescription by primary care doctors for urinary tract infections and respiratory infections, when there could be...