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New COVID-19 Vaccines That Target KP.2 Variant Available
Two mRNA vaccines target the KP.2 variant, while a third vaccine targets the JN.1 variant, a predecessor to KP.2.
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Why More Doctors Are Joining Unions
As more physicians work for large medical groups or hospital systems, unions have become more popular.
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Updated COVID Vaccines: Who Should Get One, and When?
Both of the updated mRNA vaccines target Omicron’s KP.2 strain of the JN.1 lineage.
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Wait, a Health Worker Surplus? Workforce Report Projects Big Surprises
New report predicts an influx of home health aides, registered nurses, and doctors, the latter in midwest states.
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As Interest From Families Wanes, Pediatricians Scale Back on COVID Shots
Pediatricians are unsure how many COVID vaccines to order as interest drops, and each shot expires in 30 days.
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Listeriosis During Pregnancy Can Be Fatal for the Fetus
Affected patients can be asymptomatic or experience gastrointestinal symptoms, myalgias, fevers, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or sepsis....
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More Than the Paycheck: Top Non-Salary Perks for Doctors
Incentives like CME budget, loan repayment, paid time for research or projects draw doctors more than salary alone.
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Seated Doctors Better Satisfy Patients, Communication
Sitting rather than standing during patient consults can lead to better satisfaction and communication.
Commentary
Part of Taking a Good (Human) Patient History Includes Asking About Pet Vaccinations
Following trends in humans, rates of vaccination in pets have decreased in recent years.
Feature
From Scrubs to Social Media: How Some Med Students Become Influencers
Med students discussed why and how frequently they post on social media.
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COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Shortens Menstrual Cycles in Teens
“These data are potentially important for counseling parents regarding potential vaccine refusal in the future for their teen daughters.”