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Embattled iPLEDGE program: Changes ahead?
When the iPLEDGE program had transitioned to the new platform, the rollout was far from smooth.
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Doc never met patient who died from insect bite, but negligence suit moves forward; more
An appeals decision is the result of a case involving a man who arrived at a hospital complaining of neck pain and an insect bite.
Commentary
The five biggest changes in the 2023 adult vaccine schedules
COVID vaccines are now front and center among 2023’s five most important changes.
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Three wild technologies about to change health care
Now, in the 23rd year of the 21st century, you might not believe what we’ll be capable of next.
From the Journals
Can a hormone shot rescue low libido?
Two studies provide proof of concept for the development of kisspeptin-based therapeutics for men and women with distressing hypoactive sexual...
Livin' on the MDedge
Pound of flesh buys less prison time
Plus: Organ donation for fun and profit, and parasite expulsion with a blast of fat.
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Longer life after bariatric surgery, but suicide risk in young
Death from diabetes was 72% lower in the bariatric surgery patients versus nonsurgery peers.
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What is the psychological cost of performing CPR?
Andrés Snitcofsky, a 40-year-old designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina, heard harrowing cries for help.
Commentary
Keto for life? Reasons to think twice
Is the Keto diet best for weight loss? Maybe in the short term, but it’s more complicated than that. Dr. Caroline Apovian explains why.
From the Journals
Systemic sclerosis antibodies show link to interstitial lung disease in RA
Serum testing might aid in diagnosis of patients with overlapping rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis.
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The challenge of incidentally detected interstitial lung abnormalities
Depending on population characteristics, ILAs occur at a prevalence of up to 10%.