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Livin' on the MDedge
The Empire strikes out against one physician’s homemade star fighter
Plus: Flight surgeon visits the International Space Station, electric chopsticks replace salt, and pets supply samples of cancer-causing chemicals...
News
FDA warns companies selling OTC skin lighteners
Among the side effects associated with hydroquinone products reported to the FDA are skin rashes, facial swelling, and skin discoloration or...
From the Journals
Emerging tick-borne pathogen has spread to state of Georgia
“The prevalence of human cases is low, and the virus appears to be present at very low levels in populations of lone star tick.”
From the Journals
ILD progression, not diagnosis, triggers palliative care
“There is often a lack of preparedness for death by both patients and providers, contributing to increased distress.”
Conference Coverage
Cancer diet studies: Veggies get another rave, while red meat’s busted again
Gastric cancer linked to red meat consumption, while vegetables (but not fruit) may lower liver cancer rates.
Latest News
U.S. life expectancy dropped by 2 years in 2020: Study
Peer countries now have a life expectancy that’s 5 years longer than in the United States.
Guidelines
AHA statement addresses CVD risk in NAFLD
The American Heart Association has issued a new scientific statement addressing cardiovascular risk in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Commentary
Are all medical errors now crimes? The Nurse Vaught verdict
From the Journals
Scientists find microplastics in human lung tissue
Conference Coverage
Hospitalists and PCPs crave greater communication
Both types of specialists want there to be more discussion about their patients when they are in the hospital.
Latest News
Strawberries, spinach, kale: high on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
“Our recommendation is to buy the ones on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list organic when available, or focus on the ‘Clean 15’ list.”