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Social determinants of health gaining prominence
Training to recognize patients’ social determinants of health – factors such as income, living and working conditions, and access to healthy food...
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Doctors concerned about recent immigration changes
New Trump administration regulations will make it more difficult for immigrants to remain in the United States if they receive health care...
Conference Coverage
Are rigid HPV vaccination schedules really necessary?
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “We conclude that delayed administration of the second dose has no negative impact on the magnitude of the immune response...
From the Journals
Lancet joins movement to reject ‘manels’
The Lancet Group also issued a diversity pledge, aiming to include more women, people of color, and colleagues from lower- and middle-income...
Conference Coverage
Early pregnancy loss and abortion: Medical management is safe, effective
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Medical management of elective abortion and early pregnancy loss is safe, effective, and well accepted by patients through at...
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The states of health care: Ranking the best and worst
Minnesota has more than 10,000 lakes to brag about, the results of a WalletHub analysis suggest.
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Burnout gets personal for 68% of physicians
Young primary care providers beware.
From the Journals
Professional coaching keeps doctors in the game
Mayo study looks at another technique to help doctors avoid burnout.
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Poll: Medicare-for-all sees slight drop in support
Public option currently has higher favorability than Medicare-for-all.
From the Journals
Preeclampsia doubles risk of postpartum transfusion reactions
The findings suggest that heightened attention should be paid when women with preeclampsia are evaluated for blood transfusions post partum.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. infant mortality continued slow decline in 2017
Massachusetts had the nation’s lowest rate; Mississippi had the highest.