Mixed Topics
Livin' on the MDedge
We have seen the future of healthy muffins, and its name is Roselle
Plus: Mice get drunk, and sober, for science; brains can be more powerful than stomachs.
Feature
Shaved costs, high risk, maximum profits: Regulators worry about Florida’s butt lift boom
In hindsight, Nikki Ruston said, she should have recognized the red flags.
Livin' on the MDedge
Transplant surgeon to 30,000 marathoners: Give me that liver
Plus: A warning light for better health, and the possible pathology behind nonconsensual sexting.
Commentary
Emergency birth on a plane: Two doctors earn their wings
“So, internally, I was having a meltdown. Sij, you have to keep it together right now, because there’s no one else that’s going to do this. Just...
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Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
Clinical Review
Addressing OR sustainability: How we can decrease waste and emissions
Studies have shown that carbon emissions from hysterectomy procedures can be reduced by 80%. The authors detail how, and recommend a 30-day...
Perspectives
Toxic chemicals we consume without knowing it
“A grossly underappreciated driver in what ails us is the role of environmental toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.”
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How spirituality guides these three doctors
Almost 70% of physicians participating in a recently conducted survey shared that they have a spiritual or religious practice.
Livin' on the MDedge
A purple warrior rises in the battle against diabetes
Plus: Rare honey builds strong but bacteria-prone bone implants, and mycoprotein builds strong gut microbiomes.
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Doctors and their families tend to ignore medical guidelines
Doctors’ medical knowledge may influence them and their families to often ignore medical advice, study finds.
From the Journals
Immunodeficiencies tied to psychiatric disorders in offspring
A new study’s results add to the existing literature suggesting that the intrauterine immune environment may have implications for fetal...