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Don’t fear patients reading their clinical notes: Opinion
Some doctors anticipate that open notes will erode patient communication.
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One-third of health care workers leery of getting COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows
Self-reported willingness to be vaccinated differs by age, gender, race, and hospital role, suggests research.
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Teenagers get in the queue for COVID-19 vaccines
Several drug companies are planning to begin trials in children and adolescents.
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Women increasingly turn to CBD, with or without doc’s blessing
Women of reproductive age are increasingly turning to cannabinoids to treat gynecologic and other conditions. A study shows they’re not waiting...
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As demand for mental health care spikes, budget ax set to strike
The full extent of the mental health crisis and the demand for behavioral health services may not be known until the pandemic is over, experts say...
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U.K. COVID-19 variant doubling every 10 days in the U.S.: Study
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Psychiatrist alleges plagiarism by journal editor
“We just want this article pulled down and retracted,” said Dr. Amy Barnhorst.
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U.S. COVID-19 death toll passes 450,000
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The Match and COVID-19: Stolen interviews, swag bags, and stress
“It’s really hard to get a real feel for the program when you’ve not been there in person.”
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Afternoon napping associated with better cognition in elderly, study shows
An observational study of more than 2,000 Chinese older adults finds higher scores for nappers in several areas of cognition testing.
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Biden administration nixes buprenorphine waiver, docs disappointed
Many clinicians and policy experts turned to Twitter to urge an easing of buprenorphine prescribing, using the hashtag “Xthexwaiver.”