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Atogepant May Prevent Rebound Headache From Medication Overuse in Chronic Migraine
“Treatment with atogepant may potentially decrease the risk of developing rebound headache by reducing the use of pain medications.”
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Doctor on Death Row: Ahmad Reza Djalali Begins Hunger Strike
Iranian-born doctor renowned for his work in disaster medicine was falsely charged and sentenced to death in Iran.
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Ask Teenage Boys If They Use Muscle-Building Supplements
In many cases, needed nutrients are obtained from food intake, and supplements are not necessary.
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Accelerated Brain Stimulation Rapidly Curbs Resistant Bipolar Depression
The results demonstrate the “clinical efficacy and a short time to achieve improvement in this difficult-to-treat condition.”
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Be Aware of Cutaneous Signs
Identifying Munchausen syndrome by proxy early is critical, as the mortality rate is extremely high.
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Push, Fail, Push Harder: Olympic Athletes Who Became MDs
The consensus is that, yes, there are specific characteristics elite athletes develop that physicians — regardless of their athletic background —...
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Healthcare Workers Face Gender-Based Violence
About 64% of studies reported a higher prevalence of all forms of workplace violence for women, while 17% reported a higher prevalence for men.
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US 911 System Is Nearing Its Own Emergency
Out of date and underfunded, 911 systems may not be reliably accessible during a crisis.
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Primary Care Internal Medicine Is Dead
Many internal medicine internists are choosing to become hospitalists or specialists, says Dr. Glasser.
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TBI Significantly Increases Mortality Rate Among Veterans With Epilepsy
The findings suggest the need for close monitoring of patients who develop both epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.
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Revamping Resident Schedules to Reduce Burnout
Fueled by resident health and patient safety concerns, the movement is a shift from the previous 24- to 36-hour call duty schedules.