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Fitness Level May Offset Genetic Dementia Risk

In middle-age and older adults, high cardiorespiratory fitness was linked with better cognition

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Making Life Better at the Bottom of the Healthcare Pyramid

We need to make primary care more attractive to medical students

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Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Heart Failure Benefit

SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement

A Potential Reason Behind COVID Vaccines' Waning Benefit

Long-lived plasma cell compartment in the bone marrow may hold the answer, says researcher

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An Update on Therapeutics for COVID-19

New research focuses on interventions for highest-risk patients

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Larger Study Supports Safety of Tetracyclines During Early Pregnancy

Jury is still out, however, without more rigorous evidence

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Lowest Paid Medical 榴莲视频 in 2024

These eight specialties earn the least, with many averaging less than $300k per year

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Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis Varies by Physician, Exam Method

Greatest diagnostic accuracy with experienced dermatologists using dermoscopy

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New FDA Rules for TV Drug Ads: Simpler Language and No Distractions

Agency spent over 15 years crafting the guidelines

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New Rescuer Guidelines Tackle Rise of Drowning Deaths in U.S.

American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics stress CPR with breaths, compressions

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An Open Letter to the Next Administration Regarding Primary Care

Major investment is the need of the hour

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Year in Review: Early Breast Cancer

USPSTF screening recommendations, broader indication for ribociclib, OS win for pembrolizumab

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Building Something Better Than 'Playing Catch Up'

Can electronic systems help put more of our annual visit recommendations into action?

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Should I Get a Handheld Ultrasound?

Their speed and simplicity are especially valuable when timely decisions are critical

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Now Is Not the Time to Undo Adolescent Vaccination Policies

Rolling back the meningococcal vaccine recommendation would have far-reaching consequences

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FDA Plans to Ban Popular Cold Med

Data review shows that oral phenylephrine is not effective as a decongestant, agency says

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Mixed Bag for Clinicians Vying for House Seats

Some races still too close to call

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Nurse Burnout Linked to Reduced Patient Safety

It's time to move beyond simply teaching nurses to "tolerate a broken system," researcher says

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Doc Groups Blast 2.8% Cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

But extension of telehealth flexibilities and a change to primary care payment draw praise

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RFK Jr. Threatens the Very Fabric of Healthcare

A vote to give Kennedy power is a vote against public health

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The Robot Will See You Now

Robotics may not be the answer for primary care right now, but "smart systems" sure could help

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New Jersey Primary Care Physician and Veteran Is Running for Congress

Herb Conaway argues electing former President Trump would create a "tough road" for health equity

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Vote: Your Health and Your Patients' Health Depend on It

Civic participation is linked to better community health

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House Members Introduce Bill to Reverse Pending Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Cut

Measure includes a 1.8% pay increase for clinicians

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AirPods' Hearing Aid Feature Could Help People Face a Problem They'd Rather Ignore

Apple's new feature can boost voices, media, and phone calls, and maybe lessen stigma

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Blood Test for CRC Screening Lags Behind Other Options in Cost-Effectiveness Study

Fewer cancers, cancer deaths prevented; higher cost per quality-year saved

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A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

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Remote Patient Monitoring Is a Great Idea. But What's the Best Way to Use It?

We need to figure out how to collect data that patients can really act on

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Daylight Saving Ends Next Weekend: How to Prepare for the Potential Health Effects

What to know about "falling back"

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FDA Approves Novel Treatment for UTIs

New oral antibiotic gets a nod for uncomplicated urinary tract infections

Patients More Satisfied With AI's Answers Than Those From Their Doctor

"We always think the gold standard is a doctor replying to a message themselves," says researcher

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ACIP Backs Extra COVID Vax Dose for Seniors, Pneumococcal Vax for Adults 50 and Up

CDC advisors also formalize recommendations on extra COVID vaccine doses in the immunocompromised

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New Elective for Med Students Gives Credit for Parenting, Caregiving

The elective allows new parents to spend time with their child while gaining knowledge

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Poor Sleep at Age 40 Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging

Sleep quality in early midlife predicted brain age 15 years later

A Look at Food-Related Illnesses at Restaurants Over the Years

While pretty rare for well-known restaurant chains, they do happen

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Asthma Drug Did Not Reduce Symptom Duration in Mild to Moderate COVID

Future studies should investigate whether getting montelukast earlier makes a difference

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The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

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Potentially Large Cost Savings With Home-Based OCT for Neovascular AMD

Study suggests potential to eliminate a third of in-office visits without harming care

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Cataract Surgery Linked With Fewer Falls, Traumatic Injuries in Older Patients

Study adds leg and ankle fractures, intracranial hemorrhage to evidence on falls, hip fracture

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RSV Vaccine Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations, ED Visits in Older, High-Risk Adults

However, questions remain about durability of vaccine protection, expert says

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