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An ophthalmologist measures the intraocular pressure of a patient鈥檚 eye using a tonometer.

Glaucoma: The Newest Autoimmune Disease?

Researchers argue for a "paradigm shift"

US soldiers stand next to a burn pit at Forward Operating Base Azizullah in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

Military Exposure to Burn Pits Under Scrutiny

Wearable technology, better registries, "compassionate common sense" urged over denials of harm

A computer rendering of a syringe and the the knee joint of a skeleton.

Reassurance on Steroid Shots for Knee OA

Study counters fears that injections worsen underlying pathology

A photo of high protein foods including steak, brussels sprouts, chicken, avocado, eggs, beans, pork, salmon, nuts.

Diverse Dietary Proteins Are Good News for Blood Pressure

There is a sweet spot for plant- and animal-based proteins alike

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Dave Grohl's Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Despite battling hearing loss for decades, the Foo Fighters star can still mix albums and perform

A close up of a healthcare workers blue rubber gloved hand about to give a woman a COVID vaccination.

Neurologic Complications Rare After COVID-19 Vaccines

Seizures after adenovirus vaccine emerge in VAERS reports

Nancy Wespetal, MD, cares for a patient at a transition center where she volunteers with the Polish Red Cross.

American Doctor Helps Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

"It's very hard to see what's going on and not want to help"

Medical staff members from Jiangsu Province work at an ICU ward of the First Hospital of Wuhan City in Wuhan, central China

Cognitive Effects Persist in Older COVID Patients

Long-term cognitive decline common after SARS-CoV-2 hospitalization

An x-ray image of knees affected by osteoarthritis.

Hopes Dashed for Novel Osteoarthritis Treatment

Noninvasive therapy looked like a sure winner until trial results came in

A portrait of a mature man cupping his ear with his hand in an effort to hear.

Hearing Loss, Epilepsy May Be Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease

Known symptoms like tremor spotted in primary care records 10 years before diagnosis

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Brain Changes Seen After Mild COVID Infection

Tissue damage, brain shrinkage, cognitive decline emerge in longitudinal study

A close up of a mature couple clinking their wine glasses together.

Brain Volumes Shrink With One Daily Drink

Even light to moderate alcohol intake shows effects

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End to Public Health Emergency Is Bad News for Millions on Medicaid

Coverage losses are likely to hit children particularly hard

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CDC Details Deadly Aromatherapy Outbreak

Tropical disease hit middle America and could pop up again, agency scientists say

An overweight woman pours a meal replacement shake in to a glass in her kitchen

Fibromyalgia Patients See Rapid Benefit From Low-Cal Diet

With marked symptom reduction in just 3 weeks, weight loss not a factor

A photo of a prescription bottle on its side spilling out white pills next to a blood pressure monitor.

ARB-Cancer Link May Come Down to Cumulative Exposure

Does a new paper resolve the conflicting safety data on the popular antihypertensives?

A teen girl lies on her side on a couch doubled up with a pained expression.

Kids With IBD Need Close Monitoring as They Grow Up

Meta-analysis confirms: substantially increased cancer risk in adulthood

The blister pack and packaging of Levothyroxine tablets.

Switching Levothyroxine Generics Doesn't Affect TSH Levels, Study Finds

Findings conflict with current clinical practice guidelines that warn of possible consequences

A sad looking teen girl looking at a smartphone in her darkened bedroom.

Tic Severity in Teens Rises With Social Media Use During Pandemic

Study adds to findings linking tics and tic-like behaviors with possible pandemic stress

CMS Revamps Direct Contracting Model

Participants in current GPDC Direct Contracting must meet new equity and governance requirements

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Gender-Affirming Meds Have Drastic Impact on Suicide Risk in Trans Youth

Researchers call for legislature to support access to care for at-risk youth

A photo of an effervescent tablet in water releasing bubbles.

Salt in Fizzy Tablets Linked to Heart, Death Risk

Warning signals seen for fast-acting acetaminophen and other drugs

An otolaryngologist examines the ear of a young male.

Sudden Hearing Loss After COVID Shot: Slight Risk or Just Noise?

Reports continue to be rare, but potential links may need further study

A cartoon illustration of the figure: $269/hr pointing to a female doctor and $89/hr pointing to a sad male physician.

10 麻豆传媒 With the Lowest Hourly Rate

Calculated by annual salary divided by number of hours worked

A portrait of a mature bearded man with a tabby cat draped over his shoulder.

Owning a Pet May Protect Cognitive Health

Strongest benefit seen for long-term pet owners

A young male physician speaks to his mature female patient in an examination room.

Clearing Out the Chaos

Let's make primary care more inviting for Internal Medicine residents

A photo of paramedics tending to a man on a stretcher with a head injury

Cognitive Effects Persist After Concussion

At 1 year, poor cognitive outcomes were common in people with mild TBI

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Full Data on Pfizer's Oral COVID Drug Now Published

Journal paper adds details supporting press release claims, FDA authorization

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Penn Nursing Gifted $125 Million to Train NPs

Est茅e Lauder scion's donation requires students to work in underserved areas for at least 2 years

A woman illuminated by her laptop lies on her side in bed.

Low-Intensity Care Options Flop for Self-Harm Prevention

In randomized trial, two therapeutic interventions failed to help people with suicidal thoughts

A close up of a woman鈥檚 hand on an automatic blood pressure monitor

Non-Validated BP Monitors Are a Global Problem

Thousands of device models don't meet international standards

A prior authorization form

A Third of Docs Saw a Patient Harmed by Prior Authorization

Treatment delays have led to permanent damage, disability, and even death

A close up of a prescription bottle of hydrocodone in a man鈥檚 hand

CDC Proposes New Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

Hard thresholds for pain medication doses, duration no longer promoted

A photo of a male physician checking his watch.

Why Do Physicians Stay in Toxic Work Environments?

Reclaim your power at work

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Hair Loss Drugs Ranked in Order of Efficacy

Meta-analysis attempts a head-to-head comparison

A close up of a senior grandmother grasping her granddaughters hands

Mystery: Why Would Hand OA Be Less Severe in Black People?

Data contrast with previous findings for hip and knee osteoarthritis

A computer rendering of Streptococcus pyogenes, group A Streptococcus

More Evidence Fuels Debate Over Strep Infections and Tics

Group A strep not tied to tics in kids with family history

A computer rendering of the oxytocin hormone.

Higher Oxytocin Levels Seen in Men With Hypersexual Disorder

Cognitive behavioral therapy lessened those hormone levels

A pile of white tablets next to a bottle of Melatonin supplements laying on its side.

Taking Melatonin? You're Not Alone

More Americans are using melatonin supplements, and in bigger doses

A photo of a stack of COVID vaccination record cards

Two Nurses Charged With Selling Fake COVID Vax Cards

Julie DeVuono and Marissa Urraro earned some $1.5 million from scheme

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