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Acupuncture Tops Sham for Easing PTSD in Combat Veterans

Large treatment effect observed for clinical and biological measures of combat-related PTSD

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How Common Are False Positive Rapid COVID Tests?

Persistent false positives more common in women, autoimmune disorders

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Some People Who Attempt Suicide Do Not Meet Criteria for Psychiatric Disorders

Study findings challenge the notion of which individuals are at risk for suicidal behavior

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Annual Breast Cancer Screening Starting at Age 40 Best, Modeling Study Says

Estimates suggest mortality was reduced by 42% with annual screening for this age group

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Potential Biomarker for Perforated Appendicitis Shows Link to Severe Sepsis

Test that can differentiate between simple and perforated appendicitis is "highly desirable"

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Surgical Remission of Cushing's Disease Tied to New Autoimmune Conditions

But glucocorticoid replacement right after surgery may be protective

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Could Niacin Actually Induce Heart Disease?

Americans consume too much vitamin B3, researchers suggest

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States Target Health Insurers' Red Tape Around Prior Authorization

Pending bills in multiple states include policies backed by the AMA

FDA APPROVED omalizumab (Xolair) over a photo of a syringe and vial laying on and next to a pile of peanuts

First Drug OK'd for Reducing Allergic Reactions From Multiple Foods

68% of patients who received omalizumab tolerated a single dose of peanut after 16-20 weeks

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RNA Silencer Zilebesiran: Infrequent Injections Bring Down BP

Sustained BP reductions seen in early trial whether patients got one or two doses in 6 months

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U.S. Probes Role of Supply Chain Middlemen in Generic Shortages

Goal: identify "root causes" and "potential solutions"

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E-Cigs Show Some Benefit as Smoking Cessation Aid in Clinical Trial

More people able to abstain from smoking tobacco than after traditional counseling alone

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New Acne Guidelines Recommend Topical Combinations, Judicious Use of Antibiotics

Conditional approval for novel treatments, doxycycline over minocycline for antibiotic therapy

FDA APPROVED iloprost (Aurlumyn) over a photo of a man with severe frostbite on his fingers and thumbs.

FDA Approves First Drug for Severe Frostbite

Vasodilator iloprost significantly cut the risk of amputations in trial

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Artificial Intelligence Versus Sir William Osler

Note-taking in the electronic health record still leaves much to be desired

Shaping the Future of Effective Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Testing and rating the performance of AI models used in healthcare will be key

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Flu Hangs on in the U.S., Fading in Some Areas and Intensifying in Others

COVID seems to have peaked at around the same time

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Phenylephrine Sales Steady Before FDA Panel Called It Ineffective

But reformulation of products containing OTC "decongestant" could affect the supply chain

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Outpatient Visits Among Veterans Increased After COVID

Number of visits remained higher for a year, reflecting persistent health effects of infection

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Does the QoL Impact of Food Allergies Affect Girls, Women More?

Female patients and caregivers report worse QoL scores than male counterparts, review finds

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Can a Common Diabetes Drug Turn Patients' Urine Into Alcohol?

Case study highlights importance of proper urine sample storage

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Smokers Who Quit and Stick With It See Greatest Reduction in Cancer Risk

Cessation at any age proved helpful for lowering cancer risk

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Triptans Warrant Their Current Contraindication, Analysis Suggests

Acute migraine drugs raised ischemic event odds for people with underlying risk factors

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Suicide Risk 8-Fold Higher After Common Reproductive Disorder Diagnosis

Young women carry the highest risk, study finds

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Tirzepatide's Association With BP Reduction Reinforced With ABPM Data

Combination GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist is currently approved for T2D and weight loss

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The Perennial Problem of No-Show Appointments

Instead of overbooking, let's focus on why patients aren't showing up

Sleep Disorders Are More Common Than You Think

Plus, how primary care providers can squeeze this topic into their discussions with patients

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Rudest Doctor's Office Behavior; Disease Spread by Dog Poop; Defining Sobriety

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Dressing to Inspire Confidence in Medicine

How the clothes you wear can change perceptions

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Health Effects of Extreme Heat, Wildfire Smoke Worse When Combined

And the negative effects harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most

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Mental Health Disparities Stark for Transgender, Gender-Diverse People

British survey found higher rates of mental health conditions, unmet needs

FDA ADCOMM Pulse oximeters over a photo of one on a man鈥檚 finger.

Pulse Oximeters Once Again in the Spotlight at FDA

Advisory panel to discuss how to improve device accuracy for patients with darker skin

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Doctors Warn Patients May Be Billed Twice

Bringing up concerns outside the main scope of the visit could prompt separate bills

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Community Health Centers: A Safety Net Under Stress

One in 11 Americans rely on these centers for routine medical care, social services, fresh food

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Why Aren't More Doctors Prescribing Paxlovid to High-Risk Patients?

It's not all about drug-drug interactions, experts say

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Some 'Choosing Wisely' Recs Protect Older Folks From Low-Value Care

Study looked at how three recommendations changed primary care decisions

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Care Coordination and Other Opportunities for Improvement

You want me to fill out a paper form even though we're on the same EHR system? I don't think so.

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Hacking of Docs' Rx Accounts Led to Bonanza of Illegal Pills, Prosecutors Say

Drugs allegedly picked up in multiple states and resold online

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Idaho Medical Group May Close if It's Not Sold

Saltzer Health has changed hands several times in recent years amid a shifting industry landscape

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Will All Seniors Eventually Have No Choice but Medicare Advantage?

MedPAC chair discusses need to fix MA's confusing limitations, upcoding, and rising costs

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