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CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

Ho-Hum Oral Presentations on COPD Turn Into Fascinating Roundtable

Here's why online meetings can be great

A photo of Muhammad Mirza, MD over one of his advertisement flyers.

Botox Doc's License Suspended Over Breast, Penis Enhancement Harms

One patient allegedly required two surgeries to fix penile enhancement gone wrong

Three boxes of Ivermectin tablets from various manufacturers.

Ivermectin for COVID-19 Linked to Severe Toxicity in Small Study

Confusion, ataxia, seizures, hypotension -- and for some, ICU admission

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What Do COVID Antibody Levels Really Mean?

Commercial tests aren't neutralization assays, but some trends are emerging

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

Azithromycin Use Tied to Fewer Exacerbations in Asthma Patients

Prophylactic benefits observed in real-world study

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

'You're Still Doing WHAT After Lung Cancer Surgery?!'

But don't give up on hardened smokers, researcher urges

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

Gene Expression Test Improves IPF Diagnosis

Quasi-real-world study indicates that physicians will likely find it helpful

FDA to Make Isotretinoin Prescribing Gender Neutral

Revision to risk management program dissociates gender from reproductive categories

Goldman Sachs, Charlesbank Acquire Widespread Primary Care Network

MDVIP, a membership-based model, consists of 1,100 physicians serving more than 360,000 patients

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

New Lefamulin Data Paint Rosy Picture

Lead investigator touts efficacy in milder pneumonia

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The Brain and Heart Want Different Blood Pressure Goals

Lower not always better

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

CHEST 2021: Pandemic Still Dominates 18 Months In

But the rest of respiratory and thoracic medicine gets its due, too

Vials of blood and a syringe lay on a blood/serum general laboratory requisition form.

Reference Ranges: Lab Values for Normal Adults

Here are the standard reference ranges for some of the most common adult lab tests

AAFP over a photo of a male physician making a protective gesture around a family icon.

Eliminate the X Waiver for Buprenorphine Prescribing?

OUD "needs to be treated just like any other chronic medical condition," argues family physician

A blister pack of oral contraceptives over ultrasonography of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Birth Control Pills May Curb PCOS-Related Diabetes Risk

Retrospective results lay groundwork for potential preventive treatment option

Bottles of Precedex (dexmedetomidine) over a photo of an operating room.

Precedex in Abdominal Surgery May Speed Up GI Function Recovery

Intraoperative use of dexmedetomidine in older adults also led to shorter hospital stays

AAFP over a photo of a male physician making a protective gesture around a family icon.

Q&A: Sterling Ransone, Jr., President of the American Academy of Family Physicians

Better pay and fewer paperwork hassles for members are high priorities for AAFP's new president

A young male physician holds up his resume.

More Physicians Are Now Employees Rather Than Owners

Here's what's behind the continued decline of independent practice

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Can Physicians Maintain Autonomy in Today's Healthcare System?

In an increasingly corporatized medical system, there are many interpretations of independence

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Is Private Equity a Dangerous Employer?

Firms' investments in healthcare continue to expand, at what cost?

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Exposure to Certain Phthalates Tied to All-Cause, CV-Related Death

Common chemicals in shampoo, cosmetics also linked with billions of dollars in lost productivity

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Egg-Free Flu Shot Works for Kids

Novel platform for growing virus to make vaccine on par with traditional egg-based vaccine

FDA GUIDANCE Sodium over a photo of a spilled salt shaker

FDA Nudges Restaurants, Food Manufacturers to Cut Sodium

Voluntary guidance aims to reduce Americans' sodium intake by 12%

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Obesity Paper Has Diet Researchers Riled Up

Nutrition community clashes over perspective piece on obesity mechanism

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Forteo Injection May Soon Face Competition From a Pill

Same peptide formulated for oral administration passes phase II test

ASBMR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton

Is This the Future of Corticosteroids?

Novel agent, aimed at doing away with adverse metabolic effects, proves mettle in DMD

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To the Patient Who Left a Negative Physician Review

I wish you the best

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Supplements to Prevent Bone Breaks? VITAL Says Forget It

Landmark trial throws more cold water on vitamin D, omega-3 pills

ASBMR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton

Bone Disease Drug Misses Endpoint, But Still Very Much Alive

Favorable results on most outcomes may suggest poor choice of primary

A nurse wearing a protective mask and cannabis patch sewn to her scrubs holds out a bottle of medical cannabis.

Nurses See New Career Opportunities in Medical Cannabis Space

Some cite burnout and frustration with traditional healthcare settings as factors

HTN over an illustration of a blood pressure monitor and other objects related to hypertension.

Remote BP Monitoring Dips a Toe Into Post-Acute Care

Hypotension emerges as a risk in pilot study

HTN over an illustration of a blood pressure monitor and other objects related to hypertension.

BP Care in Black Barbershops Successfully Taken Up in Nashville

Los Angeles protocol adapted to a different city amid the COVID pandemic

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Does Slight Autism Risk With Epidurals Matter?

Study authors and JAMA editorial say probably not

A mature man has a telehealth visit with his male physician via smartphone

Video Visits, Calls, and Texts Have Their Place -- But We Need Limits

In-person visits can't always be replaced, and we need to be paid for the care we give

NAMS over an illustration of a worried looking woman holding a clock with a uterus on it.

What's Behind the Racial Differences in Women's Cancer Screening?

Existing medical conditions and social factors are likely driving gaps, researchers found

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FDA Issues Orders Clarifying Rules for Marketing Sunscreens

But more studies on sunscreen chemicals are still needed, advocacy group says

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How Many Deaths Will New Cigarette Warnings Prevent?

Modeling study comes up with big numbers

A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on an orange and a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on an apple.

I Got Moderna. Can I Boost With Pfizer?

"There's all sorts of anarchy going on"

An out of focus male physician, hand on his chin, thinking in front of his laptop.

'Privacy Exception' No Cure for Doctors' Open Notes Headaches

Provision is "unworkable," harms patients, and adds to clinical stress, doctors say

A depressed looking woman sits on the floor and rests her head on her elbows on the foot of her bed.

Prediabetes Tied to Doubled Risk of Major Depression in Dutch Study

Check metabolic status of those with mood disorders and vice versa, researcher says

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