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March 20, 2023
15:55
Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Detected in Burundi, Congo
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Health officials in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have detected cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus, the World Health Organization and Global Polio Eradication Initiative said.
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15:50
Studies Validate IL-17 as Hidradenitis Suppurativa Drug Target
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Two phase 3 studies with the IL-17 inhibitor bimekizumab for moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa generate clinically meaningful results, researchers report.
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15:49
WHO Leader Expects End of COVID Pandemic in 2023
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"I am confident that this year we will be able to say that COVID-19 is over as a public health emergency of international concern."
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15:39
Has the Time Come for National Medical Licensure in Canada?
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Support from physicians and recent moves by the provinces and territories suggest that national medical licensure in Canada could finally become a reality.
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15:09
Divorce or Wait? 'Underinsurance' Forces Grave Decisions
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Misty Selph found herself with a rare metastatic cancer and an insurance plan that covered virtually none of the specialized care she required, forcing tough choices and delaying her care.
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14:53
AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Doesn't Always Improve Adenoma Detection
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Future studies could explore the various factors that may contribute to differences found in community-based versus academic settings.
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14:39
California Picks Generic Drug Company to Produce Low-Cost Insulin
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Gov. Gavin Newsom, who blasted pharmaceutical companies for gouging Californians, is moving ahead with state-branded insulin. He’s also eyeing other generic drugs.
Kaiser Health News
14:25
Increased Cancer in Military Pilots and Ground Crew: Pentagon
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A study from the US Department of Defense found cancer incidence was higher among military air and ground crew in comparison with the general population, but they were not more likely to die from cancer.
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14:14
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Pose ACTH Deficiency Risk
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors, increasingly used to treat a variety of cancers, can cause unpredictable immune-related adverse events including endocrinopathies.
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14:09
Diabetes Drug Ozempic Back in Supply in US After Shortage
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Novo Nordisk's best-selling diabetes treatment drug Ozempic is back on the shelves in the United States after months of shortage.
Reuters Health Information
12:43
Digital Lifestyle Intervention Tools May Help in NAFLD
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Product development should factor in the unique, complex needs of patients with NAFLD, the authors say.
Medscape Medical News
March 19, 2023
22:26
Novel Single-Use Patch Shows Promise for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
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The patch is currently undergoing review by the US Food and Drug Administration.
MDedge News
18:09
Biomarkers for Treatment Response Evaluated in Children With CSU
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The results add to 'current understanding of the role of different biomarkers in treatment response,' in this population, according to the lead study author.
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0:38
Dermatology Risks Are Likely Different for JAK Inhibitors
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Black box warnings for JAK inhibitors arise from rheumatoid arthritis studies, leading one expert to question the risk-benefit relevance to dermatologic diseases, particularly in younger patients.
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March 17, 2023
23:08
'Allergen of the Year' Announced at ACDS Meeting
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The prevalence and severity of allergy to lanolin have been hotly debated since a potential case was first reported in the 1920s.
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22:53
Guidelines: Don't Delay TJA for Additional Nonoperative Therapies
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The guidelines also state that obesity alone should not be a reason to delay surgery.
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22:29
Mediterranean Diet Linked to 24% Reduction in CVD Risk in Women
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The researchers are calling for more sex-specific research to guide clinical practice.
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21:45
Plant-Based Diet Plus Exercise May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
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New findings show that a plant-based diet along with exercise can reduce a patient's risk of prostate cancer progressing or recurring.
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21:34
Less Time With Patients, More Inappropriate Prescribing
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Doctors were more likely to give patients medications they did not need as office visits decreased in time.
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21:17
New Rheumatologists Need Insurance Awareness to Give Best Care
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Rheumatologists need to know how drug utilization management techniques impose unwanted alternatives on their patients' care, and then use their voice to advocate for change.
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20:47
It's (Finally) Time to Stop Calling It a Pandemic: Experts
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With health systems no longer overwhelmed and more than a year of no surprise variants, many infectious disease experts are declaring a shift in the crisis from pandemic to endemic.
WebMD Health News
20:46
YouTube Content on Topical Steroid Withdrawal Subpar Study Finds
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An increase in user-created content on social media and internet sites about topical steroid withdrawal in recent years spurred investigators to study the topic.
MDedge News
20:36
Med Students Wished for 'Luck of the Irish' on Match Day
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Some students matched into top residency programs, specialties. Others faced heartbreak in The Match, their personal March Madness, resulting in record primary care positions, international applicants.
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20:18
Alzheimer's Association Lobbies for Medicare Coverage of Leqembi and Other Drugs
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The Alzheimer's Association has deployed 1000 people diagnosed with, or caring for someone with the disease, to meet with all 535 members of Congress across the US and urge them to press Medicare for early access to a new class of drugs, beginning with lecanemab.
Reuters Health Information
20:03
Older Men More at Risk as Dangerous Falls Rise for All Seniors
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When Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) fell recently at a dinner event in Washington, DC, he unfortunately joined a large group of his senior citizen peers.
WebMD Health News
19:45
What Is Ambivalent Sexism, and What Are Its Health Effects?
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Women who experience sexism have cardiovascular effects and are more likely to report anxiety and rage.
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19:36
Temp Nurses Cost Hospitals Big During Pandemic
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Missouri is considering making it a felony to jack up temporary healthcare staffing prices during a statewide or national emergency. It's one of at least 14 states looking to reel in travel nurse costs.
Kaiser Health News
18:51
Marathon Running Does Not Increase Arthritis Risk: Survey
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A survey of over 3800 Chicago Marathon runners found no association between arthritis risk and running history.
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17:22
PSMA-PET/CT-Targeted Biopsy Enhances Prostate Cancer Planning
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The addition of PSMA-PET/CT to MRI-target biopsy changed treatment plans for most patients with clinically significant tumors, but some experts note that the cost may outweigh the benefit.
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16:41
Rheumatology Fellows Learn About Career Opportunities
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Rheumatology is not one of the higher-paid medical specialties, but its practitioners have found other reasons for career fulfilment in their clinical relationships with their patients.
Medscape Medical News
16:29
Holy Smoke: Air Pollution Link to Bone Damage Confirmed
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'The scientific literature...is clearly pointing toward a negative effect of chronic pollution exposure on bone health,' says expert. New study is the first to show a specific effect in postmenopausal women.
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March 07, 2023
23:54
Popular Book by USC Oncologist Pulled Because of Plagiarism
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The LA Times identified at least 95 instances of plagiarism, leading to suspension of sales ahead of the book's planned March 7 release.
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23:01
COVID Aid Papered Over Colorado Hospital's Financial Shortcomings
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Financial pitfalls at a Colorado hospital high in the Rocky Mountains serve as a cautionary tale as rural hospitals emerge from the pandemic on shaky ground.
Kaiser Health News
22:34
AI-Assisted Colonoscopy in IBD: Not All It's Cut Out to Be?
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Although most studies support the benefits of an AI assist in colonoscopy, new research offers a contrary result for people with IBD.
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22:19
Daily Socialization May Extend Lifespan in Older Adults
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Correlations between socializing and survival were detected regardless of baseline health status, suggesting that physicians should be recommending daily socialization for all elderly patients.
MDedge News
21:37
AF Pulsed-Field Ablation Meets Pivotal Safety, Efficacy Goals
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The complication rate was "one of the lowest ever reported in a catheter ablation trial." In all, the emerging technology's performance was at least comparable to standard RF ablation.
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21:26
FDA Accepts Application for Topical Molluscum Treatment
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If approved, berdazimer gel would be the first FDA-approved prescription product for molluscum contagiosum in the United States.
MDedge News
20:55
'Keto-like' Diet Linked to Doubling of Heart Disease Risk
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But one lipid expert has highlighted limitations of the observational study and advised caution in interpreting the results.
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20:45
For Young People on Medicare, a Hysterectomy May Be More Affordable
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Medicare covers people with disabilities who are young enough to get pregnant. Often, these patients' birth control is not covered, and they opt for hysterectomies or tubal ligations, which may be covered.
Kaiser Health News
20:17
Two FDA Clearances Add Diabetes Technology Options
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The FDA has cleared Abbott Freestyle Libre versions 2 and 3 for integration with automated insulin delivery systems and Bigfoot Biomedical's Android version of its insulin dosing app.
FDA Approvals
19:52
Novel Sobriety Program Cuts Mortality in Drunk Drivers by 55%
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A novel sobriety program that combines alcohol abstinence with frequent alcohol testing and sanctions for noncompliance significantly reduces mortality risk in drunk drivers, new research suggests.
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19:40
Be Vigilant for Measles, Pediatric Dermatologist Advises
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Measles often starts behind the ears, and the eruption can look a lot like a drug eruption, says Dr Adelaide Hebert.
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17:58
Taking a Break From TKIs Unlikely to Shorten Survival
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A unique study in patients with renal cell carcinoma on tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) shows that taking a break from the drugs is feasible and cost-effective.
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17:09
Rheumatologists Continue to Struggle With Pandemic-Fueled Burnout
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Half of respondents in a new survey reported feeling burned out or depressed, though few have sought professional help for these issues.
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16:49
Gemcitabine-Docetaxel Effective Alternative to BCG in NMIBC
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The chemotherapy duo performed better than expected as a stand-in for bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), which is the gold standard for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer but is currently in short supply.
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16:45
Genomic Sequencing Predicts Risk of Kidney Cancer Relapse
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Twelve genetic mutations in clear-cell renal cell carcinoma may predict which patients will experience recurrence; they could also help personalize adjuvant treatment, researchers say.
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16:42
Specialty, Age May Contribute to Doctors' Suicidal Thoughts
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Younger physicians and those in certain specialties are more likely than their colleagues to report burnout and depression, a new Medscape report shows.
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16:12
Can SGLT2 Inhibitors Limit Acute Kidney Injury in Type 2 Diabetes?
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Contrary to the concerns that SGLT2 inhibitors might increase the risk of acute kidney injury when they were first introduced, new data support other findings that this complication is likely not an issue.
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15:55
Long-Term BP Reductions With Renal Denervation Not Race Specific
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Long-term blood pressure reductions in the Black patient cohort of the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 renal denervation trial challenge early results.
MDedge News
15:47
Breast Cancer Surgery Timing Matters, but Is Faster Always Better?
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Most women undergo primary breast cancer surgery within 8 weeks of diagnosis. Later may be associated with worse survival but some argue earlier surgery is not always better.
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15:28
Antibiotics in Previous Year Reduce ICI Effectiveness
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After finding that immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) do not work as well for patients who had taken antibiotics, the investigators suggest restoring the gut microbiome before starting therapy.
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February 03, 2023
2:29
Adult Stem Cells Can Heal Intractable Perianal Crohn's Fistulae
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Many patients experienced complete healing within 3 months of a single infusion of mesenchymal stem cells.
MDedge News
1:41
Herbal Combination Tames Active Ulcerative Colitis: Study
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Derivatives of an intensely yellow spice and an intensely blue dye combined to resolve active ulcerative colitis in a small, randomized trial.
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February 02, 2023
22:23
Accelerated Pacing a Possible Strategy for HF With Preserved EF?
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A study challenges the dogma of beta-blockers for HF with preserved ejection fraction. For now, the strategy might only be for HFpEF patients already with pacemakers.
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21:54
The Future of At-Home Testing: Flu, RSV Rapid Tests Are Coming
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The FDA says it is confident that at-home rapid tests like those for COVID-19 are forthcoming for the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
WebMD Health News
21:36
Exercise Halves T2D Risk in Adults With Obesity
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"Physical exercise combined with diet restriction has been proven to be effective in prevention of diabetes."
MDedge News
21:28
Now Trending on Social Media: Bad Birth Control Info
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YouTubers are ditching the pill and pushing more 'natural' contraception methods, putting impressionable young women at risk of unintended pregnancy.
WebMD Health News
21:08
Positive Test No Longer Required to Get COVID Antivirals
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The FDA announced the changes Wednesday in letters sent to the drugs' manufacturers, Pfizer and Merck.
WebMD Health News
20:24
Pandemic Pregnancy-Linked Deaths Up 35% From 2019
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Pregnancy-associated deaths, including drug-related deaths and homicide, were up 35% in 2020, compared with prepandemic 2019, new research indicates.
MDedge News
19:35
Cognitive Testing for Older Drivers: Is There a Benefit?
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A mandatory cognitive screening policy targeting older drivers appeared to lower car crashes in Japan; but experts from other countries caution against ageism in designing such policies.
MDedge News
19:26
Decoding Endometriosis: Recent Research Fosters Hope
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Although the disease afflicts at least 1 out of every 10 women, endometriosis remains a conundrum for patients and their physicians.
MDedge News
18:51
Massive Rise in Drug Overdose Deaths Driven by Opioids
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The drug overdose death rate in the United States climbed nearly 400% from 2001 to 2021, with much of the increase occurring in the last 2 years, the National Center for Heath Statistics reports.
MDedge News
18:33
Insurance Giant's Effort to Deny Coverage to Chronically Ill Patient
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After a college student finally found a treatment that worked, the insurance giant wouldn't pay for the costly drugs. His fight to get coverage exposed the insurer's hidden procedures for rejecting claims.
ProPublica
18:28
'Sighing' Tops Mindfulness for Reduced Stress, Improved Mood
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Cyclic sighing, which emphasizes prolonged exhalations, is more effective at improving mood and reducing stress than mindfulness meditation, new research suggests.
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17:39
Move Towards Making Extravasations a Reportable Event?
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Although there has been a move towards making extravasations a reportable medical event, a patient advocacy group says the proposed change places the burden on patients rather than healthcare professionals.
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17:23
Antidepressants Mostly Ineffective, 'Lackluster' for Chronic Pain
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In a new analysis of 26 systematic reviews, most comparisons had inconclusive evidence of the effectiveness of antidepressants compared with placebo in treating pain.
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16:47
Obesity Worsens Clinical Outcomes of Right Ventricular Dysfunction
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Among patients who had right heart catheterization, obesity was consistently associated with right ventricle dysfunction and increased risks of death and heart failure hospitalization within 7 years.
First Look
16:43
How Doctors Can Increase Their Earnings With Passive Income
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Time is money, but you can garner revenue in ways that are lucrative but that don't take time away from your main job.
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16:01
GSK Gives Few Clues on Plans to Replenish Medicine Cabinet
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GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley on Wednesday made replenishing the drugmaker's pipeline of vaccines and therapies her number-one priority.
Reuters Health Information
16:01
Ultraprocessed Food and Increased Risk of Cancer: UK Study
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Eating ultraprocessed foods appears to increase the risk of developing and dying from cancer, suggests an observational study from the UK, but experts urge caution in drawing firm conclusions.
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15:56
Draft WHO Pandemic Deal Pushes for Equity to Avoid COVID 'Failure'
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Governments may have to reserve drugs and vaccines for the World Health Organization to distribute in poorer countries to avoid a repeat of the 'catastrophic failure' during COVID-19, according to an early draft of a global pandemic agreement.
Reuters Health Information
January 31, 2023
23:03
Legacy ICDs Exposed to MRI Still Shock, Pace as Needed
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Non-MRI-conditional devices need a few adjustments before imaging but still reliably deliver therapy. Referring such patients to larger centers only makes it harder for them to get required scans.
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22:40
Children and COVID: Weekly Cases May Have Doubled in Early January
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Although new COVID-19 cases in children, as measured by the AAP and the CHA, remained steady in recent months, data from the CDC suggest that weekly cases took a big jump in early January.
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22:39
Can AI Conquer the Late-Shift Dip in Colonoscopy Quality?
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Artificial intelligence may be an effective tool to minimize the well-known, time-related degradation in colonoscopy quality.
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22:19
Despite High Spending, US Ranks Last in Health Outcomes: Study
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'Americans are living shorter, less healthy lives because our health system is not working as well as it could be.'
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