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The 5 things dentists wished physicians weren’t missing
“It can be a big ask of primary care physicians, because we already ask a lot of them. But some of these things are very simple.”
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Reimagining rehabilitation: In-home physical therapy gets a boost
Rather than going to a separate facility or a hospital, the patient logs onto a mobile app that matches them with a physical therapist.
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Massive databases unleash discovery, but not so much in the U.S.
Vast medical databases have connected dots where smaller randomized trials could not. But the United States has a long way to go.
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Glaucoma: A hidden threat to vision health rising swiftly
The fact that glaucoma’s symptoms are slow to develop, coupled with a lack of access to eye specialists many Americans face, makes the disease...
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Underprescribed menopause relief: Women suffer needlessly
Treating with low-dose estrogen isn’t a radical approach – in fact, it is the standard of care for women experiencing many menopause symptoms.
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FDA warns of tattoo ink tied to dangerous infections
“I’ve seen several different infections from tattooing, and they are from organisms that tend to contaminate things in damp, liquid-type...
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Popular weight loss drugs can carry some unpleasant side effects
Specialists say starting with low doses and gradually increasing over time helps avoid side effects, but insurance companies often require a...
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The baby formula shortage continues
“I’d equate this to how we were all frantically looking for vaccine appointments when they first rolled out.”
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Medical education programs tell how climate change affects health
Medical schools are educating the next generation of doctors on one of the most widespread, insidious health threats of our time.
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What to expect when you’re expecting ... a preemie
The study found that both printed handouts and a tablet app describing the risks and issues with preterm birth were associated with a 50%...
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Furosemide seen as safe for preventing newborn lung disease
Although babies given furosemide had more problems with electrolytes, the researchers observed no greater risk for more serious issues.
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Firearm counseling in the ED could be lifesaving for teens
“We know that counseling is really helpful for these families, because when they come to the emergency department with a concern, they can have a...
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Water, water everywhere leads to leaner students
Schools with water stations had significantly fewer overweight students than the other schools by the end of the 15-month study.
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White House announces long-COVID action plan
The initiative will gather experts from various federal agencies to expand existing long-COVID clinics and broaden research on symptoms of the...