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Push, Fail, Push Harder: Olympic Athletes Who Became MDs
The consensus is that, yes, there are specific characteristics elite athletes develop that physicians — regardless of their athletic background —...
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Healthcare Workers Face Gender-Based Violence
About 64% of studies reported a higher prevalence of all forms of workplace violence for women, while 17% reported a higher prevalence for men.
Commentary
Primary Care Internal Medicine Is Dead
Many internal medicine internists are choosing to become hospitalists or specialists, says Dr. Glasser.
From the Journals
Could an EHR Nudge Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies?
The reminder system reduced the rate of sentinel lymph node biopsies in older women with early-stage breast cancer.
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Revamping Resident Schedules to Reduce Burnout
Fueled by resident health and patient safety concerns, the movement is a shift from the previous 24- to 36-hour call duty schedules.
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Medicare Rates in 2025 Would Cut Pay For Docs by 3%
The cut, proposed on July 11, is mainly due to the 5-year freeze in the physician schedule base rate mandated by MACRA.
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Plastic Surgeon to Pay $5 Million for Restriction of Negative Reviews, Directing Fake Reviews
Surgeon’s actions, including having staff post positive fake reviews, violated federal consumer fairness law, says ruling.
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A Doctor’s Guide to Relocation
Reach out for help, move early, and prioritize your mental health and well-being during the process.
From the Journals
Should Cancer Trial Eligibility Become More Inclusive?
A new study highlights the potential benefits of broadening eligibility criteria for clinical trials.
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Feds May End Hospital System’s Noncompete Contract for Part-Time Docs
NLRB issued a complaint against Mount Sinai Health System for contracts that request confidentiality, bar docs from poaching.
Feature
Time Warp: Fax Machines Still Common in Oncology Practice. Why?
Oncologists are among the many specialists across the country at the mercy of telecopiers.