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For Richer, for Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes
A visit to an endocrinologist proved to be life-changing for a single mother of two with poorly controlled blood sugar.
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Primary Care Internal Medicine Is Dead
Many internal medicine internists are choosing to become hospitalists or specialists, says Dr. Glasser.
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Intervention Helps Transition From Postpartum Care to PCP Engagement
Default scheduling of PCP visits and carefully worded reminders helped women complete a primary care visit within months after delivery.
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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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Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust
The labor and delivery unit closures can be a particular challenge for pregnant women who lack the reliable transportation and flexible 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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Survey: Ob.Gyn.s Cite Burnout as Major Practice Issue
Bureaucratic tasks and long hours continue to pose work-life challenges, say survey respondents. Can AI help?
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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.
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Confronting Healthcare Disinformation on Social Media
While social media offers public health organizations the opportunity to inform and engage the public, it also raises concerns about...
From the Journals
Should Cancer Trial Eligibility Become More Inclusive?
A new study highlights the potential benefits of broadening eligibility criteria for clinical trials.