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Livin' on the MDedge
Coming to a pill near you: The exercise molecule
Plus: Longevity and gonorrhea, alcohol use disorder begets food addiction, and medicated drivers.
From the Journals
Exceeding exercise guidelines boosts survival, to a point
“I think we’re worried more about the lower end and people that are not even doing the minimum.”
Feature
U.S. News issues top hospitals list, now with expanded health equity measures
The 2022 rankings, which marks the 33rd edition, showcase several methodology changes,
From the Journals
Are head-to-head cancer drug trials rigged?
“We found it sobering that this practice is so common.”
Livin' on the MDedge
Charcoal could be the cure for the common high-fat diet
Plus: Brains sleep through noradrenaline waves in one study and get insulted by investigators in another.
Feature
Violent patient throws scalding oil on MD; other patient dangers
“Even though he was handcuffed to the bed, he heaved an oxygen tank into a window. He said he would be coming back to kill me.”
Livin' on the MDedge
Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
From the Journals
Pulse oximeters lead to less oxygen supplementation for people of color
Readings are affected by various surface pigmentations, upping risk of hidden hypoxemia in those with darker skin.
Feature
Doc releases song after racist massacre in Buffalo
Cardiologist-musician Cleveland Francis wrote and recorded a song to honor the victims as “a plea to the other side to recognize us as people.”
Livin' on the MDedge
Mosquitoes and the vicious circle that’s gone viral
Plus: The battle against “Hamptons bladder,” the benefits of avocados, and the friendly way to follow your nose.
Opinion
What is palliative care and what’s new in practicing this type of medicine?
The common misperception is that palliative care is only for those at end of life or only in the advanced stages of their illness.