Mixed Topics
News
Transplant surgeon to 30,000 marathoners: Give me that liver
Plus: A warning light for better health, and the possible pathology behind nonconsensual sexting.
From the Journals
Beware risk of sedatives for respiratory patients
There has not been a systematic assessment of commonly prescribed medications with potential respiratory side-effects.
Feature
Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
Perspectives
Toxic chemicals we consume without knowing it
“A grossly underappreciated driver in what ails us is the role of environmental toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.”
Conference Coverage
Therapy app cut A1c, drug intensification in T2D
Feature
How spirituality guides these three doctors
Almost 70% of physicians participating in a recently conducted survey shared that they have a spiritual or religious practice.
News
A purple warrior rises in the battle against diabetes
Plus: Rare honey builds strong but bacteria-prone bone implants, and mycoprotein builds strong gut microbiomes.
Feature
Doctors and their families tend to ignore medical guidelines
Doctors’ medical knowledge may influence them and their families to often ignore medical advice, study finds.
From the Journals
Immunodeficiencies tied to psychiatric disorders in offspring
A new study’s results add to the existing literature suggesting that the intrauterine immune environment may have implications for fetal...
News
Medicare ‘offers’ cancer patient a choice: Less life or more debt
Plus: Mouse movie watching advanced Alzheimer’s research, 3D-printed skin attracted mosquitoes, and medieval woman survived brain surgery.
Feature
Using devices to calm children can backfire long term
Using a mobile device to distract children from how they are feeling may displace opportunities for them to develop independent, alternative...