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Lower-extremity lymphedema associated with more skin cancer risk
This is the first large-scale study evaluating the association between LE lymphedema and LE skin cancer.
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Long COVID and mental illness: New guidance
“Long COVID is real, and mental health conditions do not cause long COVID.”
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Survey finds oral minoxidil shortage in Washington-area pharmacies
The drug’s popularity as a hair-loss treatment may be leading to decreased supplies.
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How ob.gyn. programs provide abortion training post Dobbs
Given the logistic and financial challenges, ob.gyn. programs may not be able to ensure that all residents who need abortion training receive it...
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Use of mental health services soared during pandemic
Telehealth visits were responsible for the rise in use of services.
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Marijuana, hallucinogen use, binge drinking at all-time high
The biggest increases have been in the adult cohort aged 35-50 years.
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Medicare to pay for at-home dementia care coordination
The program is voluntary and will be open to Medicare-enrolled clinicians and other providers who can assemble an interdisciplinary care team and...
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Nursing diploma mill leader sentenced to nearly 2 years
Purchasers of the fake associate or bachelor’s degrees received transcripts showing that they completed coursework.
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Most Americans in favor of regulated therapeutic psychedelics
When asked who should be eligible for treatment with psychedelics, 80% said that they were comfortable with its use for those with terminal...
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Case report describes pediatric RIME triggered by norovirus
The study author says the incidence of RIME appears to be increasing, although its true epidemiology is unknown.
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Study finds big growth in advanced-practice clinicians in Medicare dermatology
PAs and NPs can fill practice gaps, but some express concerns about lack of certification, supervision, and training.
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Harvard medical school sued over stolen body part scandal
The indictment alleges that from 2018 through August 2022, Harvard morgue manager Cedric Lodge stole dissected portions of donated cadavers,...
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Did ob.gyn. residencies take a hit from abortion bans?
“If you’re somewhere that you can’t really provide full-spectrum reproductive health care ... How is the program going to provide that training?”...
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Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss soars after NYT article
Dermatologists are increasingly familiar with the medication, but a popular media report seems to have resulted in a quick uptake.
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Scientists discover variants, therapy for disabling pansclerotic morphea
The JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib dramatically improved wound healing and rashes in patients with the very rare disorder.