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Your practice was bought out by private equity: Now what?
Is your practice or hospital considering a private equity buyout? Learn what’s likely to happen and how your work life may change after the deal...
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Better than dialysis? Artificial kidney could be the future
We see it initially as a bridge to transplantation, or as a better option than dialysis for those who will never get a transplant.
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What causes sudden cardiac arrest in young people?
Sports play a less important role in sudden cardiac arrest than is often assumed, even in young individuals.
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What did you learn in med school that you disagree with now?
“I was taught the pathology behind arthritic pain, symptoms, signs, and treatment – that it has a genetic component and is inevitable to avoid –...
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We asked doctors using AI scribes: Just how good are they?
The AI scribes, by virtue of eliminating the distraction of note taking, allow doctors to give their full attention to the patient and reduce the...
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Should we rename obesity?
“The word is so stigmatized, with so much misunderstanding and misperception, some might say the only solution is to change the name.”
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The argument for grip strength as a vital sign
Among the health risks associated with low grip strength: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, depression,...
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Study evaluating in utero treatment for hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia seeks enrollees
Researchers are seeking to enroll mothers 18 years of age and older who are genetically confirmed carriers of the XLEHD mutation and pregnant with...
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Could your practice be more profitable if you outsource?
Some practices have used outsourcing to solve problems like high staff turnover, tight budgets, and inefficient use of staff.
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Innovations in pediatric chronic pain management
Virtual reality, bundled visits, and massage therapists are among innovative options at centers for treating kids’ chronic pain.
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Case series supports targeted drugs in treatment of alopecia in children with AD
In children with both alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis, dupilumab alone or in combination is associated with hair regrowth.