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Give bacterial diversity a chance: The antibiotic dichotomy
Plus: An Apple product is actually the affordable option, and irradiated rats fill in for sleeping astronauts.
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Doctors urge screening for autoimmune disorders for patients with celiac disease
At least in some cases, people with one autoimmune disorder should be tested for others, celiac disease specialists say.
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Is there a doctor on the plane? Tips for providing in-flight assistance
Tools in a physician’s in-flight toolbox start with the first-aid kit.
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Which exercise is best for bone health?
An optimal exercise regimen includes a combination of strength and resistance training; weight-bearing aerobic training; and exercises that build...
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Have you heard the one about the emergency dept. that called 911?
Plus: LDL cholesterol unimpressed by heart-healthy supplements, and college students emboldened by negative COVID tests.
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The danger when doctors don’t get mental health help
“There is a real fear for physicians when it comes to getting mental health care.”
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Study sheds new light on RAS inhibitors’ role for advanced CKD
“The results of this trial will inform future clinical practice worldwide and guideline recommendations.”
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Moving the needle: SGLT2 inhibitor role for isolated kidney disease
When the EMPA-Kidney study began – before results from DAPA-CKD were known – “we never imagined such a large effect” on important endpoints in...
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Marital stress tied to worse outcome in young MI patients
For younger patients recovering from myocardial infarction, managing personal stress may be as important as addressing other clinical risk factors...
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The truth of alcohol consequences
Plus: It’s nice to share … COVID infection data, and there’s another reason to hate January.
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Younger doctors call for more attention to patients with disabilities
As the number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities grows, medical educators look to the next generation of physicians to...