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The breathtaking effects of climate change
“What we’re going to see is not just new diseases but also exacerbation of chronic diseases.”
Conference Coverage
CRC screening rates are higher in Medicaid expansion states
Medicaid expansion may be a determinant of whether screening is even offered.
From the Journals
H. pylori eradication therapy curbs risk for stomach cancer
The study is significant because “it is the first to show this effect in a large, diverse population in the U.S., where gastric cancer incidence...
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Beware the hidden allergens in nutritional supplements
A detailed history of supplement use is important, as it may reveal possible allergens as the cause of previously unidentified reactions.
Opinion
Transcranial magnetic stimulation during pregnancy: An alternative to antidepressant treatment?
A growing number of women ask about nonpharmacologic approaches for either the treatment of acute perinatal depression or for relapse prevention...
Livin' on the MDedge
Medical-level empathy? Yup, ChatGPT can fake that
Plus: Fishy sperm, an even more fishy sperm donor, and aviation-related sleep deserts.
Latest News
Gray hair and aging: Could ‘stuck’ stem cells be to blame?
New evidence points to a cycle wherein undifferentiated stem cells mature to perform their hair-coloring duties and then transform back to their...
From the Journals
Cancer pain declines with cannabis use
Lower use of other meds was also seen in patients who used cannabis.
Latest News
The nation’s health secretary has this obstetrician on call
Dr. Reyes, a Latina who grew up as one of eight children in California’s agricultural heartland, now practices perinatology at the University of...
From the Journals
The next big thing in cancer research
Despite significant progress, there is still a lot of work to do.
From the Journals
Gut microbiome may guide personalized heart failure therapy
Understanding the gut microbiome and how it may affect development and treatment of heart failure could lead to a more personalized approach to...