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Recommending exercise for migraine: Just do it
Both strength training and high-intensity aerobics beat top-line migraine medications.
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Highly processed foods ‘as addictive’ as tobacco
New research suggests that health care professionals are taking steps toward framing food addiction as a clinical entity in its own right.
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Consider gaps in access and knowledge in diagnosis and treatment in skin of color
Expert panel shares best practices for managing common dermatologic conditions in a diverse patient population
From the Journals
Opt-out HIV testing in EDs can help identify undiagnosed cases
On implementation of opt-out testing, the proportion of tests performed increased from 57.9% to 69% in a study.
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The right indoor relative humidity could ward off COVID
The “sweet spot” associated with reduced COVID-19 cases and deaths is 40%-60% indoor relative humidity.
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Laser and light devices for acne treatment continue to advance
“Are all 1,726-nm lasers made equal? That is a question that we have to keep in our mind,” Dr. Fernanda H. Sakamoto said.
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AAP issues clinical update to cerebral palsy guidelines
Pediatricians urged to formalize standard developmental screens, refer motor delays early.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases maintain a low-level plateau
White House coordinator says that a holiday COVID-19 surge is unlikely.
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Local-level youth suicides reflect mental health care shortages
New national data show more suicides in counties with fewer mental health professionals and resources.
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Nurse practitioner fined $20k for advertising herself as ‘Doctor Sarah’
Sarah Erny agreed to refrain from referring to herself as a doctor in her practice and on social media.
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Patients trying to lose weight overestimate their diet quality
Only 28% of participants in a study had “good agreement” between their perceived diet quality and its actual quality.