January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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January 06, 2025

Medical Editors Sound Alarm on Fake Journals

"Particularly vulnerable authors are those who are early in their careers, lack experience and adequate mentorship, and face pressure to publish" — top medical journal editors expose how predatory publishers exploit researchers.

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April 26, 2024

Preclinical Work May Lay Groundwork for Future Targeted Acne Therapies

Researchers may have uncovered factors contributing to the functional divergence of human commensal Cutibacterium acnes bacteria.

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September 23, 2024

Physicians Urged to Scrutinize Employers Beyond Salary

Beyond salary and work-life balance, physicians seeking new roles should evaluate potential employers' governance, reward systems, and culture, according to a viewpoint published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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October 11, 2024

Skin Pigmentation: Rethinking Drug Efficacy

With skin pigmentation influencing drug binding and potentially altering therapeutic outcomes, understanding melanin's role in pharmacokinetics is key to advancing equitable treatments.

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November 26, 2024

Do Cancer Drugs Trigger Skin Issues?

A recent analysis reveals that nearly 50% of significant dermatologic adverse events linked to anticancer therapies are associated with targeted therapies, with rash, dry skin, and alopecia being the most commonly reported adverse events.

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December 04, 2024

UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot Outside NYC Hotel

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare's insurance unit, was fatally shot in the chest.

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April 30, 2024

Tips to Manage Dermatillomania

Experts detailed the potential risks of dermatillomania.

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