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 14, 2025

Novel Focal Point Technology Controls Laser Treatment Depth

"The focused ring beam spares an island of superficial tissue," researchers report in a new study demonstrating precise depth control in laser treatments while protecting the epidermis.

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August 12, 2024

Study: U.S. Child Allergy Rates Shifted During Pandemic

A recent study investigated the prevalence of allergies and asthma among U.S. children during and before the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing changes in allergy prevalence and potential associations with pandemic-related lifestyle changes.

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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 13, 2024

Air Pollution Doubles Eczema Risk: Major Study

Individuals with eczema lived in areas with significantly higher PM2.5 concentrations, with each 10 μg/m3 increase in fine particulate matter associated with 2.66 times greater odds of developing the condition in this nationwide study of 286,766 adults.

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June 05, 2024

Noncompete Ban May Not Help Nonprofit Workers

Health care professionals welcome the FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements but are concerned it may not protect those in nonprofit health care settings, potentially impacting most of the nation's medical professionals.

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August 08, 2024

Antibiotics Linked to Serious Skin Reactions: Study

A population-based study in Ontario, Canada, found that commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions. The study compared the risk across different antibiotic classes, shedding light on the importance of judicious antibiotic prescribing.

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June 19, 2024

Specialties With Highest Unprofessional Behavior Reports

A recent study reveals that surgeons are most frequently reported for unprofessional behavior by coworkers, while pediatric-focused physicians are least likely to be reported.

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