March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

Conexiant

March 03, 2025

More States Fast Track Foreign-Trained Physicians

Since 2023, nine states have waived U.S. residency requirements for some foreign-trained physicians, with more states considering similar changes.

KFF Health News

February 26, 2025

Social Media’s Role in Medical Overdiagnosis

Researchers found that most social media posts promoting medical tests with potential for overdiagnosis predominantly focused on benefits, with limited discussion of harms or supporting scientific evidence.

Conexiant

February 26, 2025

New Medical Malpractice Rules Issued by American Law Institute

The American Law Institute's first restatement of medical malpractice law shifts focus from customary practice to evidence-based medicine.

Conexiant

February 24, 2025

Do Black Female Doctors Die Earlier?

New JAMA Internal Medicine study finds Black female physicians face higher mortality rates than White women in general population.

Conexiant

February 19, 2025

Lithium Blood Levels Predict Thyroid, Kidney Risks

Lithium therapy in bipolar disorder patients is linked to increased risks of hypothyroidism and chronic kidney disease, with specific serum level thresholds informing optimal treatment strategies, according to a large cohort study.

Conexiant

February 14, 2025

Study: Patients Trust Female Docs Less

Study findings and an interview with the lead investigator.

Conexiant

February 10, 2025

Guideline-Based Mental Health Treatment Gaps Identified

Researchers found significant gaps in mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

Conexiant

February 07, 2025

Is Thyroid Cancer Overdiagnosed?

A retrospective study provides new evidence that thyroid cancer continues to be overdiagnosed and that aggressive screening and treatment of thyroid cancer has not led to higher survival rates.

The ASCO Post