March 03, 2025

HCV Screening Uptake in Pregnancy vs General Population

Researchers found that universal hepatitis C screening guidelines increased testing rates in pregnant women, but overall uptake remained low, particularly among nonpregnant women.

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March 03, 2025

Does Obesity Start in the Brain?

Short-term overeating triggers liver fat accumulation and disrupts brain insulin action in healthy-weight men, with effects persisting after returning to a normal diet.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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February 24, 2025

Higher Dietary Niacin Intake May Reduce Kidney Stone Risk

Higher dietary niacin intake is associated with a reduced risk of kidney stones, particularly in adults under 60, according to a new study.

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February 21, 2025

Examining Coprescription Trends Driving the Twin Epidemic

In a 10-year U.S. cohort study, researchers identified a strong association between stimulant coprescriptions and escalating opioid doses.

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February 21, 2025

FDA Approves First Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Treatment

The FDA has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) as the first treatment for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a rare lipid storage disorder.

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