January 17, 2025

Patient Care Declines After PE Acquisition

A recent study reveals that patient-reported care experience declined significantly at hospitals acquired by private equity firms, highlighting the potential impact of private equity acquisitions on patient care.

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January 16, 2025

Vertigo, Emesis, Auditory Impairment: What's Your Diagnosis?

A patient presents with sudden-onset right-sided otalgia accompanied by vertigo, emesis, and auditory impairment. Your otoscope reveals an unexpected finding. What's your diagnosis?

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January 16, 2025

Algorithm Improves Diagnosis of Uterine Lesions

"The preoperative 3-class diagnostic algorithm and risk class system can stratify women according to risk of malignancy."

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January 16, 2025

USPSTF Adds Health Equity, Maternal Care Experts

New members, Alicia Fernandez, MD, and Ericka Gibson, MD, MPH, bring expertise in health equity and maternal health care to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, contributing to evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, and counseling services.

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January 16, 2025

Dentures Linked to Cognitive Decline?

Denture use was associated with better baseline cognitive function and a slower annual decline in cognitive function among older adults with partial tooth loss, suggesting prosthodontic rehabilitation may help preserve cognitive health.

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January 16, 2025

Does Moderate Drinking Shield Retirees from Depression?

Study examines how alcohol mediates the retirement-depression link, revealing protective effects of moderate drinking and risks of binge drinking.

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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 15, 2025

Achalasia: Candida's Role in Cancer Risk

New study links esophageal Candida infection to significant cancer risk increase in achalasia patients.

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January 15, 2025

Updated TMS Guidelines for Depression Treatment

Explore the latest transcranial magnetic stimulation guidelines for depression, including updated protocols, safety data, and tailored recommendations for clinicians.

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