March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

Researchers found that female physicians had a significantly higher suicide risk than female nonphysicians.

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March 17, 2025

Statins Reduce HCC Risk in Liver Disease

New research shows statin therapy significantly lowers hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatic decompensation risk while improving fibrosis outcomes in chronic liver disease patients with elevated FIB-4 scores.

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March 13, 2025

FDA Chief Counsel Resigns Two Days In

U.S. FDA's chief counsel resigns amidst controversy surrounding her appointment and connections to mifepristone during the Biden administration.

Reuters

March 12, 2025

6% of All Deaths Related to Alcohol, Review Fings

"Chronic ethanol intake, through one of its main metabolic products, acetaldehyde, causes pathological changes in the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Even moderate amounts of alcohol may increase the risk of cancers, such as colorectal cancer."

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March 11, 2025

Doctors Never Truly Vacation, Study Reveals

"Organizations should implement strategies to minimize clinical tasks during PTO."

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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.

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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

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

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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