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

March 02, 2025

OD to OD: Reclaiming My Joy

I realized that the holiday season had shifted for me from a source of joy, to a time of apprehension...

Optometric Management

February 28, 2025

Kindness, Mercy, Empathy, Compassion: Are They Relevant in the Era of Robotics and AI?

It’s a fast-paced world, no two ways about it. People move on from one event to another. We have to move on either for our own sake or the sake of someone near and dear. In the medical field, patients...

The ASCO Post

February 28, 2025

mRNA Vaccination Linked to Fewer Post-COVID Symptoms in Children

Researchers found an association between mRNA vaccination and lower odds of PCC in children.

Conexiant

February 28, 2025

Dementia Risk: Anticholinergic Bladder Drug Choice Key

Anticholinergic bladder drugs were associated with an increased risk of dementia compared with nonuse, but not when compared with the beta-3 agonist mirabegron.

Conexiant

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 25, 2025

Early Perimenopause Symptoms and Health Care-Seeking in U.S. Women

Researchers highlighted significant perimenopause symptoms and health care-seeking behaviors among women as young as 30.

Conexiant

February 25, 2025

FDA Delays Update on 'Healthy' Label

The finalization of new criteria for the "healthy" nutrient content claim on food labels has been delayed, allowing more time for regulatory review of standards that could significantly influence labeling practices and help reduce diet-related chronic diseases.

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