April 16, 2025

Is Primary Care Becoming Pay-to-Play?

“It’s a way to practice self-preservation in this field that is punishing patients and doctors alike” — one internist explains why some rural physicians are opting for concierge care despite the access trade-offs.

KFF Health News

April 16, 2025

Chronic Pain: 40% Comorbidity with Depression/Anxiety

Women and younger patients with chronic pain demonstrated significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety in this comprehensive meta-analysis, with researchers noting these groups 'were most likely to have depression and anxiety.'

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April 16, 2025

CONSORT 2025: Setting New Standards for Clinical Trial Reporting

"Readers should not have to infer what was probably done; they should be told explicitly." This principle drives the comprehensive CONSORT 2025 update, with its 7 new checklist items aimed at improving clinical trial transparency.

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April 15, 2025

Misuse Risk Varies by Stimulant Type

Researchers found that one in four U.S. adults using prescription stimulants reported misuse, and nearly one in ten met criteria for stimulant use disorder.

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April 14, 2025

Postpartum Contraceptives Linked to Depression Risk

Researchers study found that initiating hormonal contraceptives postpartum was associated with an increased risk of depression within 12 months after childbirth.

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April 11, 2025

Relaxation Techniques Lower Blood Pressure in Short Term, Study

Most relaxation interventions were associated with short-term reductions in blood pressure among adults with hypertension, according to a network meta-analysis of 182 randomized trials.

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April 10, 2025

FDA to Pilot Animal-Free Models

"This initiative marks a paradigm shift in drug evaluation and holds promise to accelerate cures and meaningful treatments for Americans while reducing animal use."

Reuters

April 10, 2025

Study: Pet Ownership Worth $88,000 Annually, Comparable to Marriage

Researchers used instrumental variable analysis to estimate causal effect of pet companionship on wellbeing and found monetary value is comparable to human social interactions.

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April 10, 2025

Medical Oddities: Chewing Gum to Fight Flu & Herpes

Gum that fights viruses, tea that tames tumors, and grip strength that beats your DNA—science is getting creative (and tasty) this week.

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