March 26, 2025

State Eyes New Tools to Bolster Health Workforce

Proposals include licensure for community health workers, expanded provider roles, and Medicaid coverage adjustments to address staffing gaps and access barriers.

KFF Health News

March 24, 2025

TPT Lowers Tuberculosis Risk in Rheumatic Patients

TPT decreased the overall risk of tuberculosis disease in patients with rheumatic diseases, with a 76% risk reduction observed in certain subgroups, researchers reported.

Conexiant

March 21, 2025

FDA Approves Guselkumab for Crohn’s Disease

The FDA has approved guselkumab (TREMFYA®) for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, supported by Phase 3 trial data showing clinical and endoscopic superiority over ustekinumab.

Conexiant

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 14, 2025

High BMI Driving Osteoarthritis Surge Among Postmenopausal Women: Study

Researchers report in a new global study, highlighting a 139.8% increase in prevalence since 1990.

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March 14, 2025

CADM Misdiagnosed Twice as Often as DM, Linked to Poorer Outcomes

Study reveals CADM patients face twice the misdiagnosis rate of DM patients, with diagnostic delays associated with increased hospitalization and ILD risks.

Conexiant

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

Medical Oddities: Herpes Up the Nose, Trouble for the Brain

Herpes entering through the nose smells like trouble for the brain. Mangos may have a seat at the metabolic table. And humans don't understand their dogs as much as they think they do. We dive into these studies and more.

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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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