December 18, 2024

Doctor Unions Surge Tenfold Since 2023

The number of physicians seeking to unionize has spiked in recent years.

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December 18, 2024

Physicians With Kids Face Large Pay Gaps

Physician compensation remains a central concern in health care, influenced by educational debt, specialty-specific variations, and evolving employer policies.

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December 16, 2024

AAP Unveils Screening Protocol Changes

New guidelines for congenital heart disease screening recommend a single retest and require ≥95% oxygen saturation in both pre- and post-ductal measurements, aiming to simplify detection while maintaining accuracy.

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December 12, 2024

Key Genetic Variants in Palmoplantar Keratoderma

In a Danish cohort of 142 patients with palmoplantar keratoderma, researchers identified DSP variants linked to cardiomyopathy risk in seemingly typical cases, highlighting why genetic testing matters beyond just diagnosis.

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December 05, 2024

AHA: Smokeless Nicotine's CVD Risks

New data reveals smokeless oral nicotine products show lower cardiovascular risks than cigarettes but are associated with increased mortality in patients with existing heart conditions.

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December 02, 2024

2024 Vitamin D Guidelines: A Critical Review

"If the pharmaceutical industry had developed a single drug capable of reducing cancer mortality by 25%, autoimmune disorders by 39%, and COVID-19 infection rates by 74%, it would be heralded as a miracle drug."

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November 26, 2024

U.S. Life Expectancy Gaps Widen

A recent analysis reveals widening life expectancy disparities in the U.S., with American Indian and Alaska Native participants in the West experiencing a significant decline to just 63.6 years by 2021.

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November 26, 2024

Myocarditis Risk: COVID-19 versus Influenza

COVID-19 was associated with a myocarditis rate of 0.73 per 1,000 person-years compared to 0.24 for influenza, with young males showing the highest rates.

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November 26, 2024

Preterm Birth Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

A recent study in Canada found that preterm birth is linked to higher mortality risks, with the greatest risk observed in the first year of life. Read more in JAMA Network Open.

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