January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

Conexiant

January 13, 2025

Boosting Primary Care: Medical School Strategies

"It’s not the medical schools that are the problem; it’s the job. The job is too toxic.”

KFF Health News

January 08, 2025

Limited Use of Gender-Affirming Medications in Teens

New study reports rare use of puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones among U.S. transgender adolescents from 2018 to 2022.

Conexiant

September 23, 2024

Physicians Urged to Scrutinize Employers Beyond Salary

Beyond salary and work-life balance, physicians seeking new roles should evaluate potential employers' governance, reward systems, and culture, according to a viewpoint published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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October 08, 2024

Education for Gen Alpha and Z on Social Media and Cosmetic Dermatology Trends

A recent study reveals the alarming rise of body dysmorphic disorders among adolescents from Generations Alpha and Z, attributing it to the influence of social media and celebrity comparisons. Clinics in Dermatology presents strategies to address these issues.

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June 26, 2024

FDA Releases Guidance for Drugmakers on Diversity in Clinical Studies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance for drugmakers and medical device makers to improve diversity in clinical trials, emphasizing the importance of actions to support more equitable access to medical innovations.

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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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September 24, 2024

Pediatric Wards: Idaho Bursting, Alaska Empty

From overflowing cribs to empty pediatric wings, new data reveals a 133.3% difference in children's hospital bed occupancy rates between the most and least crowded states.

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June 05, 2024

Noncompete Ban May Not Help Nonprofit Workers

Health care professionals welcome the FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements but are concerned it may not protect those in nonprofit health care settings, potentially impacting most of the nation's medical professionals.

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