May 27, 2025

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Knee Pain Relief

A pilot study found that a single 60-minute session of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and improved heart rate variability, showing promise for non-drug pain management.

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May 23, 2025

Regular Exercise Slows Memory Decline in Seniors

In a study of older adults with memory problems, those who exercised regularly for 12 months had less cognitive decline than those who did not receive any intervention.

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May 22, 2025

Voices on the Go: Top Podcasts for Physicians

Physicians are tuning to podcasts that combine clinical insight, career development, and storytelling.

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May 19, 2025

Sleep Pattern Disruption Tied to Psych Symptoms

Blunted slow-wave sleep in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome was linked to increased daytime sleepiness and behavioral difficulties, including attention problems and negative psychotic symptoms.

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May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 09, 2025

Self-Harm Risk Rises Prior to and Following Gabapentinoids 

Researchers tracked over 10,000 patients and found the risk of self-harm was highest before starting gabapentinoids and again shortly after stopping, highlighting key periods for clinical monitoring.

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May 08, 2025

FDA Warns Physicians of Tianeptine Dangers

The FDA warns physicians about unapproved tianeptine products that are linked to severe adverse events, including dependence, toxicity, and death.

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May 08, 2025

Naltrexone Forms Show Similar AUD Results

A randomized trial of 248 hospitalized patients with alcohol use disorder found no significant difference in drinking reduction between oral and injectable naltrexone.

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May 08, 2025

Mindfulness Therapy May Reduce Opioid Craving Signals

Mindfulness training helped normalize brain responses to positive emotion in people with opioid use disorder, reducing their craving and improving emotional regulation.

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