May 07, 2025

COVID-19 Vaccination May Lower Fibromyalgia Risk, Study

A large matched-cohort study found that COVID-19 vaccination was linked to a reduced risk of developing fibromyalgia among survivors, particularly in men and those with depression or anxiety.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 21, 2025

Key Risk Factors for Shoulder Pain

"Three of the five significant risk factors for injury can be identified by objective pre-screening measures."

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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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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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January 08, 2025

Modified Consent May Aid Psychedelic Trials

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco propose modifications to informed consent procedures in psychedelic drug trials, aiming to balance scientific rigor and ethical standards.

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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.

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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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