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Women’s Health : NEJM Journal Watch

WebA 70-Year-Old Woman with a Sensation of Something Moving in Her Nose. A 70-year-old woman sought evaluation for a sensation of something moving in her nose, …

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Preventing Heart Disease in Women: New Guidance from the …

WebPreventing Heart Disease in Women: New Guidance from the American Heart Association. Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS, reviewing Parikh NI et al. …

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The American Heart Association Updates the Definition of Ideal

WebLife's Essential 8™ adds healthy sleep and a 100-point scale for measuring and tracking optimal cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association has …

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Two New Treatment Options in Women's Health

WebTwo New Treatment Options in Women's Health. In 2023, the U.S. FDA approved two new drugs with novel mechanisms of action that address two common and …

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Ambulatory Medicine : NEJM Journal Watch

WebSemaglutide Improves Outcomes in Patients with Obesity, HFpEF, and Type 2 Diabetes. Karol E. Watson, MD, PhD, FACC, reviewing Kosiborod MN et al. N Engl J …

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Does a Healthful Eating Pattern Extend Life

WebHealthful eating was associated with lower total and cause-specific death after 36 years of follow-up in middle-aged adults. Nearly everyone believes that an unhealthful diet has adverse consequences, including heightened risk for early death. However, most supportive evidence is based on research that involved single nutrients …

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Why Do Some People Develop Obesity Despite High Levels of …

WebA patient whose weight increases despite following the usual recommendation of 8000 to 10,000 steps daily (and therefore might have a high PRS) might need to increase activity by 3000 to 4000 additional steps daily. Brittain EL et al. Physical activity and incident obesity across the spectrum of genetic risk for obesity.

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NEJM Journal Watch

WebNoninsulin Diabetes Drugs and Congenital Malformations. Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP, reviewing Cesta CE et al. JAMA Intern Med 2023 Dec 11. Maternal …

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Insights from the AAFP Physician Health and Well-Being Conference

WebMay 4th, 2022 Insights from the AAFP Physician Health and Well-Being Conference Mikita Arora, MD

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Leaving Against Medical Advice (AMA): A Clinician’s Dilemma

WebWhen a patient leaves AMA, the patient is leaving before their treating physician recommends discharge or despite medical advice to the contrary. This …

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Early Warning Signs of Burnout and Functional Impairment in …

WebSeptember 9, 2021. Early Warning Signs of Burnout and Functional Impairment in Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Music as Medicine

WebMusic as Medicine. Thomas L. Schwenk, MD, reviewing McCrary JM et al. JAMA Netw Open 2022 Mar 22. In a meta-analysis, music interventions were associated …

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Too Much Oxygen Is Harmful

WebA meta-analysis shows significantly higher mortality with liberal use of supplemental oxygen in acutely ill patients. Supplemental oxygen can be a life-saving …

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NEJM Journal Watch Hospital Medicine Top Stories of 2022

WebWe are pleased to bring you our 2022 NEJM Journal Watch Hospital Medicine Top Stories. As usual, our list focuses on inpatient and intensive care topics …

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Tallying the Waste in American Healthcare

WebEstimates of total waste ranged from $600 billion to almost $2 trillion annually, or 17% to 53% of the $3.6 trillion we now spend annually on healthcare. To place these …

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How Worthwhile Are Routine Checkups

WebThe periodic health exam or checkup is a time-honored medical tradition that generally is received positively by patients, is eligible for reimbursement and encouraged …

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Is the Thymus Important in Adults

WebAdults who underwent thymectomy had excess mortality and cancer incidence in a retrospective study. Infants born without a thymus have severe combined …

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Does Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Improve Mental Well …

WebJanuary 19, 2023. Does Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Improve Mental Well-Being in Transgender and Nonbinary Adolescents?

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Emicizumab: A Promising Option for Hemostatic Control in …

WebEmicizumab is a bispecific monoclonal antibody that mimics the function of activated factor VIII and achieves hemostasis even in the presence of inhibitors; it is …

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