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Training a diverse physician workforce: a survey of alumni of a medical education program focused on underserved populations [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

At the University of California Los Angeles, the PRIME Leadership and Advocacy (PRIME-LA) program prepares medical students to be leaders and advocates in clinical care, research, or policymaking for marginalized communities. Study design and Setting: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of PRIME-LA graduates during 2013-2022.

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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

Caution While this study provides important insights, it is worth noting that probiotics may still play a role in other health contexts. However, for pediatric gastroenteritis, the evidence suggests they do not provide significant benefits. Pediatrics, 2013. 2013 Sep;38(5):467-76. Epub 2013 Jul 10.

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Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Osman Saleem

Sound Physicians

I went to the University of Toronto and finished my Bachelor of Science there in 2013. I wanted to get back to where we were, to give back to the program that gave my career a place to start, and to provide stability to my fellow providers. When prospective providers visit Mercy Hospital of Buffalo team.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Physician's Weekly

Deana Hendrickson, 66, who provides daily care for three young grandsons in Los Angeles, sought an additional MMR shot, though she was vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella as a child, in case her immunity to measles had waned. . 1, 2013, weren’t eligible for vaccination, but those even slightly younger were eligible.

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FDA Abandons Its Defense of the LDT Rule, But is It Signaling an Increase in RUO Scrutiny?

FDA Law Blog

RUO-labeled reagents and materials are often used in LDTs in clinical laboratories. Some of the claims that FDA cited as being for diagnostic use included Simple and patient-friendly measurement of hormone profiles, Provides accurate, low level detection, and Can be performed also by patients.

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Transition Plans for Covid-19 Products are Amongst CDRH FY2023 Priorities

FDA Law Blog

Also part of FDA’s FY2023 guidance document plan is a retrospective review of guidance documents issued in 1993, 2003, and 2013. The 2013 guidance documents include, but are not limited to, in vitro diagnostic and clinical trial considerations. electronic thermometers, single lumen needles, piston syringes).

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Dave, MD, MPH , inquired how stressors may contribute to candidates failing the certification examination and Dr. McDonald stated that knowledge gaps were the primary cause, though ABIM provides safeguards to reduce stress like grace periods and consideration of compassionate exemptions for extraordinary life circumstances.