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Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination

Physician's Weekly

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled across the country because they may be contaminated with fungus, U.S. So far, no illnesses or serious injuries have been reported, CBS News said. SOURCE: CBS News , June 11, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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Trader Joe’s Recalls Garlic Cheese Curds Due to Listeria Risk

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MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cheese sold at Trader Joe’s has been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious illness called listeriosis. SOURCE: FDA, June 21, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

Physician's Weekly

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chocolate candy sold across the U.S. No illnesses have been reported so far, but the company has issued a voluntary recall out of caution. SOURCE: CBS News , June 21, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. CBS News reported.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

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The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). Emily 06:11 Yeah, we definitely have a pill for every ill. Eric 26:43 And this is in primary care, right? So we did primary care. Go ahead, Connie.

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AAP Updates Recommendations for Adolescent Contraceptive Counseling

Physician's Weekly

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 16 in Pediatrics , updated recommendations are presented for providing adolescent patients with contraceptive counseling and methods. ” Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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What You Should Know About Radiation Oncology: Anish Butala, Emily Martin and Evie Kalmar

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But there are times that a primary care physician or an internal medicine physician may make the referral. Even if it’s a discussion that is involving the primary care physician, the geriatrician, the medical oncologist, the surgical oncologist. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2025.

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Transgender Health, Aging, and Advocacy: A Podcast with Noelle Marie Javier and Jace Flatt

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Eric 01:04 So we’re going to be talking about transgender health in older adults and those with serious illness. And then if, let’s say they plan to switch to you as their primary care provider, then there are a few steps that you can take. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2025.