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Health professionals speak out against the new nuclear arms race

Common Sense Family Doctor

The last of the nuclear arms accords, the New START treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation, is set to expire in 2026. In 2024, the New York City Department of Health held a series of workshops on hospital emergency responses to an improvised nuclear detonation by a nonstate terrorist actor.

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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

every year, leading to emergency department visits and hospitalizations. N Engl J Med 2018; 379:2015-2026. Introduction Acute gastroenteritis affects millions of children in the U.S. However, for pediatric gastroenteritis, the evidence suggests they do not provide significant benefits. N Engl J Med. 2018 Nov 22;379(21):2002-2014.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

2026 Physician Vision Quest Retreat Dec 3–7, 2025 ~ 1:1 or small group retreat Craving clarity before the new year? ” ~ Psychiatrist, WI “Having been hospitalized several times for severe depression and suicidality, I can absolutely say that Pamela’s environment is much more conducive to healing than a psychiatric ward.

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Join ABIM Governance: apply by July 20

ABIM

ABIM is pleased to announce openings on the Board of Directors , ABIM Council and several Specialty Boards for initial three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026. Applications are due Sunday, July 20, 2025. ABIM Governance provides a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to join outstanding colleagues in service to the profession and to patients.

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Hoffman, MD , Hospital Corporation of America, to the Geriatric Medicine LKA Approval Committee Updates from the Geriatric Medicine Approval Committees Helen L. At the spring meeting, the Geriatric Medicine Board reviewed candidate materials for two openings and voted to approve the following appointments: Kourosh A.

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Key Bills in the 2025 Legislative Session AAFP is Watching Closely

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

Running from February 4 to May 15, this session promises to bring substantial changes to medical consent laws, Medicaid coverage, rural hospital funding, taxation on essential goods, and the transparency of healthcare costs. HB 86 – Rural Hospital Investment Fund Bill What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Rep.

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CDC, FDA Warn of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pistachio Cream

Physician's Weekly

One person has been hospitalized; however, no deaths have been reported at this time. 19, 2026 (production code: 241019) and to thoroughly disinfect items and surfaces that may have come in contact with the product. Four individuals across two states have contracted the same strain of Salmonella.

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