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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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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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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. Caution While this study provides important insights, it is worth noting that probiotics may still play a role in other health contexts. N Engl J Med.

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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

Ruiz, MD, Chair, ABIM Geriatric Medicine Board The Geriatric Medicine Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 28, 2025. 4,372 of these (92%) also have a current valid certificate in Internal Medicine. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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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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GeriPal Takeover! Nancy Lundeberg and Annie Medina-Walpole

GeriPal

I will always, as always, say, you know, you’re welcome to do this in 2026. Annie 02:31 So if you go to the A G S meeting every year, you know that this group of three individuals comprises the AGS literature update. So this is something. This is the plenary to attend. It is a sold out crowd. Of course. We will step aside. Go Cubs, go.

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