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Health professionals speak out against the new nuclear arms race

Common Sense Family Doctor

However, as stated plainly in a recent editorial published in more than 120 medical journals worldwide , “This does not mean humanity is any safer.” 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.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

Sponsorships available for medical students and residents. Tax-deductible & includes CME Design Your Coaching Practice Physician Retreat Sept 2–6, 2025 ~ 1:1 personal retreat Curious how to launch a coaching or consulting business as a physician—without an MBA, coaching certification, or a medical license? Contact Dr. Wible.

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Gastroenterology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Dr. McDonald pointed out that internal ABIM studies have suggested that medical knowledge starts becoming outdated after about five years, which was part of the decision behind the LKA’s five-year cycle. in hospital- or system-owned practice and 23% in academic faculty practice. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

every year, leading to emergency department visits and hospitalizations. However, this large study shows that probiotics do not significantly shorten illness duration, improve symptoms, or reduce the need for additional medical visits. N Engl J Med 2018; 379:2015-2026. N Engl J Med. 2018 Nov 22;379(21):2002-2014. Freedman et al.

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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

McDonald shared more about a pilot model announced last year that would create a pathway for exceptionally qualified international medical graduates (IMGs) successfully completing ACGME-accredited subspecialty fellowship to become Board eligible in Internal Medicine and subspecialties. 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. Here’s a brief overview of the key pieces of legislation that AAFP is diligently monitoring.

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