KevinMD
JUNE 17, 2025
As an endodontist who specializes in saving natural teeth, I have a front-row seat when it comes to observing the nuances of oral health. I can tell who is a flosser, a fan of tooth whiteners, and the sweet tooths among us. Occasionally, and particularly in younger adults, I see signs of severe tooth decay. Read more… Why removing fluoride from water is a public health disaster originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
AMMD
JUNE 17, 2025
Low thyroid hormone is more common than many realize. Whether you have received a formal diagnosis or you simply feel exhausted, foggy, or have noticed weight gain, your thyroid gland may be the root cause. Especially if you are also struggling with low energy, cold hands and feet, or thinning hair. It’s important to understand that thyroid medication is not the only option.
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KevinMD
JUNE 17, 2025
“Some people learn. Some don’t. For the former, growing old is a joy. For the latter, it is hell.” I’ve seen both. In exam rooms, break rooms, ORs, and coaching sessions. One physician softens—more present, less defended. Another hardens—brittle, often angry. The difference isn’t intelligence, training, or temperament. It’s whether they’re willing to learn—not just Read more… Why some doctors age gracefully—and others grow bitter originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
The Medical Futurist
JUNE 17, 2025
One of the most common childhood fears is going to the dentist. Who would not relate? Sitting in a huge chair illuminated by blinding light, enduring lengthy seated sessions with someone looking and poking inside your mouth using edgy and frightening devices, producing sounds like the screams of tortured souls from hell. And finally, when the misery is over, that same someone tells you not to eat your favourite sweets and instructs you to brush your teeth regularly.
KevinMD
JUNE 17, 2025
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “The broken health care system doesn’t have to break you.” Jessie discusses the profound changes in the practice of medicine that no longer align with traditional training models. She identifies outdated beliefs Read more… How to survive a broken health care system without losing yourself [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.
AMMD
JUNE 17, 2025
It’s estimated that around 20 million Americans have some type of thyroid disease. 60% are unaware that they even have a condition. (1) Many spend years searching for answers, feeling frustrated, unheard, and unsure of what to do next. They are often told their labs are "normal," yet they still feel exhausted, foggy, and unwell. It is important to understand that true thyroid support goes beyond a prescription.
KevinMD
JUNE 17, 2025
Disclosure: This should not be considered as evidence-based mental health literature. These are the observations of a surgeon with extensive experience being angry. Introduction Many physicians are finding themselves strained from ongoing sociopolitical crises. Dealing with the frequent or continuous consequences of unsustainable practices in health care systems, global systems issues like racism or sexism, Read more… How the cycle of rage is affecting physicians—and how to break free originally
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KevinMD
JUNE 17, 2025
As someone who believes in a healthy amount of social media consumerism — just enough to stay inspired without drowning in every new trend — I recently found myself intrigued by a wellness practice that kept resurfacing on my feed: infrared sauna. Beyond the polished posts and glowing endorsements, my curiosity was also fueled by Read more… What the research really says about infrared saunas originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Users report positive experiences and engagement with a virtual reality tool that trains clinicians on core concepts in infection control, including cleaning and disinfecting portable medical equipment (PME), according to a study published online June 11 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
Dr Chatterjee
JUNE 17, 2025
Our posture, our breath, the way our feet strike the ground – all tell the story of how we move through life. But how often do we pay attention to this story - or even rewrite it?
NPR Health
JUNE 17, 2025
By 2027, Kraft Heinz says all artificial food dyes will be replaced with natural colors. The move comes two months after federal officials called on food companies to stop using synthetic dyes. (Image credit: Photography by Jeremy Villasis.
Today's Hospitalist
JUNE 17, 2025
WHEN IT COMES to hospitalist shift length, 12 hours is still king for the specialty. That’s partially due to the continued popularity of the seven-on, seven-off schedule in hospital medicine. Sixty percent of hospitalists work seven-on, seven-off schedules, and those hospitalists report an average shift length of 11.9 hours. Data from our survey show that for all adult hospitalists, mean shift length is 12 hours.
NPR Health
JUNE 17, 2025
Americans across the political spectrum like Medicaid and think it should get more funding, not less, according to a new poll from health research organization KFF.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The PanDerm artificial intelligence (AI) model improves skin cancer diagnosis when used by doctors, according to a research article published online June 6 in Nature Medicine. Siyuan Yan, from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues developed PanDerm, which was pretrained through self-supervised learning on more than 2 million real-world skin disease images from 11 clinical institutions across four imaging modalities.
Jackson Physician Search
JUNE 17, 2025
Dr. P’s journey to a fulfilling medical career had been a long and winding road. She began her career post-residency […] The post A Family Medicine Physician’s Winding Path to a Perfect Position appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
Researchers developed a novel ultrasonic implant that shows promise for personalized, efficient, and minimally invasive chronic pain management. Research published in Nature Electronics detailed the development of a novel, programmable, self-adaptive ultrasonic wireless implant that could revolutionize chronic pain management. “These findings highlight the potential of ultrasonic implantable electronics in clinical and translational chronic pain management,” wrote study author Yushun
Physician's Practice
JUNE 17, 2025
Health care practices face rising audits and recoupments for using placental membrane grafts in diabetic ulcer treatments, risking significant financial penalties.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
A novel strategy involving blocking peripheral opioid receptors may reverse opioid overdose while avoiding withdrawal and aversion, according to research. Medications that reverse opioid overdose , such as naloxone, cause severe aversive and withdrawal effects through central nervous system actions, but a new study published in eLife points to a promising therapeutic strategy that appears to treat opioid overdose while avoiding withdrawal and aversion: blocking peripheral opioid receptors.
NPR Health
JUNE 17, 2025
A former chess coach says a member of the Taliban vice squad told him: "Playing chess is forbidden. Buying a chess set is forbidden. Even watching it — is forbidden." Why was the game banned?
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
An expert panel recently sought to establish objective criteria for diagnosing and treating obesity, aiming to support clinicians and guide public health strategies. The group comprised 58 experts across several specialties and countries, including people with lived experience of obesity. “The specific aim of the Commission was to establish objective criteria for disease diagnosis, aiding clinical decision making and prioritization of therapeutic interventions and public health strategies,” wrot
Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids
JUNE 17, 2025
At Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids, we’re honored to care for you and your loved ones every day. Your trust means the world to us, and we’re always striving to provide the best possible care and experience. If you’ve had a great visit with us, we’d love if you could take a moment to share your thoughts by leaving us a Google review. Your feedback not only helps us grow but also helps other families in our community find the care they need with confidence.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It is feasible to use electronic health record (EHR) data in the Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS) to accurately predict childhood asthma risk, according to a study published in the June issue of eClinicalMedicine. Arthur Hamie Owora, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, and colleagues sought to externally validate and update the PARS as a passive digital marker (PDM) for asthma risk.
NPR Health
JUNE 17, 2025
Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members who own the company have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with all 50 states and U.S. territories over the company's improper marketing of opioids.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
Postural sway velocity as a screening tool in diabetic peripheral neuropathy represents a potential early marker of balance impairment and fall risk. The 2025 annual meeting of the Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, from May 17, 2025 to May 20, 2025. Several sessions included presentations on diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), such as the Peter J.
ABIM
JUNE 17, 2025
By Nancy S. Reau, MD Dr. Reau is ABIM Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology, specializing in viral hepatitis. She is currently Associate Director of Solid Organ Transplantation and Section Chief of Hepatology at Rush University Medical Center. She has served on the Gastroenterology Traditional, 10-Year Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam Approval Committee since 2022.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
The PATHWEIGH trial aims to embed structured obesity care into primary care, addressing barriers and boosting clinician confidence and patient outcomes. As rates of obesity continue to rise alongside new therapeutic options, a team of researchers at the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will present findings from PATHWEIGH , a pragmatic clinical trial designed to embed evidence-based obesity care directly into primary care workflows. 1 Despite the high and risin
TheHappyMD
JUNE 17, 2025
I ask every doctor the same question. Whether they're seeing patients all day or sitting in boring board meetings, I always ask the same thing. And I always get the same answer. It's kinda depressing actually. Here's what I ask: "Is our healthcare system totally screwed?" Like.are we gonna fix this mess? Or is it gonna collapse like a house of cards first?
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
A subset of common symptoms and diagnoses in the 5 years prior to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in kids hints at a potential prodromal phase of the condition. A subset of metabolic, ocular, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular symptoms, signs, or diagnoses occurred significantly more frequently in children and adolescents in the 5 years before a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis compared with controls without MS, according to a study of claims data published in JAMA Network Ope
The Clinical Problem Solvers
JUNE 17, 2025
[link] Illness script discussed in this episode (This will reveal the final dx) To join us live on Virtual Morning Report (VMR) or to present a case to us, sign up here.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
Knowledge of RSV disease and RSV vaccine eligibility is low among hospitalized older adults, according to a study published online April 1 in JAMA Network Open. Researchers from the CDC examined characteristics associated with RSV vaccine receipt and knowledge and attitudes relating to RSV vaccines during the first season of RSV vaccine use from October 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, among adults aged 60 years or older who were hospitalized with RSV-negative acute respiratory illness.
The Medical Futurist
JUNE 17, 2025
More than 500 people let their bodies have cooled down to -200 Celsius and preserved in liquid nitrogen in the hope that someday in the future, science will be able to cheat death and make them wake up from their Sleeping Beauty state. As of today, no one knows whether they will ever have the chance for a second life. Relax, David, open your eyes! That’s the last line from Vanilla Sky , the movie remake about a wealthy playboy in cryosleep waking up after 150 years from his lucid dream (starring
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Receipt of a stimulant prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth is not associated with an increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study published online June 11 in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Vinod Rao, M.D., Ph.D., from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study using electronic health record data from March 1, 2020, to Aug.
Physician's Practice
JUNE 17, 2025
Health care consumers seek seamless payment experiences that match their digital expectations. Providers must offer flexible options to enhance satisfaction and collections.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A model with eight independent risk factors can predict the risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), according to a study published online June 10 in Menopause. Chenxiang Pan, from Wenzhou Central Hospital in Wenzhou City, China, and colleagues retrospectively identified 429 patients with EOC admitted to the hospital and randomly divided them into a modeling group and a validation group.
NPR Health
JUNE 17, 2025
Global health specialists talk about the consequences of the full or partial ban on travel to the U.S. from 19 countries.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
Recently published survey results indicate that more needs to be done to educate US adults about testicular cancer, particularly younger men. A recent survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) shed light on the public’s perceptions of testicular cancer.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 17, 2025
The ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions will highlight breakthroughs in obesity and diabetes care, including GLP-1 therapies, tech advances, and prevention tools. The upcoming American Diabetes Association (ADA) 85th Scientific Sessions will offer an in-depth look at obesity medications, nutritional interventions, and diabetes prevention and management. The event will convene more than 11,000 global researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to highlight major strides in research and real-world tr
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