A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 9, 2025

Medicine is a love that finds us wherever we happen to be. It snatched me, a quiet four year old boy, almost sixty [ eight(!) ] years ago. I don’t know how it happened. I remember being in the hospital and having stomach X-rays and I have also been told we had a family doctor who made house calls. I couldn’t have seen doctors on TV, because television was only introduced in Sweden when I was three and I saw my first program at age 5, a show about an infantile doll named “Andy P

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

OUR ENTIRE FIELD of hospital medicine grew out of the need to innovate to address the growing complexities of inpatient medicine. Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care.

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NPR Health

MAY 9, 2025

'/> Michael Gonzales, the ambassador to Zambia, announced at an emotional press conference that the U.S. would cut $50 million in aid due to theft of medications. (Image credit: U.S.

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Family Medicine Austin

MAY 9, 2025

Maintaining a healthy digestive system is crucial for overall well-being. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a vital role in breaking down the food we eat, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. However, many people experience GI disorders that can disrupt these processes and impact quality of life. Understanding common gastrointestinal disorders can help you recognize symptoms […] The post Understanding Common Gastrointestinal Disorders: Expert Insights from Family Medicine Austin

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NPR Health

MAY 9, 2025

Katherine Wells, the public health director in Lubbock, Texas, describes her fight to stop the largest measles outbreak since 2000, despite a chaotic reorganization of federal health agencies.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 9, 2025

[link] We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Aye presents a case of behavior change, headaches, and blurry vision to Vale. Neurology DDx Schema Aye Chan Moe Thant (@AyeThant94) Aye graduated from University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar, and has been working with her mentor neurologist, one of only three neurologists covering the Upper Myanmar region of 23 million population.

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NPR Health

MAY 9, 2025

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the numbers of measles cases in the country on Friday. Here's what they say and what it means for public health in the U.S.

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NPR Health

MAY 9, 2025

GOP lawmakers in swing districts insist they will not vote for any proposal that strips benefits, placing them at odds with more conservative lawmakers looking to secure deep cuts in spending.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 9, 2025

Women who experience significant weight gain after the age of 20 and either have their first child after the age of 30 or don't have children are almost three times more likely to develop breast cancer than those who give birth earlier and whose weight remains relatively stable, new research from the UK being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found.

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NPR Health

MAY 9, 2025

Casey Means, President Trump's new pick for U.S. surgeon general faces questions about her medical qualifications. And despite RFK Jr's support, some in the MAHA movement are lobbying against her.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 9, 2025

The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases Friday, even as Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases since its large outbreak began three months ago.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 9, 2025

U.S. regulators said Friday that they would allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation's food supply.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 9, 2025

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) highlights the need to support women and their families with overweight or obesity to optimize their health and weight before they become pregnant.

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