KevinMD

JUNE 16, 2025

We are more than a decade into what has been called the deadliest drug epidemic in American history. Every medical professional is now educated on the risks of opioids. Nearly every hospital has issued guidelines about careful prescribing. And yet — at the bedside, some things haven’t changed. This was driven home to me again Read more… It’s time for pain protocols to catch up with the opioid crisis originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Australian researchers have demonstrated that the use of a new, less toxic drug combination after stem cell transplants for leukemia significantly improves patient outcomes post-transplant, reducing the risk of the life-threatening complication of graft versus host disease (GVHD).

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KevinMD

JUNE 16, 2025

If you’re a physician or practice owner, here’s a challenge: open a browser and Google yourself. Now ask a trusted friend or family member—ideally someone who fits your ideal patient profile—to do the same. What do they see? Do you show up in the top three listings? Are there recent reviews with 4+ stars? Does Read more… First impressions happen online—not in your exam room originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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NPR Health

JUNE 16, 2025

Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program.

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KevinMD

JUNE 16, 2025

Every week, I speak with patients who have spent years—sometimes decades—searching for answers. They’ve seen rheumatologists, neurologists, cardiologists, physical therapists, and more, trying to piece together a puzzle that no one provider seems to fully understand. Their symptoms are dismissed as anxiety, growing pains, or “just part of being flexible.” But the truth is often Read more… Dedicated hypermobility clinics can transform patient care originally appeared in KevinMD.

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Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 16, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience and efficiency are more important than ever in healthcare. Waiting days or even weeks for diagnostic results can be stressful and delay crucial treatment. That’s why having access to advanced onsite diagnostics is a game-changer for both patients and healthcare providers. At Family Medicine Austin, we’re dedicated to enhancing patient […] The post Enhancing Patient Care Through Advanced Onsite Diagnostics appeared first on Family M

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KevinMD

JUNE 16, 2025

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Anesthesiologist Maire Daugharty, who expanded her expertise by earning a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, discusses her article “Why ADHD isn’t just a childhood disorder and what that means for adults.” Maire discusses the critical importance of timely diagnosis Read more… Why ADHD in adults is often missed—and why it matters [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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KevinMD

JUNE 16, 2025

Burnout isn’t a weakness—it’s a warning sign. I recently spoke with a nurse practitioner looking for a lifestyle change that could give her more balance without stepping away from medicine. “I love caring for patients,” she told me, “but I don’t even recognize my life anymore. My schedule runs me, not the other way around.” Read more… How locum tenens work helps physicians and APPs reclaim control originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

As the opioid epidemic persists across the United States, a team of researchers from Brown University has developed new diagnostic techniques for detecting opioid compounds in adults with opioid use disorder and infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

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KevinMD

JUNE 16, 2025

Eighty-five thousand medical malpractice lawsuits are filed per year, but the total number of claims reviewed by lawyers is unknown. What underlies their decision to proceed is their inability to determine which complication results from a systemic medical error in a medical intervention and which is just a random error of nature. Reflected in this Read more… The hidden incentives driving frivolous malpractice lawsuits originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. What does the doctor do first? How long will it take? What information should you bring? Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

A multidisciplinary team led by Professor Li Yulong from the School of Life Sciences at Peking University has developed a far-red fluorescent dopamine (DA) probe that enables real-time, multiplex imaging of neurotransmitters in the living brain.

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NPR Health

JUNE 16, 2025

A new $7.4 billion opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family has been approved by all U.S.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Two existing medications—one used for smoking cessation and the other for depression—appear to work effectively together in treating alcohol use disorder. The combination reduces alcohol cravings, lowers consumption, and may decrease the risk of nausea. These findings come from a new study led by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

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NPR Health

JUNE 16, 2025

A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

A new hereditary condition has been discovered that affects patients' ability to repair DNA—leaving them both at greater risk of developing blood cancer, and unable to repair some of the damage caused by chemotherapy treatments.

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Barton Associates

JUNE 16, 2025

Sales leader honored for driving AI transformation and accelerating growth across the organization PEABODY, Mass. — Barton Associates proudly announces that Dan Bassani, Vice President of Sales, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2025 40 Under 40 list, recognizing the next generation of leaders shaping the future of staffing through innovation, performance, and vision.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Cornell researchers have identified an antibiotic, rifampin, that is 99.9% effective against Salmonella Typhi, the bacterium that causes typhoid fever. Researchers also predict that rifampin will work on other life-threatening diseases like bacterial pneumonia and meningitis.

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Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective To present recommendations from 5 provincial reference panels conducted as part of the OurCare initiative, the largest-ever national effort to engage the public about the future of primary care in Canada. Composition of the committee Each provincial reference panel included 30 to 36 members of the public who were randomly selected to represent the demographic characteristics of that province.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

A new study led by researchers at University of Iowa Health Care has revealed a significant association between high blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational hypertension) and an increased risk of seizures in children.

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Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective To describe family physicians’ experiences of administrative burden in practice. Design Qualitative study using constructivist grounded theory. Setting Ontario. Participants Family physicians. Method In-depth virtual interviews with family physicians practising in Ontario who completed postgraduate training between 2017 and 2022. Main findings A total of 36 family physicians were interviewed.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Nearly one in four U.S. adults over the age of 65 have diabetes. Older veterans are highly impacted by this disease, due in part to risk factors incurred during their military service, such as exposure to Agent Orange and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Diabetes requires active and ongoing daily self-management and increases the risk of developing other chronic health conditions, which negatively impact functioning and disability.

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Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective To explore how factors associated with various compensation models affect job satisfaction of family physicians. Data sources Three databases were searched (Web of Science, Embase, and MEDLINE) with 3 keywords (MeSH headings) used: family physician, payment model , and job satisfaction. Study selection To be included articles had to be peer reviewed, at least 50% of study participants had to be family physicians practising longitudinal or comprehensive care, and articles had to address

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Your brain makes insulin—the same insulin produced by your pancreas. The same insulin that is not produced in people with type 1 diabetes and the same insulin that does not work properly in people with type 2 diabetes.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

Biomarkers for drug hypersensitivity reactions show promise, but most require validation for clinical use, according to members of the EAACI Task Force. Biomarkers for drug-induced immune reactions aid clinicians in diagnosing, risk-stratifying, and managing diseases. But the varied mechanisms and clinical presentations of drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) can make diagnosis and treatment challenging, and most biomarkers still require validation.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 13.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some time during 2023. That means 18 million families didn't have enough to meet their needs and often didn't know where the next meal would come from.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective and clinically effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online June 10 in Radiology. Perry J. Pickhardt, M.D., from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in Madison, and colleagues compared the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of CRC screening with CTC versus multitarget stool DNA (mt-sDNA) testing.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast sandwich suddenly looks more appealing than your usual yogurt and berries. By the afternoon, chips or candy from the break room call your name. This isn't just about willpower.

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Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective To analyze the economic effects of policies created by the Alberta government to address the shortage of family physician (FP) services following the COVID-19 pandemic. Design Starting with the government’s statement of the shortage (between 600,000 and 700,000 persons with unmet primary care needs) and using current caseload measures, a measure of the number of FPs and nurse practitioners (NPs) needed to fill the gap was developed.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Understanding the electrical activity of neurons is key to unlocking insights into neurological diseases. Yale researchers have unveiled a high-throughput automated method that captures the electrical activity of large numbers of neurons simultaneously and without bias.

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Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective Administrative burden contributes to the current primary care crisis. This critical review of the literature explores how primary care administrative burden is discussed, including how it is defined and what drivers and solutions have been identified. Data sources A systematic search of MEDLINE and CINAHL electronic databases for peer-reviewed original research articles, literature reviews, and commentaries that discuss administrative burden in the context of primary care or primary he

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Sleep apnea will become more common and more severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens across the globe, warn Flinders University sleep experts.

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Sound Physicians

JUNE 16, 2025

Log In Patient Resources Compliance Search Our Specialties Emergency Medicine Hospital Medicine Critical Care Anesthesia Telemedicine Sound Practice Solutions Long-Term Care ACO Careers Clinical Careers Business Careers About The Sound Story Leadership Team Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Contact Insights & Resources Case Studies Podcasts Blogs Press Releases Media Inquiries Webinars June 16, 2025 Integration with intention How integrated clinical programs help reduce delays, enhance outcomes

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

A recent study led by the University of Turku, Finland, analyzed the DNA map of more than 14,000 gut metagenomes in a global dataset and found that there are differences in antibiotic resistance between genders. In high-income countries, women had more antibiotic resistance genes than men.

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Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective To assist in workforce planning by updating trends in the characteristics of near-retirement comprehensive family physicians (FPs) and their patients since the COVID-19 pandemic. Design Population-level serial cross-sectional analysis using linked health administrative datasets. Setting Ontario. Participants The Ontario population as of March 31, 2022 (15,023,570), and the comprehensive FPs to whom they are attached (9375).

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

First described 60 years ago, chronic myoclonus following cerebral anoxia is now known as Lance-Adams syndrome. This is a severe disorder whose mechanisms were, until now, poorly understood. Geoffroy Vellieux, Vincent Navarro, and their colleagues at the Paris Brain Institute now show that this condition originates in the motor cortex. Their findings are published in the journal Neurology.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine , a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression and brain injuries. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week approving $50 million in state funds for ibogaine research, The New York Times reported. The goal is to support clinical trials and bring in another $50 million in private investment to help ibogaine win approval from the U.S.

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