Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Small-group professional coaching can reduce physician burnout rates by up to nearly 30 percent, according to a study published online July 11 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Joshua Khalili, M.D., from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues assessed the effects of small-group and one-on-one professional coaching to decrease physician burnout and improve work life, work engagemen

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Today's Hospitalist

JULY 22, 2025

WHAT FACTORS are used to calculate hospitalist bonuses? According to data from our most recent annual survey, group and individual performance play a big role, and so do traditional metrics like quality. Our survey found that nearly half of hospitalists—42%—are paid based on a combination of both salary and incentives. On average, hospitalists earn about $43,000 of their annual income from bonuses and incentives.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

Dr. Alex McDonald discusses the importance of self-care in addressing physician burnout and shares evidence-based physician wellness strategies. As a family medicine physician, my life is a tapestry of demands: teaching, administrative duties, patient care, procedures, clinical conundrums, and health policy advocacy—all in the relentless pursuit of improving the health of my community and enhancing physicians’ abilities to care for their communities.

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Physician's Practice

JULY 22, 2025

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Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

Research shows that in patients presenting to the emergency department with acute dyspnea, increased calprotectin was associated with 90-day mortality. In patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute dyspnea , increased calprotectin was associated with 90-day mortality, and exhibited a strong positive correlation with illness severity, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

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NPR Health

JULY 22, 2025

AI-generated speech can be heard in customer service and media. Now some patients who lost the ability to talk due to cancer or other disease are using AI to resurrect their natural voices.

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KevinMD

JULY 22, 2025

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly referred to as an enlarged prostate, is a highly prevalent condition affecting millions of men as they age. While it is not cancerous, its impact on daily life can be significant, causing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as frequent urination, weak stream, urgency, or nocturia. Over the past decade, Read more… New treatments for enlarged prostate offer faster relief with fewer side effects originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A model based on noninvasive tests shows high accuracy as a digital tool for the rapid identification of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 12 in the Journal of Inflammation Research. Hailin Wu, from the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, and colleagues sought to establish and validate the optimal model of noninvasive evaluation tests to help clinicians with the early i

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KevinMD

JULY 22, 2025

“It’s not just in your head.” For people living with complex PTSD (CPTSD), these words offer more than comfort—they offer scientific truth. Trauma doesn’t just scar the mind; it reshapes the brain. But so does healing. The hidden epidemic of CPTSD Unlike its better-known cousin PTSD, complex PTSD often emerges from prolonged, repeated trauma—domestic abuse, Read more… How neuroplasticity offers hope for complex PTSD originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a major initiative to reform the organ transplant system. This action follows an investigation by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that uncovered possible troubling practices at a major organ procurement organization.

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KevinMD

JULY 22, 2025

An excerpt from Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19. Many transgender (TG) people live with the constant threat of violence. International research documented a total of over 2,000 murders of TG humans between January 2008 and April 2016.43 (These findings are likely greatly underreported.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

The prime driver of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among men who have sex with men (MSM) may not be perceived as a high HIV infection risk, but a healthy sense of self-esteem and distinctiveness, findings published in HIV Medicine suggest. “Results indicate that the decision to take PrEP is associated with the constructs of identity worth (ie, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and distinctiveness) rather than risk-based appraisals alone,” wrote Anthony J.

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Dr. Shin's Notes

JULY 22, 2025

Symptom Information What is the most uncomfortable symptom you are currently experiencing? When and under what circumstances did the symptom begin? On a scale from 0 to 10, how severe is the symptom? Medical History and Medications Please describe any diagnosed conditions and treatment history. List any medications you are currently taking.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of depressive symptoms is high among women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), according to a study published online July 16 in Menopause. Charissa van Zwol-Janssens, M.D., from the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and colleagues conducted an exploratory cross-sectional observational study to examine associations between clinical and patient-reported outcome measures and depressive symptoms in women with POI.

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Jackson Physician Search

JULY 22, 2025

When Dr. D began her residency training in family medicine, she dreamed of bringing new life into the world and […] The post Lessons from a Physician Job Search in Texas: Sometimes You Have to Drill a Second Well appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with a lower risk for dementia, stroke, and all-cause mortality compared with other antidiabetic drugs, according to a study published online July 15 in JAMA Network Open. Huan-Tang Lin, M.D., Ph.D., from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou in Taiwan, and colleagues examined the association of semaglutide and tirzepatide with the inc

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AMMD

JULY 22, 2025

Perimenopause marks the beginning of a profound hormonal transition for women. This natural phase usually begins in the mid-to-late thirties and can last well into the early fifties. During this time, estrogen and progesterone production shift, setting the stage for menopause. Common symptoms may include hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, weight gain around the midsection, and unpredictable fatigue.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From 2008 to 2023, there was an increase in the prevalence of extremely severe obesity in children, especially among older adolescents and non-Hispanic Black children, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA Network Open. Eliane Münte, from the University of California, San Diego, in La Jolla, and colleagues examined trends in pediatric obesity over time and assessed the association between degree of obesity and comorbidities in a cro

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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

JULY 22, 2025

Secure your ticket for POP! 2025 in beautiful San Diego, September 5–7. Whether you're a practicing physician, resident, or medical student, POP! is the event to learn, get inspired, and make meaningful connections in family medicine. REGISTER HERE The post The Clock is Ticking.Save Your Seat at POP! appeared first on California Academy of Family Physicians.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For preextensively drug resistant tuberculosis (TB), a shortened bedaquiline, delamanid, linezolid, and clofazimine (BDLC) regimen is not noninferior to longer standard of care, according to a study published online July 16 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Lorenzo Guglielmetti, M.D., Ph.D., from Médecins Sans Frontières in Paris, and colleagues conducted an open-label, noninferiority, randomized phase 3 trial in 10 hospitals involving participan

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AMMD

JULY 22, 2025

Perimenopause is a profound transitional phase. For many women, it brings a mix of physical and emotional symptoms that can disrupt daily life. Fatigue becomes harder to shake. Mood swings feel unpredictable. Brain fog dulls clarity and focus. Sleep becomes elusive, even after a long day. These changes can feel overwhelming. You are not alone if you are wondering whether there is a better way to navigate this transition—one that does not involve synthetic hormones or one-size-fits-all solutions.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

SHREVEPORT, La. — When Robert Smith met his future girlfriend in 2010, he wanted to take things slowly. For Smith, no relationship had been easy in the years since he was diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV. People often became afraid when they learned his status, even running away when he coughed. The couple waited months to have sex until Smith felt he could share his medical status.

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NPR Health

JULY 22, 2025

This summer's COVID-19 surge appears to have begun, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Childhood gastrointestinal (GI) disorders may be predictive for interstitial cystitis (IC), according to a study published online June 25 in Neurourology & Urodynamics. Noting that early-life conditions such as GI disorders, urological anomalies (UA), psychiatric disorders, and autoimmune diseases (AD) have been hypothesized as potential risk factors for developing IC in childhood, Mohammad Alipour‐Vaezi, from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, and c

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KevinMD

JULY 22, 2025

WeightWatchers (WW) recently completed a broader financial reorganization, realigning leadership with a sharper focus on clinical innovation and women’s health, including menopause support. The reorganization includes appointing a chief medical officer to lead a more integrated, medically informed approach. WW’s reorganization bankruptcy was driven by mounting debt and pressure from newer weight-loss therapy products, namely Read more… WeightWatchers shifts to value-based care with G

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Peripheral neuropathy (PN) risk factors seem to explain a higher prevalence of the disease among non-Hispanic Black individuals, but not among Hispanic individuals, according to a study published online July 16 in Neurology. Evan L. Reynolds, Ph.D., from Michigan State University in East Lansing, and colleagues conducted a cross-sectional secondary analysis of the U.S.

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AMMD

JULY 22, 2025

Navigating the hormonal shifts of midlife can feel overwhelming. Many women find themselves wondering, Am I in perimenopause or menopause? The symptoms of menopause and perimenopause often blur together, leading to confusion, frustration, and uncertainty about what is actually happening in your body. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Millions of women experience these transitions without clear guidance or support.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

Every time Ashton Alexander sees an ad for Georgia Pathways to Coverage , it feels like a “kick in the face.” Alexander tried signing up for Pathways, the state’s limited Medicaid expansion, multiple times and got denied each time, he said, even though he met the qualifying terms because he’s a full-time student. Georgia is one of 10 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid health coverage to a broader pool of low-income adults.

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Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

JULY 22, 2025

Life gets busy. Between work, family, appointments, and everything in between, stress can sneak up on us and it doesn’t just affect your mind. Stress plays a big role in your physical health too, including your ability to manage weight. At our office, we understand that weight loss isn’t just about willpower it’s about support. Stress can impact your hormones, sleep, energy levels, and cravings, making it even harder to feel your best.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For patients with self-reported diabetes, weekend warrior and regular activity patterns meeting current physical activity recommendations are associated with similarly reduced risks for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published online July 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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KevinMD

JULY 22, 2025

Rising costs are dominating kitchen table conversations across the country, and health care is no exception. In response, federal and state regulators have introduced a range of proposals to curb spending and improve efficiencies—some thoughtful, others deeply flawed. As a former emergency medicine physician and now a health care executive with over three decades of Read more… How reforming insurance, drug prices, and prevention can cut health care costs originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

[link] The Rural Health Transformation Program calls for federal regulators to hand states $10 billion a year for five years starting in fiscal year 2026. But the “devil’s in the details in terms of implementing,” said Sarah Hohman, director of government affairs at the National Association of Rural Health Clinics. “An investment of this amount and this style into rural — hopefully it goes to rural — is the type of investment that we and other advocates have been working

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NPR Health

JULY 22, 2025

Congressional Republicans successfully pushed to add hurdles to qualify for Medicaid by saying they would eliminate fraud. A Montana man says he's breaking the rules to keep his insurance and his job.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology, diagnostic indicators are identified for confirming chronic neuropathic ocular pain (NOP) for patients experiencing chronic dry eye (DE) after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). In a prospective cross-sectional comparison study, Amanda Vázquez, Ph.D., from the Institute of Applied Ophthalmobiology at the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain, and colleagues

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NPR Health

JULY 22, 2025

Sonya Sotinsky recorded herself talking and reading books to preserve a critical element of her personality: her voice. After surgery for oral cancer, AI used those recordings to re-create her voice.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 22, 2025

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Myocardial fibrosis is independently associated with the onset of ventricular arrhythmia in male veteran endurance athletes, according to a study published online July 17 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging. Wasim Javed, Ph.D., from the University of Leeds/Leeds Teaching Hospitals National Health Service Trust in the United Kingdom, and colleagues conducted a prospective observational cohort study involving 106 asymptomatic male competitive cycl

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