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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

Women’s health screenings are an essential part of preventive care, yet many people aren’t sure what to expect during these visits—or when the right time is to schedule them. Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have.

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Activated Charcoal for Detoxing: How It Works and Why It Helps

AMMD

Whether you are new to the health scene or have been around for a while, you have probably heard about the importance of detoxing. You may also have seen the growing trend of using activated charcoal for detoxing. Is there any truth to this, or is it simply a passing fad? Hospitals have been using activated charcoal to address cases of acute poisoning.

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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2 Show Notes by Asya Pitre April 25, 2025 Summary: In this second half of a two-part series, Dr. Tami Benton and Dr. Kevin Simon discuss racial and gender health disparities in youth suicide. They explore the impact of racism, trauma, and inequities in care, while emphasizing the need for culturally grounded, community-based prevention.

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When To Take Activated Charcoal for Detoxing

AMMD

Unless you have been living under a rock, you are likely aware that there are toxins all around us. Thousands of harmful chemicals infiltrate our air, water, food, and household products. Thankfully, you can incorporate natural remedies such as activated charcoal to help your body eliminate toxins and reduce their harmful effects. However, timing is everything when it comes to this natural detoxifier.

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House oversight committee demands answers on gutting of CDC public records office

NPR Health

House Rep. Gerry Connolly is pushing CDC leadership to explain why the personnel who handle FOIA requests lost their jobs, noting that that the public has a right to access federal records.

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How hospitals can cut admission delays by 30%

Today's Hospitalist

Key takeaways: Admission delays from the ED can adversely affect mortality, length of stay, medical errors and quality of care. One VA center reduced its admission delay by almost one-third with a series of three interventions. Those interventions included standardizing both bed assignments and nursing handoffs while having ED providers—not an inpatient team—enter skeletal orders when deciding to admit a patient.

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Health Care Homes Certification: Advancing Primary Care in MN

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Minnesota’s Health Care Homes (HCH) certification program is transforming primary care by recognizing clinics that prioritize patient-centered, team-based care. This free and voluntary program offers significant benefits to clinics, health care professionals and patients across the state. Most uncertified clinics across the state may already be meeting many of the certification requirements.

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I quit Ozempic and embraced feeling healthy over striving for thinness

NPR Health

Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.

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Episode 391: Clinical Unknown Series with Marcela Santana

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] In this episode, Noah and Marcela explored a compelling case presented by Debora, engaging in a thoughtful discussion. At the end, Mark shared the key teaching points from the case, inspiring us all to reflect and grow. Embark on this diagnostic journey with us!

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Salahuddin Kazi, MD, Chair, Rheumatology Board The Rheumatology Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 11, 2025. Representatives from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) joined for a portion of the meeting*. The following is a summary report of the spring meeting.

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DOGE dismantling foreign aid agency started by George W. Bush

NPR Health

The Millenium Challenge Corporation, focused on boosting economic growth abroad, could essentially shutter.

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Potentially Unsafe Low-evidence Treatments: Adam Marks, Laura Taylor, & Jill Schneiderhan

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary More and more people are, doing their own research. Self-identified experts and influencers on podcasts (podcasts!) and social media endorse treatments that are potentially harmful and have little to no evidence of benefit, or have only been studied in animals. An increasing number of federal leaders have a track record of endorsing such products.

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How to get older men to socialize is a puzzle. A group called ROMEO is one answer

NPR Health

ROMEO stands for "retired older men eating out," and it's helping guys in one Maine town get out of the house and into more friendships.

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Toxin may be factor in rise of colonrectal cancer in younger people, study finds

NPR Health

There has been a staggering rise in early onset colorectal cancer. Research published in the journal "Nature" on Wednesday suggests a bacterial toxin could be a contributor.

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Millions of American kids have an ADHD diagnosis. Are they being treated effectively?

NPR Health

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.

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Bacterial toxin may be factor in rise of colon cancer in younger people, study finds

NPR Health

There has been a staggering rise in early onset colorectal cancer. Research published in the journal "Nature" on Wednesday suggests a bacterial toxin could be a contributor.

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In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study

NPR Health

The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.

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