Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 29, 2025

In November 2024, two new RCTs were published that investigated whether atrial fibrillation screening using an ECG is effective. Both showed no significant benefit. Nevertheless, it is recommended in the new ESC guidelines. Why? Here are some insights. New Study 1: GUARD-AF Participants: 12,000 primary care patients (average age 75) in the USA Intervention: Screening with a 2-week ECG monitoring vs. standard care Outcome: Atrial fibrillation (AF) was diagnosed more frequently in the screening gr

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Dr. Shin's Notes

APRIL 29, 2025

Picture this: a teenager, sitting alone, taking another puff from a sleek, flavored e-cigarette, believing it’s harmless compared to traditional cigarettes. Now imagine offering them a tool that could actually help break that habit — not through willpower alone, but with real, scientific support. That tool may already exist. A groundbreaking clinical trial led by… Read More » Can a Smoking Cessation Pill Help Teens Quit Vaping?

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 29, 2025

How Sprouts Help to Improve Your Health Boosting Your Nutrient Intake and The Key to Better Nutrition In my last article, I talked about how to grow sprouts , their different types and some educational videos on this topic and in this we learn how sprouts enhance your health for a even better life. One of the most compelling reasons to include sprouts in your diet is their impressive nutrient profile- this I have covered in my last article.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 29, 2025

Subungual hematomas are common. Here’s an essential guide on how and when to drain them: Trephination Indications Use nail trephination (drilling) for subungual hematomas that are painful or cover >25% of nail area and are <48 hours old. It relieves pain and prevents nail dystrophy or secondary infections ( Source ). Nail Removal Indications In the past, nail removal was recommended for large hematomas, but several studies showed equal efficacy for trephination.

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Today's Hospitalist

APRIL 29, 2025

HOSPITALISTS GET SPECIALIST support from the usual list of specialties—think cardiology and pulmonology, for example—but they also work with specialists who are generally found only inside hospitals. This category includes physicians like laborists and surgicalists, some of whom were created in the image of hospitalists. But exactly how common are these “ists?

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Jackson Physician Search

APRIL 29, 2025

As healthcare organizations strive to meet patient demand amid a worsening physician shortage, advanced practice providers (APPs) have emerged as […] The post The Evolution of Advanced Practice Providers and What It Means for Your Recruitment Strategy appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.

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NPR Health

APRIL 29, 2025

From the Dust concert performed at First Congregational Church in Portland in November, 2023.'/> To foster equity and community, people gather several times a year to sing together in Portland, Oregon. The woman behind this effort has twice been nominated for a Grammy in music education.

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NPR Health

APRIL 29, 2025

A good night's sleep makes a big difference to our mental and physical health. Without quality sleep, we're less productive. Grumpy. It can even affect our hearts. Meanwhile, more and more people are having problems falling and staying asleep, including kids. So some parents are turning to a supplement called melatonin as a potential solution. But some experts worry that there isn't enough research about how regularly taking melatonin affects kids in the long term.

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Permanente Medicine

APRIL 29, 2025

A new Kaiser Permanente study showed how an integrated colorectal cancer screening program cut cancer deaths in half, reduced incidence by nearly a third, and erased racial health disparities in screenings, incidence, and death rates. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., underscoring the need to raise awareness, screen proactively, and improve treatment.

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NPR Health

APRIL 29, 2025

A tattoo shop in Ohio helps trauma and abuse survivors reclaim their bodies by transforming scars into beautiful tattooed art

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Doctors for America

APRIL 29, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 April 29, 2025 FDA Task Force Statement on President Trump’s First 100 Days in Office WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks 100 days since President Trump took office, a period that has historically sets the tone and agenda for a President’s term. As we approached this milestone, Doctors for America’s (DFA) FDA Task Force has been reflecting on President Trump’s actions thus far.

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NPR Health

APRIL 29, 2025

A new survey from the Alzheimer's Association finds that people want to know if they are in the early stages of the disease, and are open to drug treatment.

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NPR Health

APRIL 29, 2025

In Zambia, truck drivers and sex workers have high rates of being HIV positive - and are at high risk of contracting the virus. Here's how they have been affected by the administration's policies.

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