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How Social Media May Be Fueling Depression in Preteens

Dr. Shin's Notes

Turns out, more screen time might mean more sad time. A large-scale study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that the more preteens use social media, the more likely they are to show symptoms of depression.

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BITESIZE | The Truth About Modern Anxiety & A Surprising Way To Find Joy and Meaning | Alain de Botton

Dr Chatterjee

Have you ever wondered why, despite all our modern comforts, so many of us still struggle with unhappiness and anxiety? What if a more fulfilling life isn’t about constant positivity but rather a form of ‘cheerful pessimism’?

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Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA, appointed to chief quality officer at The Permanente Federation

Permanente Medicine

Visionary physician leader to oversee national coordinated efforts that support and advance Kaiser Permanente’s acclaimed levels of high-quality care OAKLAND, Calif., May 22, 2025 — The Permanente Federation has appointed Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA , to the National Permanente Leadership Team as executive vice president and chief quality officer and co-chair of the Kaiser Permanente National Quality Committee.

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Why Partner with a Locum Tenens Agency for Dental Staffing?

Barton Associates

As dental facilities across the country face challenges in meeting patient demand, more are turning to locum dentists for relief. According to JAMA Network , 25 million Americans are living in a dental shortage area, contributing to the demand for dental staffing solutions. Even outside of shortage areas, many dental facilities face challenges in offering prompt appointment availability—particularly for new patients.

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MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health

NPR Health

The Health Secretary's report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids' health in the U.S.

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Seasonal Allergies or Something More? What You Need to Know This Spring

Priority Physicians

As spring unfolds, many people brace themselves for the inevitable itchy eyes, sneezing, and sinus pressure that come with seasonal allergies. But for some, these symptoms can signal more than just allergies—especially if they linger or come with coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath. Allergies and asthma are closely connected, and in many cases, one can trigger the other.

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Vaccine advisers to the FDA recommended changes to COVID vaccines

NPR Health

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration met Thursday to help decide which variant of the virus that causes COVID should be targeted by updated versions of the vaccines.

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A top global health expert's message to graduates: Kick the tires

NPR Health

NPR interviews Maria Van Kherkove, the infectious disease epidemiologist who is a leader in the World Health Organization.

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Doctor: "You are ready for discharge."

Mere Mortal MD

People are not usually fond of hospitals, especially if they happen to be the patient. A hospital is a place for sick people, a place where death lurks around the corner, where a blood sucking phlebotomist pokes around your veins after strapping a blue rubber band tightly around your upper arm. Then there are all the nurses and nursing aides interrupting what little sleep you are trying to get, as well as the doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners breeze into and out of your room

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Can a nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? This couple is helping scientists find out

NPR Health

Researchers think an experimental anti-inflammatory drug for people with multiple sclerosis might help Alzheimer's patients. And they've already tried it on a man named Joe.

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Music as Medicine: Jenny Chen, Tyler Jorgensen, & Theresa Allison

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary As you know, dear listeners, I love music. We start each podcast with a song in part to shift the frame, taking people out of their academic selves and into a more informal conversation. Well, todays guests love music at least as much if not more than me, and they each make a strong case for music as medicine. Jenny Chen is a palliative care fellow at Yale who regularly sings for her seriously ill patients.

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Physician Support Groups (Sundays) | Peer Support for Doctors

Pamela Wible MD

View Our 2025 Physician Retreats Confidential support for doctors in crisis. Connection, healing & hope. Are you a physician grappling with burnout, betrayal, grief, or even suicidal thoughts? Have you been caught in a board investigation, faced bullying, or found yourself feeling isolated in your struggles? You’re not alone. Our Physician Peer Support Groups offer safe, confidential space every Sunday to share your uncensored experiences with compassionate peers who truly understand what yo

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Episode 397: Rafael Medina Subspecialty Episode – Hypertension in Pregnancy

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] In this Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Rafael Medina Subspecialty episode, Dr. Mary Peeler presents a case of headache in a pregnant patient to Dr. Greg Kirschen. Session facilitator: Maddy Conte Case Discussant: Dr. Greg Kirschen is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with a particular interest in pharmacology and metabolism in pregnancy.