KevinMD

JULY 12, 2025

I’ve been working with women physicians intensively now for six years, and I’ve noticed a few things. The women I work with are amazing. They are altruistic and caring. They are resilient, independent, and able to put others’ needs before their own. They are smart, detail-oriented, and care about getting things right. If you’re a Read more… How women physicians can go from burnout to thriving originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Medical treatment for tubal ectopic pregnancy may boost future live births but increases recurrence and healthcare demands. A study published in July 2025 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology addressed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding long-term fertility and recurrence outcomes after different treatments for tubal ectopic pregnancy (TEP), a major cause of first-trimester maternal morbidity and mortality.

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KevinMD

JULY 12, 2025

When ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, many clinicians glimpsed the future then ran smack into a wall of red tape labeled “HIPAA.” Since then, large-language models (LLMs) have matured from clever chatbots into workhorse tools that summarize admission notes, draft prior-authorization letters, and even suggest antibiotic dosing. Yet most models still sit Read more… Why Grok 4 could be the next leap for HIPAA-compliant clinical AI originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Stepping down to as-needed ICS/FABA maintained asthma stability while significantly reducing steroid exposure in individuals with stable asthma. A study published in July 2025 issue of Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Practice explored evolving asthma treatment strategies, focusing on the shift from scheduled inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) plus as-needed fast-acting beta-agonists (FABA) to as-needed combination ICS/FABA in those with stable symptoms.

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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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KevinMD

JULY 12, 2025

When the full-scale war broke out in Ukraine, the country’s health care system was suddenly thrown into chaos. Hospitals were destroyed or severely damaged by missile attacks. Medical professionals were forced to flee, relocating to relatively safer areas in the western regions of the country. Millions of civilians became internally displaced.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Long-term follow-up revealed improved lung function despite persistent imaging abnormalities post-severe COVID-19. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of BMC Pulmonary Medicine to describe long-term respiratory sequelae up to 4 years after discharge in individuals with severe COVID-19 pneumonia infection who received non-invasive respiratory support.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Support networks mitigated the negative impact of low SES on trauma recovery, revealing a potential pathway to reduce disparities in post-injury outcomes. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in June 2025 issue of American Journal of Surgery to explore how support networks influenced recovery outcomes across varying levels of socioeconomic status (SES) after injury.

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KevinMD

JULY 12, 2025

I had a stroke at the age of five. It was an ischemic event, rare in children, difficult to diagnose, and often missed in early stages. I experienced a sudden loss of motor function that led to a long period of rehabilitation. I spent months relearning how to walk, balance, and perform basic movements, guided Read more… What a childhood stroke taught me about the future of neurosurgery and the promise of vagus nerve stimulation originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Earlier detection and distinct symptom patterns have advanced interpretation of glucagonoma’s clinical presentation and prognosis. A study published in July 2025 issue of Clinical Endocrinology described glucagonoma as a rare, slow-growing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor marked by symptoms such as necrolytic migratory erythema (NME), diabetes mellitus (DM), anemia, and weight loss.

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NPR Health

JULY 12, 2025

Vaccinating vampire bats against rabies can help prevent the spread of the disease to livestock and humans. NPR's Scott Simon talks with epidemiologist Tonie Rocke about a new way to vaccinate bats.

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Vaccination 42

Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Delays in Parkinson’s diagnosis were related to subtle early symptoms, underscoring the need for improved GP training and streamlined referral pathways. A study published in July 2025 issue of BMC Primary Care stated the diagnostic challenges of Parkinson’s disease (PD) due to its vague and nonspecific early symptoms. Researchers quantified the diagnostic delay in PD and identified the factors that affected the timing of diagnosis.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

The high diagnostic value of FIT supports broader CRC screening in low-resource regions. A study published in July 2025 issue of the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology emphasized the growing burden of colorectal cancer (CRC) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and the potential role of fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in handling the screening gaps.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Significant geographic gaps in intracoronary imaging use during PCI highlight the need for equitable adoption strategies across regions. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of American Journal of Cardiology to examine recent trends in intracoronary imaging (ICI) use during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and regional disparities across the United States (US).

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Individual 52

Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Tracking growth in high-risk choroidal nevi revealed key genetic shifts and low metastatic risk, supporting timely intervention to prevent progression to aggressive UM. A study published in July 2025 issue of American Journal of Ophthalmology explored genetic differences between melanocytic lesions that were initially observed (IO) and those immediately treated (IT), addressing the gap in large-scale data on small, high-risk choroidal nevi.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Lisocabtagene maraleucel delivers sustained survival benefits and long-term disease control in relapsed or refractory LBCL. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of Journal of Clinical Oncology to compare lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel) with standard of care (SOC) as second-line treatment in individuals with primary refractory or early relapsed (≤12 months) large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) over a 3-year follow-up.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Teriflunomide matched ocrelizumab in controlling smoldering RRMS activity and showed a possible advantage in preserving brain volume. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of Journal of Neurology to compare the impact of teriflunomide and ocrelizumab on clinical and MRI markers of smoldering activity in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

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Clinic 52

Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Ultrasonic propulsion by a novice team significantly improved stone passage and burden reduction in adults with residual fragments, confirming its reproducibility and safety. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of Journal of Urology to replicate prior findings on ultrasonic propulsion (UP) by evaluating its impact on fragment passage and relapse reduction using a novice user team.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Endothelial dysfunction markers were linked to future disease activity and complications in lcSSc. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of Rheumatology International to determine whether endothelial dysfunction predicted vasculopathy-related complications in individuals with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc).

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Lebrikizumab provided sustained itch relief and improved sleep quality through 52 weeks in individuals with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of Dermatology to evaluate long-term itch reduction and improvement in itch-related sleep interference over 52 weeks in individuals with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) treated with lebrikizumab.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

High-specificity markers help clarify neurologic prognosis in unconscious individuals after cardiac arrest. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of Critical Care to evaluate the prognostic value of brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) and middle latency auditory evoked potentials (MLAEP) in individuals with disorders of consciousness (DoC) following cardiac arrest (CA) and an indeterminate outcome based on current guidelines.

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Individual 52

Physician's Weekly

JULY 12, 2025

Low-grade GMH-IVH alone had minimal impact but added cerebellar or white matter injury predicted poorer early neurodevelopment. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of Journal of Pediatrics to examine neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants with low-grade (grade 1 and 2) germinal matrix hemorrhage–intraventricular hemorrhage (GMH-IVH).

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