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DEI Matters in Family Medicine: A Physician’s Perspective

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

During the Spring 2025 Resolution Forum, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) received a resolution to reaffirm our commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This resolution reflects the shared responsibility of family physicians to respect and embrace the differences among patients, colleagues and communities.

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How molecular discoveries are transforming preeclampsia prediction and care

KevinMD

When reviewing poor maternal health outcomes in the U.S., it is clear we cannot keep doing the same thing and expect to make pregnancy safe and healthy for all. A new approach is needed that harnesses the power of molecular advances to bring precision medicine to pregnancy health. Preeclampsia, one of the most dangerous complications Read more… How molecular discoveries are transforming preeclampsia prediction and care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Standardization Needed for Dialysis Initiation in Pregnancy

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The initiation of dialysis in women with chronic kidney disease during pregnancy varies by clinical practice, signaling a need for standardized care in this population, according to a study published in the July issue of Kidney International Reports. Jennifer H. Yo, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., from Monash Health in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues examined dialysis initiation patterns in pregnancy in a multinational retrospective cohort study of women

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Why physicians struggle with caregiving and how to cope with grace

KevinMD

As physicians, we are trained to care—for patients, colleagues, and our communities. When it comes to caring for our own aging parents and ill family members, most of us find ourselves overwhelmed, overfunctioning, under-resourced, depleted, and isolated. More often than not, we find ourselves assigned the caregiving role—explicitly or implicitly—because we’re “the doctor in the Read more… Why physicians struggle with caregiving and how to cope with grace originally appeared in Kevin

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

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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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Decrease in T2DM-Related Dementia Risk

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with reduced type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)-related dementia risk compared with metformin, according to a study published online July 22 in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. Mingyang Sun, from the People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University in China, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from a global health research network between 2004 and

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Forty Years of Prevention Guidance: The History and Processes of the United States Preventive Services Task Force

Clinical Correlations

By Lydia Pan Peer Reviewed An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. After all, it is far better to detect a serious illness before it develops its full harmful potential, or even.

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And We’re Off: FDA Announces That the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program is Open for Applications

FDA Law

By Mark A. Tobolowsky & Michelle L. Butler — We blogged recently about the new Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (“CNPV”) program, noting that we were eagerly awaiting additional details. On July 22, 2025, FDA announced some of these additional details and opened the CNPV program for applications. These additional details are to be found on FDA’s new webpage for the CNPV program, along with a program submission form and an updated FAQ.

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Amid PFAS Fallout, a Maine Doctor Navigates Medical Risks With Her Patients

Physician's Weekly

When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, first learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS taint their home’s well water, they wondered how their health might suffer. They had consumed the water for decades, given it to their pets and farm animals, and used it to irrigate their vegetable garden and fruit trees. “We wanted to find out just what it’s going to do to us,” Penny Higgins said.

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Why agency and partnership are vital in modern health care

KevinMD

We often hear the phrase “practice what you preach.” As both a physician and a patient, I’ve learned that nowhere is this more important than in how we navigate health care. Over the years, I’ve written about the importance of collaboration between physicians and patients. But as I’ve grown older and more frequently interact with Read more… Why agency and partnership are vital in modern health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Physicians Exiting Traditional Medicare Accelerated From 2010 to 2023

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From 2010 to 2023, physician exit rates from traditional Medicare increased, according to a study published online July 18 in JAMA Health Forum. Hannah T. Neprash, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and Michael E. Chernew, Ph.D., from Harvard Medical School in Boston, analyzed Medicare data to quantify the post-COVID-19 pandemic rate of physician exit from traditional Medicare.

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5 False Assumptions About Physician Retention

Jackson Physician Search

Both reports shed light on what it takes to retain physicians in the current market, and it’s a significant shift […] The post 5 False Assumptions About Physician Retention appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.

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Study Compares Benefits, Harms of Treatments for Chronic Hives

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Omalizumab and remibrutinib may be the most effective treatments for reducing hives, itch, and swelling with chronic urticaria, according to a study published online July 15 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Alexandro W.L. Chu, M.D., from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues systematically synthesized the comparative benefits and harms of systemic treatments for chronic urticaria.

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Older adults should have a go bag for medical emergencies, health experts say

NPR Health

A pharmacist created a hospital go-bag for his 93-year-old father. The idea is catching on, since nearly a quarter of older people who go to the emergency department end up being admitted.

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USPSTF Guidelines of Little Value for Estimating Preeclampsia Risk in Those at Moderate Risk

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Moderate U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) preeclampsia risk factors have little value for estimating the risk for preeclampsia, according to a study published online July 17 in JAMA Network Open. Thomas F. McElrath, M.D., Ph.D., from Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, and colleagues examined which characteristics in the USPSTF guidelines on preeclampsia risk assessment accurately estimate preeclampsia risk status and the

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A genetic tweak could prevent mosquitoes from transmitting malaria

NPR Health

A new study reports on a novel way to short-circuit the parasite that spreads the disease so people wouldn't get infected with a mosquito's bite.

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An Introduction to Meningitis Guidelines: Part 1

Physician's Weekly

In this slideshow, we review current meningitis guidelines published by the World Health Organization. Part 1 explores diagnosis, testing, imaging, and lumbar punctures. Meningitis Guidelines World Health Organization Part 1 A combined, integrated approach to the interpretation of CSF findings is required to mitigate and minimize the risks associated with the diagnostic performance of individual tests (ie, risk of false negatives or false positives).

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Color Food Beautiful: FDA Approves Gardenia Blue and Continues Push to Phase Out

FDA Law

By Charles D. Snow & Riëtte van Laack — On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gardenia Blue, a plant-based color additive, while simultaneously making clear to industry that the Agency encourages food manufacturers to accelerate their phasing out of the use of the synthetic dye FD&C Red No. 3 in food prior to the previously announced 2027 deadline.

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Allogeneic HCT Feasible in Older Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) is feasible in older patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), according to a study published online June 26 in the European Journal of Haematology. Fernando Barroso Duarte, Ph.D., from Walter Cantídio University Hospital in Fortaleza, Brazil, and colleagues conducted a retrospective multicenter study to compare outcomes and assess risks associated with allo-HCT in patients with MDS age

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Seniors should have a go bag for medical emergencies, health experts say

NPR Health

A pharmacist created a hospital go-bag for his 93-year-old father. The idea is catching on, since nearly a quarter of older people who go to the emergency department end up being admitted.

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FDA Picks George Tidmarsh to Head Center for Drug Evaluation and Research

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has appointed George Francis Tidmarsh, M.D., Ph.D., as director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). The CDER ensures the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including biologics and generics, to protect public health in the United States.

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Eating disorder recovery in a world of diet culture

NPR Health

Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that skyrocketed among teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrician Eva Trujillo says they "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size, and make it harder to concentrate and to regulate emotions. Malnutrition can slow the metabolism, impact bone density and even lead to cardiac arrest. But Eva says, with the right treatment, people can also recover fully.

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Mental Health Hospitalizations Common in Adults With Autism

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Mental health hospitalizations are more common among adults with autism, with more than one-third of all admissions tied to mental health conditions for those with autism, according to a study published in the June issue of Research in Autism. Using the National Readmission Database (2019), Jessica E.

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Screening vs Diagnostic Testing: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

Getting a medical test can feel a bit intimidating, especially if you’re not even feeling unwell. You might wonder, “Why do I need this?” or “Is something wrong?” The truth is, not all tests are ordered because something’s wrong. In many cases, they’re part.

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Cancer Anxiety Impacts Family Members of Those Diagnosed With Cancer

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cancer diagnosis places an emotional burden on the loved ones of those diagnosed, according to the results of a survey released by the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) — Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. The survey was conducted in May 2025 online (978 participants) and by telephone (30 participants).

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From rejection to resilience: a doctor’s rise through the Caribbean route

KevinMD

The memories are still raw: Stepping off the plane alone, unsure of what came next. Where was the campus? The car? A place to live? I didn’t know a soul. I was in a different country, surrounded by uncertainty. There were moments I truly wondered if I’d make it. I was afraid I’d fail—that this Read more… From rejection to resilience: a doctor’s rise through the Caribbean route originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Cuts to Food Benefits Stand in the Way of RFK Jr.’s Goals for a Healthier National Diet

Physician's Weekly

ALBANY, Ga. — Belinda McLoyd has been thinking about peanut butter. McLoyd, 64, receives a small monthly payment through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as food stamps. “They don’t give you that much to work with,” she said. To fit her tight budget, she eats ramen noodles — high on sodium and low on nutrition — multiple times a week.

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Rethinking medical gatekeeping in the age of AI

KevinMD

The other day, I was deep in conversation with my co-founder, Aaron Patzer, reflecting on how we each approach health concerns in our personal lives. Despite my background in emergency medicine and his in tech, we had surprisingly similar medical information seeking habits: We both turn to large language models (LLMs), tap into our networks, Read more… Rethinking medical gatekeeping in the age of AI originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Are 5 Million Nondisabled Medicaid Recipients Watching TV All Day? That’s Unsupported

Physician's Weekly

“Almost 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients ‘simply choose not to work’ and ‘spend six hours a day socializing and watching television.’” Scott Jennings on “CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip” on July 1 Republicans defended the GOP megabill’s Medicaid changes as targeting a group of people they believe shouldn’t qualify: people who can work but instead choose to stay home and chill.

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HP&M Welcomes Peter Dickos to the Firm

FDA Law

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) is pleased to announce that Peter “Pete” Dickos has joined the firm as Counsel. Pete brings nearly a decade of high-level government experience to HP&M’s Enforcement and Litigation practice, with a particular focus on complex regulatory and litigation challenges involving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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More Than 110,000 Rich’s Ice Cream Bars Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 100,000 Rich’s Ice Cream Co. bars have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The affected ice cream bars were sold across 23 states and in Nassau, capital of the Bahamas, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. Rich’s Ice Cream , based in West Palm Beach, Fla., and the FDA initiated the recall on June 27, and the FDA declared it a Class II recall last week.

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Key RPM takeaways from the 2026 PFS proposed rule

Physician's Practice

Proposed changes to remote care management by CMS enhance flexibility and reimbursement, reshaping patient monitoring and integrated care for providers.

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Tuna Recalled in Seven States Over Listeria Fears

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two types of tuna sold in seven states are being recalled due to listeria concerns. The first recall affects tuna salad and ready-to-eat foods containing tuna salad from Beaverton, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods. The products were sold at Jewel-Osco (owned by Albertsons) stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.

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P2 Management Minute: Measuring practice staff performance

Physician's Practice

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Let’s Get Physical

Physician's Weekly

A medical cartoon by Jonny Hawkins featuring a man walking with a woman, telling her he had a physical and now needs to get more physical.

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5 signs your small practice needs new management software

Physician's Practice

Private practices face mounting challenges, from staffing shortages to reimbursement pressures. If your software can’t keep up, it may be time to reevaluate.