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Living through injury: one family’s journey to the other side

KevinMD

For a while, I enjoyed telling Dave’s story. In the beginning, I found it therapeutic. It was just as unbelievable to me as it was to the person I was telling it to. Somewhere along the line, telling the story of Dave’s accident and the health care nightmare that followed became more matter of fact. Read more… Living through injury: one family’s journey to the other side originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Rethinking Mental Health: What The Science Actually Says About Depression, The Side Effects of Antidepressants & Finding Balance with Professor Joanna Moncrieff

Dr Chatterjee

Our posture, our breath, the way our feet strike the ground – all tell the story of how we move through life. But how often do we pay attention to this story - or even rewrite it?

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A spoonful of vinegar: Why simple glucose hacks deserve more medical attention

KevinMD

In the age of glucose monitors, blood sugar charts, and wearable tech, one of the most effective strategies for stabilizing post-meal glucose levels might already be sitting in your kitchen cabinet: vinegar. As someone with a strong interest in endocrinology and women’s’ metabolic health, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to the work of educators like Read more… A spoonful of vinegar: Why simple glucose hacks deserve more medical attention originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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How hospitalists reacted to four statements about respect

Today's Hospitalist

HOW MUCH RESPECT do hospitalists feel they receive in their day-to-day jobs? To try to answer that, we asked them to respond to four statements on our annual survey. Perhaps not surprisingly, hospitalists said they feel like they’re the most respected by members of their own group. When asked whether they agree with the statement, “As a hospitalist, I am respected by my colleagues in my group,” 90% did.

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Professional identity: a new narrative for medical education [PODCAST]

KevinMD

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Otolaryngologist Kevin C. McMains discusses his article “The hero’s journey: Understanding professional identity formation in graduate medical education.” Kevin discusses the ongoing crisis of burnout and mental health issues in medical training, critically examining traditional educational and environmental interventions.

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Agentic AI In Healthcare

The Medical Futurist

Recently, among leadership circles , the following quote has been making rounds : “We are the last generation of leaders who will only lead people. The next generation will lead people and agents.” It even ended up being picked up as the quote of the week by a German outlet. In parallel, market analysts expect a boost in agentic artificial intelligence (AI) usage by 2028, indicating an emerging trend in the AI field.

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What teenagers on TikTok are saying about skin care—and why that’s a problem

KevinMD

“We’re six minutes in now, and she’s applied almost ten products.” That’s how Dr. Molly Hales begins the video abstract for her recent Pediatrics study on TikTok skin care trends. The clip she’s referring to features a young girl layering product after product—acids, toners, serums—each promising glowier, cleaner, brighter skin.

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Why flashy AI tools won’t fix health care without real infrastructure

KevinMD

There’s a growing disconnect between the promises being made about artificial intelligence in health care and what’s being delivered. If you’re a health system leader, it’s time to take a discerning view—not because AI lacks potential, but because many of the solutions entering the market are more marketing than medicine. We’ve seen this dynamic before.

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Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives

Permanente Medicine

Co-CEO of The Permanente Federation and leader of multiple Permanente Medical Groups at Kaiser Permanente, recognized for advancing AI technology, improving care access, and advocating for value-based care measures OAKLAND, Calif. (June 10, 2025) — Maria Ansari, MD, FACC , co-CEO of The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2025.

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Why retail pharmacies are the future of diverse clinical trials

KevinMD

The importance of diversity in clinical trials is well-documented, yet unfortunately the lack of diversity still occurs at an alarming rate. As a result, we continue to have less effective treatments, poorer health outcomes, one-size-fits-all medicine that falls short of many patients, and many more negative impacts on health care. The reason for lack of Read more… Why retail pharmacies are the future of diverse clinical trials originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Cessation of Public Water Fluoridation Would Increase Tooth Decay

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cessation of public water fluoridation would increase tooth decay and health system costs in the United States, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Health Forum. Sung Eun Choi, Ph.D., from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Lisa Simon, M.D., D.M.D., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both in Boston, examined the cost-effectiveness of cessation of public water fluoridation and associations with oral health among children a

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Financial Implications of Physician Vacancies

Jackson Physician Search

Whether the result of a resignation, retirement, or rapid growth, any physician vacancy is a problem to be solved. Some […] The post Financial Implications of Physician Vacancies appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.

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New Classification System Accurate for Nasal Deformities in Cleft Lip and Palate

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new classification system seems to be highly accurate for evaluating nasal deformities in infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP), according to a study published online May 27 in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Martha Mejia, D.D.S., from Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Miami, and colleagues aimed to validate a newly developed classification system for nasal deformities in infants with CLP.

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HHS head RFK Jr. is removing all members of a key CDC vaccine policy committee

NPR Health

Health and Human Services head, RFK Jr, is replacing all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee. We discuss the potential impact on public health policy.

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Hyperinsulinemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In premenopausal women, hyperinsulinemia is associated with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), with body mass index (BMI) playing a role in this association, according to a study published online June 3 in Menopause. Andrea C. Salcedo, D.O., M.P.H., from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, and colleagues conducted a cross-sectional study from June 2019 to August 2023 at a single institution’s outpatient gynecology clinic inv

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Navigating the complexities of staffing in modern medical practices

Physician's Practice

A different way to solve medical practice staffing challenges with recruitment and retention tactics that curb burnout and sustain high-quality patient care.

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Systemic Social Factors May Increase the Risk of Psychotic Experiences

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Experiences with discrimination may increase the risk of psychotic experiences among marginalized young adults, according to a study published online May 29 in Schizophrenia Bulletin. Jacqueline I. Cosse, from the Silver School of Social Work at New York University in New York City, and colleagues used data from the National Survey of Poly-victimization and Mental Health (1,584 individuals) to investigate associations between individual-level and s

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3 strategies to strengthen patient engagement and reduce risk

Physician's Practice

Strong patient engagement and clear patient-provider communication empower physician practices to improve health outcomes and reduce costly malpractice claims.

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BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Dumbbells After Injury Reports

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — BowFlex , a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can fall off and hurt users. The recall follows more than 100 reports of injuries, including concussions, broken toes, bruises and scrapes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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The researcher who wants to expand treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder

NPR Health

Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obsessions and compulsions. They have unwanted intrusive thoughts, images or urges; they also do certain behaviors to decrease the distress caused by these thoughts. In movies and TV, characters with OCD are often depicted washing their hands or obsessing about symmetry.

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RFK Jr. Removes Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all 17 members of the expert panel that makes U.S. vaccine recommendations. Kennedy made the surprise announcement in an opinion piece published June 8 in The Wall Street Journal. He said the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, has been “plagued with persistent conflicts of interest” and called it a “rubber stamp” for new vaccines.

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Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

NPR Health

Fentanyl and other street drugs killed more than 230,000 people under the age of 35 in the U.S. over the last decade. But now new federal data shows drug deaths among young people are plummeting at an unprecedented rate – saving thousands of lives each year. What's driving the drop, and with federal funding cuts on the horizon, will it continue? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for C onsider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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Standard-Criteria Kidney Transplant Offers Clear Survival Benefit Over Continued Dialysis

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Transplantation with standard-criteria kidney offers a clear survival benefit, but this decreases with age and for those with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Renal Association, held from June 4 to 7 in Vienna. Rachel Hellemans, M.D., Ph.D., from Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium, and colleagues examined the survival benefit of deceased donor kidney transplantation

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STATEMENT RELEASE: Doctors for America Condemns RFK Jr.’s Gutting of Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

Doctors for America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 June 10, 2025 Doctors for America Condemns RFK Jr.’s Gutting of Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Doctors for America’s (DFA) condemns Secretary Kennedy’s removal of all 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP).

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DEA Cranks Out Updated Special Surveillance List and Proposed Regulatory Actions

FDA Law Blog

By Larry K. Houck — Special Surveillance List of Chemicals, Products, Materials and Equipment Updated A “laboratory supply” is any List I or List II chemical, or any chemical, substance, or other item on a special surveillance list published by the Attorney General (delegated to the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”)) of chemicals, products, materials, or equipment used in the illicit manufacture of controlled substances and listed chemicals. 21 U.S.C. § 842(a).

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A promising new HIV vaccine was set to start trials. Then came Trump's latest cuts

NPR Health

On May 30, a team of researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health got the word: Funding for their vaccine development program will end next year.