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Staff perspectives of a novel integrated community care hub in an urban underserved population (UK) [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

o Context or Objective: The UK is witnessing an increase in emergency department use and hospital admissions for children and young people from underserved populations, exacerbated in the UK by continued issues around access to primary care.

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Prescribing ADHD Meds by Telehealth Does Not Alter Risk for Substance Use Disorder Overall

Physician's Weekly

from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study using electronic health record data from March 1, 2020, to Aug. from Massachusetts General Hospital, said in a statement. Vinod Rao, M.D., “Our study supports the use of telehealth for ADHD stimulant therapy in clinical settings.”

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Top 5 States for Travel Healthcare Positions in Summer 2025

Barton Associates

Not only will you broaden your horizons and explore new areas of the country, your earning potential skyrockets and you’ll make a difference by providing care to the people who need it most. We’ve examined our job listings and found 5 states seeking locum tenens providers in summer 2025.

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AI Model Can Aid Physicians in Skin Cancer Diagnoses

Physician's Weekly

percent in early-stage melanoma detection through a longitudinal analysis, improved clinicians’ skin cancer diagnostic accuracy by 11 percent on dermoscopy images, and enhanced nondermatologist health care providers’ differential diagnosis by 16.5 PanDerm outperformed clinicians by 10.2

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‘Gas Station Heroin’ Spurs Spike in Poison Control Calls, FDA Warns

Physician's Weekly

It claimed to provide “an unparalleled solution to cravings for opiates.” “That’s what tends to get people into trouble,” Dr. Hannah Hays of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, said. The FDA sent a warning letter to the maker of a product called Tianna in 2018.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

Insurers must provide clearer explanations when care is denied and explain how patients can appeal. Starting next year, if a patient switches insurance plans while getting treatment, the new plan must honor the old plan’s prior authorization for at least 90 days.

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Midea Recalls 1.7 Million AC Units Over Mold Risk

Physician's Weekly

You can return your unit using a free shipping label provided by the company. Most models measure about 22 inches wide and 14 inches high, the recall notice said. Midea is offering customers a full refund or a free repair. You can also cut the power cord and send a photo to Midea to get your money back.