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New Hope for Better Bipolar Disorder Outcomes

Drs Stephen Strakowski, Andrew Nierenberg, and Peter Margolis discuss learning health systems.

10 Actionable, Easy Interventions for GI Conditions

This year’s Digestive Disease Week placed a spotlight on commercially available, low-cost interventions for several gastrointestinal conditions, according to Dr David Johnson.

Maternal Disability Linked to Higher Infant ED Use

Infants of women with disabilities visit the emergency department more often in their first year, highlighting the need for better healthcare access and support.

12-Hour A&E Waits in England Linked to 16,600 Excess Deaths

Long admission delays in A&E departments were linked to more than 16,600 excess deaths in England last year, according to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

Federal Budget Bill Includes Medicare Pay Hike for MDs

Lawmakers tussle over a federal budget bill that includes a Medicare rate increase for clinicians starting in 2026.

AI in Ulcerative Colitis: Enhancing Clinical Workflow

In this interview, Dr Ryan Stidham discusses the various ways in which artificial intelligence is being used to streamline ulcerative colitis management.

As Drug Overdose Deaths Decline, Experts Worry About Future

Drug overdose deaths in the United States dropped by about 27% in 2024, but experts are expressing concern that progress may stop in the face of staff and program cuts.

The New Playbook for Ditching Dangerous Senior Meds

The new tool offers clinicians safer alternatives to high-risk medications flagged in the Beers Criteria.

Multiple Naloxone Administrations Rise in EDs

A small but growing proportion of patients visiting emergency departments required multiple naloxone administrations for opioid overdose between 2016 and 2022.

Seeking a Perfect Risk-Benefit Balance in Treating VTE

Just 25 years ago, venous thromboembolism treatment regimens were primitive, writes Dr Holley. But two trials showed that apixaban and rivaroxaban are proving excellent options for tackling VTE.

Want to Be a Cruise Ship Doctor? Inside the Role and Rewards

With set clinic hours, round-the-clock availability, and a 3-month rotation schedule, life as a cruise ship doctor offers a unique blend of structure and spontaneity.

Conference MDAngle: ASCO 2025 Metastatic Breast Cancer

Can Chronic Asthma Be Reversed? Experts Reopen the Debate

New findings suggest asthma may be reversible in some cases, offering hope for long-term remission and a shift in treatment strategies.

OS Benefit of Melanoma Adjuvant Therapy Unclear

Dr Teresa Amaral discusses what's next in terms of immunotherapy in the adjuvant setting for patients diagnosed with melanoma, focusing on overall survival.

Bronchiolitis in Late Spring? Think Human Metapneumovirus

Human metapneumovirus, like RSV, is a member of the Pneumoviridae family, and clinical manifestations are often similar.

Brain Tissue Volume Predicts Late Stroke Treatment Success

Endovascular treatment for stroke in the late window is most beneficial in patients with penumbra volumes ≥ 120 mL, a study shows.

Yes, You Can Die From a Broken Heart

One sex is more likely to develop Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and the other is more likely to die from it.

AI Just Took Your Nurse’s Job — Kinda

Dr Alok Patel discusses the possibility for artificial intelligence to replace nurses or other healthcare professionals.

Conscience Laws Detrimental to Medicine: Ethicist

Conscience Laws: Keep State Lawmakers Out of the Exam Room, Says Ethicist

Managing Motion Sickness Onboard: Tips From a Ship’s Doctor

With limited space, limited staff, and potentially dozens of patients, shipboard physicians need fast, effective strategies to manage seasickness.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Choices: What’s the Best FIT?

As our options for noninvasive colorectal cancer screening options grow, does fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) still have a place in primary care?

Good News and Sobering News on Cardiac Risks in Marathoners

Michelle O’Donoghue interviews sports cardiologist Aaron Baggish about cardiac arrest during youth sports and endurance events, and a paradigm shift for patients with underlying cardiac conditions.

Self-Administered Etripamil Cuts ED Visits for PSVT

Intranasal etripamil is effective in terminating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia outside the hospital and reduces ED visits.

Running the ED Like a Pro: Your Residency Playbook

Drs Glatter and Ho share essential tips, time-saving hacks, and team-first strategies to help emergency medicine residents thrive from day one in the emergency department.

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Real Connection?

Dr Priya Jaisinghani discusses the connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes.

FDA Issues Warning on ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Tianeptine

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about products containing tianeptine, often called “gas station heroin” because of its availability at gas stations.

Multigene Testing in Pancreatic Cancer: NCCN Impact

Dr Maurie Markman discusses an analysis focused on the impact of NCCN recommendations on the use of multigene panel testing in pancreatic cancer.

Are We on the Brink of Redefining Follicular Lymphoma?

A young specialist explores a paradigm shift in the cyclical 'treat, respond, relapse, repeat' approach to therapy for patients with follicular lymphoma who relapse.

Is a Year of DAPT Magical Thinking?

The need for 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy after coronary stenting has become entrenched in practice despite little supporting evidence, writes cardiologist Chris Labos.

Are Tonsils Low-Hanging Fruit?

Dr Wilkoff considers that studies regarding the efficacy of tonsil and adenoid removal have at times yielded conflicting results.

Cancer Pain Most Common Symptom Before Acute Care Visits

After pain, nausea and vomiting are the most documented symptoms in patients with cancer preceding unplanned acute care visits.

Parental Violence Predicts Young Adult Relationship Patterns

Young men growing up with mothers physically abused by partners are more likely than young women to commit partner violence, a UK study finds.

Blackout in Iberia: Is Europe Prepared for Future Crises?

Doctors in Europe are considering next steps after last month’s power outage exposed cracks in healthcare preparedness.

Precision Medicine Transforms Cardiovascular Care

Recent studies confirm that precision tools like OCT and AI-guided procedures are not only safer but also more effective in treating complex cardiovascular conditions.

Vaccine Hesitancy Isn’t Just About Misinformation

HBO’s The Pitt highlights the role of parental anxiety in perceptions of measles' risks. Alexis Cordone, MD, MPH, MHS-MEd, argues.

Infographic: How Doctors Envision Their Retirement

In a Medscape survey, physicians revealed when they hope to retire, how big a nest egg they need, and how they hope to spend their money and time in retirement.

Life on the Screen: Does The Pitt Get the ED Right?

Emergency department physicians say that The Pitt, MAX’s new medical melodrama, is a slightly exaggerated albeit accurate portrayal of working in the emergency department.

Woman Survives Domestic Abuse and Vaginal Rupture

A medical case of domestic abuse with severe complications emphasises the need for early intervention and awareness.

Third-Year Dos and Don’ts List: Your First Rounds

You’re ready to examine, diagnose, and treat patients. There’s a lot you’ll need to learn.

The Benefits of High-Protein Diets for Weight Loss

Dr Eugene Lucas discusses the benefits of high-protein diets.