A smartphone application for muscle relaxation significantly reduces migraine-related disability in patients visiting the emergency department, a trial shows.

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18.10.2025

Progesterone Pre-Pregnancy May Lower Miscarriage Risk

A large study suggests taking progesterone before pregnancy — not just after conception — may help reduce the risk for miscarriage.

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18.10.2025

Salas: Climate Change Can Catalyze Healthcare Transformation

Salas calls on physicians to use climate challenges as a springboard to transform healthcare and meet the ‘interconnected challenges’ of the future.

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18.10.2025

Cardiac Outcomes for Presyncope and Syncope in the ED

Patients with presyncope and those with syncope in the ED have similar 30‑day serious cardiac outcomes, although patients with presyncope are admitted less often, a study finds.

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18.10.2025

ECTRIMS 2025: The Impact of New Developments in RRMS

Dr Jiwon Oh reflects on the promise of new therapeutic strategies presented at ECTRIMS 2025.

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17.10.2025

High Job Satisfaction Among EM Clinicians — But Gaps Persist

A 79-country EUSEM survey shows high satisfaction among emergency clinicians, though career progression and organisation remain weak points.

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17.10.2025

Infographic: Why, When Docs May Jump to Nonclinical Career

About 1 in 5 physicians said in a Medscape survey they pondered a switch to a nonclinical career. Of those, around half expect to make the jump within 3 years.

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17.10.2025

AAO 2025: Previewing Key Discussions in Retinal Disorders

Dr Sunir Garg looks ahead to presentations on new developments in retinal eye disease treatments, medication risks, and updated screening guidelines.

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17.10.2025

Pickleball Peril? Eye Injuries Surge in Adults Over 50

Thousands of patients have presented to emergency departments with ocular injuries sustained while playing the increasingly popular sport, researchers estimate.

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16.10.2025

ACR 2025: Previewing Developments in SLE/Lupus Nephritis

At ACR, Dr Maureen McMahon anticipates a focus on emerging treatments, updated clinical practices, and advances in disease management.

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16.10.2025

Increase in Physicians Walking Away From Clinical Practice

The proportion of physicians leaving clinical practice has increased since 2013.

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16.10.2025

A Neutral Trial That Should Change Guidelines: CAAN-AF

Electrophysiologists John Mandrola and Prash Sanders discuss a trial on AV node ablation in patients with HFrEF, AF, and CRT-D that was presented at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology congress.

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16.10.2025

‘I Prayed for Him’: Faith, Mystery, and Meaning in Medicine

How doctors wrestle with sacred moments in a secular field when the science isn’t enough.

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16.10.2025

The Power of Quitting: Lives Saved by Reduced Smoking

Dr Maurie Markman breaks down the study that reveals millions of deaths averted and decades of life added, thanks to a reduction in cigarette smoking.

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15.10.2025

Expiratory Carbon Monoxide Levels May Predict MI Outcomes

Elevated levels of expiratory carbon monoxide are linked to an increased risk for 1-year all-cause death in patients hospitalised with myocardial infarction, a study finds.

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15.10.2025

Doctors, Psychedelics, and the Law: Where Things Stand

Physicians are exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy for patients — but federal law still forbids it. A healthcare attorney breaks down the legal gray zones and how doctors can stay safe.

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15.10.2025

Advanced MRI Marker May Predict Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing

Can MRI spot diabetic foot ulcers that won’t heal? Early data suggest MRI-based microvascular metrics might flag high‑risk wounds, offering further insight to help guide treatment.

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15.10.2025

Daily Step Count Should Be the Fifth Vital Sign

Is daily step count the integrated health metric we’ve been missing? Dr Lundberg argues it's time to make room for the fifth vital sign.

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15.10.2025

Implementing Treat-to-Target Care in Ulcerative Colitis

Dr Jami Kinnucan discusses STRIDE-II guidance for treat-to-target strategies in ulcerative colitis treatment.

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15.10.2025

Pancreatic Cancer: Who Should Get Screened?

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it is usually detected late. But screening is available. Grace Kim, MD, shares advice on who should be tested.

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14.10.2025

Is It Reasonable to Treat Asymptomatic Severe AS in 2025?

A moderated debate between John Mandrola and EARLY TAVR investigator David Cohen on the early treatment of patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis.

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14.10.2025

Mutational Landscape Study Reveals Clues for Early-Onset CRC

Prof David Kerr discusses a recent study investigating tumor mutational burden as a potential contributing factor to early-onset colorectal cancer.

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14.10.2025

Evolving Trends of Emergency Pericardiocentesis in Trauma

A decade-long nationwide US study reveals that cardiac injury diagnoses after emergency pericardiocentesis decrease in penetrating trauma but remain stable in blunt trauma.

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14.10.2025

SGLT2 Inhibitors Promising for Heart Health in Seniors

SGLT2 inhibitors show significant benefits in older adults with cardiovascular disease, with consistent benefits across subgroups based on diabetes status or age, a meta-analysis shows.

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14.10.2025

Does Impryl Work? Randomized Trial Says No

A Dutch trial found no fertility benefit for men taking the antioxidant supplement Impryl.

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11.10.2025

Identifying Patients for Lung Cancer Screening

Dr Neena Chandrasekaran discusses lung cancer screening.

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11.10.2025

Sleep Disruption in Menopause Demands a Proactive Approach

Menopause is associated with increased sleep disruption, but women with sleep apnea can often present with atypical symptoms. Given this dilemma, Dr Alison Kole urges PCPs to proactively screen patients for sleep disorders.

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11.10.2025

Telemedicine Use in Stroke Linked to Delayed Treatment

The use of telemedicine in patients with stroke may increase the likelihood of receiving treatment but may reduce the odds of achieving target treatment times, a study shows.

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10.10.2025

How Women in Afghanistan Struggle for Life and Health

Taliban restrictions, aid cuts, and the August 31 earthquake have left Afghan women without lifesaving care, exposing a collapsing health system and maternal crisis.

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10.10.2025

Ventilation in ARDS: Why the Debate Persists

Dr Aaron Holley explores APRV vs low tidal volume ventilation in ARDS, weighing physiologic promise against the need for definitive clinical evidence.

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10.10.2025

Sleep Apnea Diagnosed More Commonly in Younger Individuals

Dr Joanna Scoon discusses sleep apnea.

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10.10.2025

Australia’s Integrated Primary Care Centres: Worth the Wait

Australia’s recent funding of UCC models in IPCCs, informed by the successes and failures of international models, is showing signs of success.

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10.10.2025

Keep Brain-Dead Woman Alive for Pregnancy? No, Says Ethicist

Ethicist Art Caplan discusses a case in which a brain-dead pregnant woman was kept alive amid abortion restrictions.

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10.10.2025

Blanket BP Target Disserves Older Adults

A geriatrician’s take on the latest blood pressure guidance.

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10.10.2025

Delays in Cannabis Test Results Affect Pediatric ED Care

ED drug screen results for children with cannabis poisoning are often delayed, and initial chief complaints strongly influence the use of neuroimaging, a study finds.

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10.10.2025

Chronic Refractory Cough: Diagnosis and Management

Dr Neena Chandrasekaran discusses chronic cough.

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09.10.2025

Acetaminophen and Autism: What Do the Data Suggest?

Clinicians can no longer avoid discussing the potential association between acetaminophen and autism with patients, and transparency is paramount.

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09.10.2025

Exertional Heat Stroke: What Physicians Must Know

Exertional Heat Stroke is life-threatening and requires immediate whole-body cold-water immersion to prevent multiple organ failure.

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09.10.2025

Alcohol: Bad for Heart, Brain, and Cognition?

Dr JoAnn Manson uses new study findings to explain how we’ve been misled about the health risk of alcohol consumption — no matter the amount.

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Del Rio: Our COVID Failures Are Lessons for Public Health

Smartphone Relaxation App Reduces Migraine Disability

Progesterone Pre-Pregnancy May Lower Miscarriage Risk

Salas: Climate Change Can Catalyze Healthcare Transformation

Cardiac Outcomes for Presyncope and Syncope in the ED

ECTRIMS 2025: The Impact of New Developments in RRMS

High Job Satisfaction Among EM Clinicians — But Gaps Persist

Infographic: Why, When Docs May Jump to Nonclinical Career

AAO 2025: Previewing Key Discussions in Retinal Disorders

Pickleball Peril? Eye Injuries Surge in Adults Over 50

ACR 2025: Previewing Developments in SLE/Lupus Nephritis

Increase in Physicians Walking Away From Clinical Practice

A Neutral Trial That Should Change Guidelines: CAAN-AF

‘I Prayed for Him’: Faith, Mystery, and Meaning in Medicine

The Power of Quitting: Lives Saved by Reduced Smoking

Expiratory Carbon Monoxide Levels May Predict MI Outcomes

Doctors, Psychedelics, and the Law: Where Things Stand

Advanced MRI Marker May Predict Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing

Daily Step Count Should Be the Fifth Vital Sign

Implementing Treat-to-Target Care in Ulcerative Colitis

Pancreatic Cancer: Who Should Get Screened?

Is It Reasonable to Treat Asymptomatic Severe AS in 2025?

Mutational Landscape Study Reveals Clues for Early-Onset CRC

Evolving Trends of Emergency Pericardiocentesis in Trauma

SGLT2 Inhibitors Promising for Heart Health in Seniors

Does Impryl Work? Randomized Trial Says No

Identifying Patients for Lung Cancer Screening

Sleep Disruption in Menopause Demands a Proactive Approach

Telemedicine Use in Stroke Linked to Delayed Treatment

How Women in Afghanistan Struggle for Life and Health

Ventilation in ARDS: Why the Debate Persists

Sleep Apnea Diagnosed More Commonly in Younger Individuals

Australia’s Integrated Primary Care Centres: Worth the Wait

Keep Brain-Dead Woman Alive for Pregnancy? No, Says Ethicist

Blanket BP Target Disserves Older Adults

Delays in Cannabis Test Results Affect Pediatric ED Care

Chronic Refractory Cough: Diagnosis and Management

Acetaminophen and Autism: What Do the Data Suggest?

Exertional Heat Stroke: What Physicians Must Know

Alcohol: Bad for Heart, Brain, and Cognition?

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