Progress stalls in HIV prevention

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The CDC says the United States has hit a plateau with HIV infections. The feds’ infectious disease leadership testifies on the measles outbreaks. Big pharma tells Congress it can’t drop drug list prices alone. And why there may be too much screening for Barrett’s esophagus in patients with uncomplicated GERD.

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The CDC says the United States has hit a plateau with HIV infections. The feds’ infectious disease leadership testifies on the measles outbreaks. Big pharma tells Congress it can’t drop drug list prices alone. And why there may be too much screening for Barrett’s esophagus in patients with uncomplicated GERD.

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The CDC says the United States has hit a plateau with HIV infections. The feds’ infectious disease leadership testifies on the measles outbreaks. Big pharma tells Congress it can’t drop drug list prices alone. And why there may be too much screening for Barrett’s esophagus in patients with uncomplicated GERD.

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Burnout and Parenting in training: Kirti Magudia and Thomas Ng - Part II

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Kirti Magudia, MD, and Thomas Ng, MD, continue their conversation with host Nick Andrews, sharing their experiences as parents of young children as well as early career physicians.

Dr. Magudia and Dr. Ng, both diagnostic radiology fellows at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, discuss traditional ways of mitigating against burnout – practices such as exercise, meditation, and carving out self-care time – as well as finding meaning in researching and advocating for work-life integration for residents.
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Kirti Magudia, MD, and Thomas Ng, MD, continue their conversation with host Nick Andrews, sharing their experiences as parents of young children as well as early career physicians.

Dr. Magudia and Dr. Ng, both diagnostic radiology fellows at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, discuss traditional ways of mitigating against burnout – practices such as exercise, meditation, and carving out self-care time – as well as finding meaning in researching and advocating for work-life integration for residents.
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Kirti Magudia, MD, and Thomas Ng, MD, continue their conversation with host Nick Andrews, sharing their experiences as parents of young children as well as early career physicians.

Dr. Magudia and Dr. Ng, both diagnostic radiology fellows at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, discuss traditional ways of mitigating against burnout – practices such as exercise, meditation, and carving out self-care time – as well as finding meaning in researching and advocating for work-life integration for residents.
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AHA drills into CV risk factors in children

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Will having fewer primary care physicians shorten Americans’ lifespans?

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Primary care physician growth trails population growth, and it could impact U.S. life expectancy. Opportunities are being missed for advance care planning for elderly ICU patients. Insulin-treated diabetes in pregnancy carries a strong preterm risk. And U.S. measles cases are up to 159 for the year.

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Primary care physician growth trails population growth, and it could impact U.S. life expectancy. Opportunities are being missed for advance care planning for elderly ICU patients. Insulin-treated diabetes in pregnancy carries a strong preterm risk. And U.S. measles cases are up to 159 for the year.

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Primary care physician growth trails population growth, and it could impact U.S. life expectancy. Opportunities are being missed for advance care planning for elderly ICU patients. Insulin-treated diabetes in pregnancy carries a strong preterm risk. And U.S. measles cases are up to 159 for the year.

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Sesame allergy’s surprising threat

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U.S. sesame allergy prevalence tops some tree nut allergies’ rates. Teens are likely to mimic their parents’ opioid use. Smoking cessation could delay or prevent rheumatoid arthritis. And death data spur a boxed warning for the gout drug febuxistat.
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U.S. sesame allergy prevalence tops some tree nut allergies’ rates. Teens are likely to mimic their parents’ opioid use. Smoking cessation could delay or prevent rheumatoid arthritis. And death data spur a boxed warning for the gout drug febuxistat.
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U.S. sesame allergy prevalence tops some tree nut allergies’ rates. Teens are likely to mimic their parents’ opioid use. Smoking cessation could delay or prevent rheumatoid arthritis. And death data spur a boxed warning for the gout drug febuxistat.
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Masterclass: Marlene Freeman on treating bipolar disorder in women

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In this Masterclass episode of the MDedge Psychcast from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas, Dr. Marlene Freeman discusses the latest studies on the risks of treating – and not treating – women with bipolar disorder during pregnancy. Dr. Freeman, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, also shares preliminary data on the impact of exposure to atypical antipsychotics from the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she also serves as associate director of Women’s Mental Health.
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In this Masterclass episode of the MDedge Psychcast from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas, Dr. Marlene Freeman discusses the latest studies on the risks of treating – and not treating – women with bipolar disorder during pregnancy. Dr. Freeman, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, also shares preliminary data on the impact of exposure to atypical antipsychotics from the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she also serves as associate director of Women’s Mental Health.
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In this Masterclass episode of the MDedge Psychcast from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas, Dr. Marlene Freeman discusses the latest studies on the risks of treating – and not treating – women with bipolar disorder during pregnancy. Dr. Freeman, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, also shares preliminary data on the impact of exposure to atypical antipsychotics from the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she also serves as associate director of Women’s Mental Health.
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Trump targets abortion by denying family planning funds

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The Trump administration bars federal funds for clinics that provide abortion counseling or referrals. Physician PAC dollars support candidates who don’t back gun regulation. Consider obesity as a cardiovascular disease risk factor in children. And the final ‘Vision’ report addresses maintenance of certification woes.

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The Trump administration bars federal funds for clinics that provide abortion counseling or referrals. Physician PAC dollars support candidates who don’t back gun regulation. Consider obesity as a cardiovascular disease risk factor in children. And the final ‘Vision’ report addresses maintenance of certification woes.

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The Trump administration bars federal funds for clinics that provide abortion counseling or referrals. Physician PAC dollars support candidates who don’t back gun regulation. Consider obesity as a cardiovascular disease risk factor in children. And the final ‘Vision’ report addresses maintenance of certification woes.

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Enteral therapy can reverse Crohn’s disease

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Consider enteral therapy in Crohn’s disease, with caveats. A lawsuit against ABIM draws $200,000 in donation support. A combination model predicts imminent preeclampsia. And the FDA wants more safety data on 12 sunscreen active ingredients.
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Consider enteral therapy in Crohn’s disease, with caveats. A lawsuit against ABIM draws $200,000 in donation support. A combination model predicts imminent preeclampsia. And the FDA wants more safety data on 12 sunscreen active ingredients.
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Consider enteral therapy in Crohn’s disease, with caveats. A lawsuit against ABIM draws $200,000 in donation support. A combination model predicts imminent preeclampsia. And the FDA wants more safety data on 12 sunscreen active ingredients.
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Good news on antipsychotics and birth defects

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Antipsychotics show no link to increased risk of major congenital malformations. Boomers will spike U.S. health costs, but growing uninsured will soften their impact. Don’t miss early joint involvement in psoriasis. And an algorithm provides practical clinical guidance on managing diabetes.

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Antipsychotics show no link to increased risk of major congenital malformations. Boomers will spike U.S. health costs, but growing uninsured will soften their impact. Don’t miss early joint involvement in psoriasis. And an algorithm provides practical clinical guidance on managing diabetes.

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Antipsychotics show no link to increased risk of major congenital malformations. Boomers will spike U.S. health costs, but growing uninsured will soften their impact. Don’t miss early joint involvement in psoriasis. And an algorithm provides practical clinical guidance on managing diabetes.

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Parental leave inequities: Kirti Magudia and Thomas Ng, Part I

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In this episode, Kirti Magudia, MD, and Thomas Ng, MD, join host Nick Andrews to talk about their research regarding family leave for resident physicians in the nation’s top medical schools. The research was published in JAMA. Dr. Magudia talks about their experience doing this research, what they learned, and what the next steps are.

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In this episode, Kirti Magudia, MD, and Thomas Ng, MD, join host Nick Andrews to talk about their research regarding family leave for resident physicians in the nation’s top medical schools. The research was published in JAMA. Dr. Magudia talks about their experience doing this research, what they learned, and what the next steps are.

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In this episode, Kirti Magudia, MD, and Thomas Ng, MD, join host Nick Andrews to talk about their research regarding family leave for resident physicians in the nation’s top medical schools. The research was published in JAMA. Dr. Magudia talks about their experience doing this research, what they learned, and what the next steps are.

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