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Death of pig heart transplant patient is more a beginning than an end
The landmark case will have much to teach; still, it “turns back the clock” to a time when immunosuppression was especially intense “because we...
From the Journals
Lights on during sleep can play havoc with metabolism
If a light is needed for safety reasons, keep it as dim as possible and avoid exposure to blue or green light, but instead try red-amber colors....
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Cardiologist pleads guilty to abusive sexual contact
The former head of cardiology at the Palo Alto VA Hospital from 1985 to 2018 pleaded guilty to one count of abusive sexual contact of a junior...
Commentary
Pharma should stop doing business in Russia, says ethicist
There can be no collusion with war criminals. There can be no denial of the inextricable link between medicine, science, and politics.
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Half of U.S. adults exposed to harmful lead levels as children: Study
“Most of what we think of as the Lost Generation and the Greatest Generation and Baby Boomers had a moderate amount of lead exposure.”
Livin' on the MDedge
Raise a glass to speed up the brain’s aging process
Plus: CVS goes meta, Usain Bolt goes fast, and oocyte aging goes backward.
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ESC suspension of Russia, Belarus societies sparks controversy
“Individuals based in the Russian Federation or in Belarus are excluded from active participation in any ESC event or activity.”
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Antivaccine physician pleads guilty to role in Capitol riot
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Former physician sentenced to 20 years in pill mill case
From the Journals
One-third of psoriatic arthritis patients could have metabolic syndrome, data analysis finds
The results highlight the need for proper assessment of body weight and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with PsA at the onset of disease...
From the Journals
ARBs and cancer risk: New meta-analysis raises questions again
The trial-level analysis suggests a dose-response relationship between exposure to angiotensin receptor blockers and the risk for cancer.