Mixed Topics
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Starting April 5, patients can read your notes: 5 things to consider
Health care groups must provide patients with immediate electronic access to their doctor’s clinical notes.
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Cardiologist forks out $2M to resolve unnecessary testing claims
The settlement resolves allegations brought by two whistleblower lawsuits in Michigan; there was no determination of liability.
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Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast investigation
Dr. Howard Bauchner has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.
From the Journals
New analysis eyes the surgical landscape for hidradenitis suppurativa
“The influence of patient factors such as comorbidities and disease severity on surgical outcomes is unclear and is a potential area of future...
Conference Coverage
1 in 3 on levothyroxine take meds that interfere with thyroid tests
Around a third of older patients taking levothyroxine are prescribed other drugs that can interfere with thyroid function tests, shows the first...
Conference Coverage
Imaging alternative to AVS could boost detection of primary aldosteronism
News
‘Major update’ of BP guidance for kidney disease; treat to 120 mm Hg
“[Chapter one] of the guidelines is devoted to blood pressure measurement ... if [targeting] 120 [mm Hg systolic], the emphasis is on 120 measured...
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JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
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Missed visits during pandemic cause ‘detrimental ripple effects’
ACP president says doctors are already seeing the consequences of postponing care.
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JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.
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Docs become dog groomers and warehouse workers after COVID-19 work loss
Some doctors are questioning whether they should be in medicine in the first place.