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ChatGPT in medicine: The good, the bad, and the unknown
Three-expert panel at DDW suggests clinicians should embrace the technology.
Opinion
A 63-year-old male presented for evaluation of worsening genital lesions and associated swelling
Shave biopsy of the penile shaft demonstrated dermal interstitial edema with dilated thin-walled vessels and overlying acanthosis.
Feature
FDA warns of tattoo ink tied to dangerous infections
“I’ve seen several different infections from tattooing, and they are from organisms that tend to contaminate things in damp, liquid-type...
Conference Coverage
PCOS associated with shorter lifespan
“I think we need to acknowledge that this is a health burden and not just a reproductive problem.”
From the Journals
Dramatic rise in hallucinogen use among young adults
While hallucinogen dependence has historically been rare in the U.S. population, it could become more common as use increases.
Livin' on the MDedge
The road to weight loss is paved with collusion and sabotage
Plus: Taiwanese mosquitoes face a robotic foe, and surgical knots face the cold eye of physics.
Commentary
The cardiopulmonary effects of mask wearing
Clearly, this study lets us conclude that mask wearing at rest has less of an effect than mask wearing during exercise. But remember that, in...
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Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss soars after NYT article
Dermatologists are increasingly familiar with the medication, but a popular media report seems to have resulted in a quick uptake.
Latest News
WHO advises against nonsugar sweeteners for weight control
“Replacing free sugars with NSS does not help with weight control in the long term. People need to consider other ways to reduce free sugars...
From the Journals
Link between bipolar disorder and CVD mortality explained?
The findings “call for additional research focused on shared biological mechanisms linking vascular health and mood symptoms of BD,” said Dr....
From the Journals
Unraveling the mechanisms behind FMT efficacy needed to expand its use
Taxonomic and metabolic analyses of donor and recipient microbiomes would better inform clinical decisions.