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Why aren’t doctors managing pain during gynecologic procedures?
By not teaching her how to administer pain treatment options such as lidocaine gel or injection, “they made the decision for me, whether I could...
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Older adults at risk from inappropriate prescribing
The rates do not significantly differ between physicians and nurse practitioners.
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No more hot flashes? AI device could stop menopause symptom
The device would automatically prompt cooling in less than a second, which could effectively stop the hot flash in its tracks or at least help to...
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Semaglutide prescribing surged in the past year
General and family practice providers were the most frequent semaglutide providers (30%), followed by internists (15%).
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84-year-old MD contests employer’s mandatory cognitive tests for older docs
According to the lawsuit, the hospital illegally required neuropsychological and eye examinations of physicians aged 70 or older who sought to...
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Air pollution tied to postpartum depression
Black carbon had the strongest association with postpartum depression.
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Experts question finding that 70% cancer deaths are preventable
The findings represent a snapshot of premature mortality in 2020 but do not necessarily predict progress in cancer control over time.
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Postmenopausal testosterone for low libido only, doctors say
“Despite this preponderance of scientific evidence and recommendations, the myths about testosterone die hard, including that it improves women’s...
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Obesity boosts gestational diabetes risk in women with PCOS
Prepregnancy insulin resistance is common among women with PCOS and may play a major part in the pathogenesis of gestational diabetes.
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Lack of racial, ethnic diversity in cryopreserved donor sperm in the U.S.
Study sheds light on the need to identify and address the barriers that discourage potential donors from underrepresented groups from...
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Tech encourages HIV prevention among women
“Mobile technologies, in particular, offer a nimble, customizable, and accessible way to reach this target population and increase awareness of...