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Falling May Be a Harbinger of Dementia in Older Adults

— Injurious falls upped the risk of a new Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis 1 year later

9 Hrs Ago
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Newborns Fed Breast Milk Exclusively in Hospital Had Lower Asthma Risk

It's an important time for developing a successful breastfeeding trajectory, researcher says

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Florida's 'Intimidation Campaign'; Nurses Look to Unionize; Bird Flu and Egg Prices

Health news and commentary gathered by Bվ staff

Sep 30, 2024
Does Finerenone's Efficacy Diminish If Initiated Late in Heart Failure?

Benefit of the nonsteroidal MRA otherwise consistent across FINEARTS-HF

Sep 29, 2024
Opinion
Reclaiming the Night in the Wake of 'Abhaya's' Murder

To everyone in medicine: don't underestimate the gentleness of Indian women as weakness

Sep 29, 2024
Does Finerenone's Efficacy Diminish If Initiated Late in Heart Failure?

Benefit of the nonsteroidal MRA otherwise consistent across FINEARTS-HF

Opinion
Reclaiming the Night in the Wake of 'Abhaya's' Murder

To everyone in medicine: don't underestimate the gentleness of Indian women as weakness

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Dozens Rescued by Helicopter From Flooded Tennessee Hospital Inundated by Helene

Dramatic scene at Unicoi County Hospital

Sep 27, 2024
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Nonprofit Hospitals Took in Over $37 Billion in Tax Benefits in 2021

Researcher offers a way for local communities to assess the benefit hospitals provide in return

Sep 27, 2024
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A Few Rural Towns Are Bucking the Trend and Building New Hospitals

New full-service hospitals with inpatient beds are rare in rural America

Sep 27, 2024
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UVA Med School Faces Toxic Work Environment Allegations

More than 100 doctors, faculty members signed no-confidence letter against administrators

Sep 26, 2024
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Novel Antiviral Appears Effective for Severe RSV in Infants, Toddlers

But will benefits seen in Chinese trial translate to clinical improvement?

Sep 25, 2024
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Post-Stroke Fever Prevention Still Lacking in Clinical Benefit

Temperature management device did result in less fever in the INTREPID trial

Sep 25, 2024
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Opinion
Healthcare Unionization Isn't the Only Option

In this changing workplace, managers and leaders can do better for their staff

Sep 25, 2024
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AMA Responds to PA Group's Policy Truce Letters

PAs have important role to play, but don't have the same skill set, AMA president says

Sep 24, 2024
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In Emergency Medicine, Promotion to Chief Resident Least Likely for Women of Color

Black residents also less likely to be promoted than white residents

Sep 24, 2024
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Opinion
Healthcare's Post-Traumatic Growth

This existential crisis is painful, but necessary

Sep 24, 2024
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COVID Drug Recall; Update on Nurse Struck by Lightning; Surrogates' Pregnancy Risks

Health news and commentary gathered by Bվ staff

Sep 24, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Training on Cadavers Still Essential for Medical Students

Donor dissection teaches skills not easily acquired with other methods

Sep 23, 2024
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10-Minute Intervention Boosts Health Worker Well-Being

Work-life integration and emotional exhaustion, recovery, and thriving all improved within 8 days

Sep 23, 2024
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Pope's Illness; Docs Against Trump; Another Contact of Missouri H5N1 Case Fell Ill

Health news and commentary gathered by Bվ staff

Sep 23, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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