Marcia Frellick

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About Half of Canadian Physicians Report High Burnout Levels

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: October 16, 2025

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Helicobacter pylori May Shift Gastric Cancer Earlier

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: September 23, 2025

Patients in the H pylori group had a higher burden o...

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Ostomy Innovation Grabs ‘Shark Tank’ Win

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 30, 2025

The device eliminates constant pouch wear and restores dignity and control to the patient while reducing healthcare costs, the judges say.

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Most Kids With COVID-Linked MIS-C Recover by 6 Months

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: January 14, 2025

Midterm data from the MUSIC study show excellent cardiovascular and noncardiovascular outcomes. Pediatricians can have “a moment of collective exha...

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High Radon Levels Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: January 13, 2025

Study suggests increased radon in pregnant woman’s county can be linked to gestational diabetes.

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Meta-Analysis Finding of a Fluoride-IQ Link Controversial

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: January 9, 2025

Sixty four of the 74 studies analyzed reported an inverse associations between fluoride exposure measur...

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Why Aren’t More Primary Care Physicians Prescribing Contraceptives?

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: January 9, 2025

Currently, more than 19 million women aged 13-44 years in the United States live in “contraceptive deserts” or places that lack access to a fu...

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‘New Hope’ for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: December 19, 2024

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and fecal microbiota transplants are advancing in clinical trials as potential options for treating ...

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New Investigation Casts Doubt on Landmark Ticagrelor Trial

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: December 13, 2024

Doubts have grown about its apparent advantage over cheaper, off-patent P2Y12 inhibitors such as clopidogrel and prasugrel<...

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Key Updates in Resuscitation Procedure After Drowning

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: November 18, 2024

The AHA and AAP recommend that delivering rescue breaths is as essential as calling 911 and performing chest comp...

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Survey Study Shows How to Reduce Family Physician Burnout

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: November 13, 2024

“Clinical leaders and policymakers seeking to develop care delivery models that enable sustainable primary care practice should focus on ensuring a...

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Metformin May Reduce Long COVID in Non-Diabetic Population

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: November 4, 2024

Other trials have highlighted the anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties of metformin.

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Which Specialists Should Lead BP Control Efforts?

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: November 1, 2024

All the groups studied who led BP control efforts were successful in reducing BP, pharmacist- and community health worker–led teams saw the biggest...

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Groups With Highest Unmet Need for PrEP Highlighted in Analysis

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: October 22, 2024

Men living in predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods, or who are insured by Medicaid, saw lower proportions of PrEP use despite higher annua...

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EHR Prompt Helped Cut Acute Otitis Media Antibiotic Use by Half

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: October 21, 2024

“Research supports that 75% of children get better on their own without antibiotics, and when needed, short courses of just 5 days are safe and eff...