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From the Journals
Carbs, fat, and mortality: Types matter more than levels
News from the FDA/CDC
Washington state patient is first U.S. case of novel coronavirus
Conference Coverage
ACGME deepening its commitment to physician well-being, leader says
NEW ORLEANS – Positive social relationships with others are crucial to joy and well-being in the practice of...
Commentary
How I became a better doctor
Dr. Richard W. Cohen describes how his experience as a patient changed his perspective on practicing medicine.
Latest News
T3 levels are higher in combatants with PTSD
CHICAGO – Chronic catecholamine elevation may have a role in the thyroid hormone abnormality.
News
FDA advisory committee supports birth control patch approval
Concerns persist regarding pregnancy rates and VTE risk among women with obesity who use the patch.
From the Journals
Demeaning patient behavior takes emotional toll on physicians
Deciding how or whether to respond was often dictated by the level of support from colleagues, a professional responsibility to peers.
Opinion
A cigarette in one hand and a Fitbit on the other
For almost all adults, the most important habits to develop are still related to diet and exercise.
Feature
GAO calls out HHS’ poor oversight of administrative costs of Medicaid work requirements
A report on the estimated administrative costs in Medicaid demonstration projects related to work requirements in the first five states to receive...
From the Journals
Serum testosterone and estradiol levels associated with current asthma in women
The overall prevalence of current asthma in the sample was 9% (6% in men and 13% in women).
Latest News
Milrinone beats dobutamine in extending survival in HF
PHILADELPHIA – Survival benefit favored milrinone regardless of indication for use in continuous outpatient intravenous inotropic therapy.