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From the Journals
Antiaffirmative action paper blasted on Twitter now retracted
Guidelines
AHA on cannabis: No evidence of heart benefits, but potential harms
The American Heart Association emphasizes potential risks and lack of benefits of cannabis for cardiovascular health.
From the Journals
Urine screen as part of triple test improves ID of adrenal cancer
A triple-test strategy including a urine steroid test along with imaging and tumor sizing could help reduce unnecessary further imaging and/or...
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Hypertension medication adjustment less likely with polypill
News
Men occupy most leadership roles in medicine
In pediatrics, a specialty where approximately 70% of physicians are now women, there has been progress, according to an expert.
From the Journals
Medications may drive postmenopausal weight gain
Data from the Women’s Health Initiative shows link between increased body mass index and use of nonhormonal medications.
Feature
Ex-nursing assistant pleads guilty in West Virginia insulin deaths
An Army veteran injected seven patients with lethal doses of insulin at the VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. An eighth patient died 2 weeks after...
News
Still no clear answer on intranasal insulin for MCI and Alzheimer’s disease
Although one insulin administration device produced marked cognitive benefit, reliability was inconsistent.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 pandemic dictates reconsideration of pemphigus therapy
New guidance advises altered pemphigus treatment strategy.
Opinion
How to not miss something
As doctors, we've gotten proficient at being triage nurses, examining each appointment request, and sorting who should be seen in person and who...
Latest News
Daily Recap: Lifestyle vs. genes in breast cancer showdown; Big pharma sues over insulin affordability law
Women who avoided pregnancy due to migraine said it would make raising a child difficult.