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Weekend Sleep-in May Lower Mortality RiskLonger sleep time over the weekend may compensate for shorter weekday sleep when it comes to mortality risk, suggest findings
from a study of nearly 40,000 participants.
Medscape Medical News, May 25, 2018
More Lung Cancer in Young Women Than Men in USThe incidence of lung cancer in young women has now surpassed that of their male counterparts, and the unique smoking behaviors
of men and women don't explain why.
Medscape Medical News, May 25, 2018
Antidepressant Weight-Gain Risk May Be Greater Over TimeA new study confirms increased risk for weight gain with antidepressant therapy -- while also noting that the risk is greatest
in the second and third year of treatment.
FDA Approves AI-Based Software for Wrist Fracture DetectionThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an artificial-intelligence (AI) algorithm designed to speed the detection
and diagnosis of wrist fractures via standard x-ray images.
The Diplomatic Way to End the Patient VisitThere is no shortage of time pressure in today's visit, How can you end each visit in a clear and effective, but appropriate, manner?
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 21, 2018
Does Tort Reform Affect Patient Care?; MoreThe role of tort reform in patient care; grieving parents reach settlement with VA; medical malpractice boundary set in case involving deaf student; quadruple amputee argues to exceed state damages cap.
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California
Perspective
We Can't Just Give Up on ObesityA pediatric endocrinologist describes the harsh realities of practicing in the South today and calls on the medical profession
to redress 'sins of the past.'
