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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 Future of Medicine From a Leader in BiosensorsDr Eric Topol talks with pioneering researcher John Rogers about how his flexible electronic devices are being used in medicine and what further developments lie ahead.
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.
Pediatric Pyogenic GranulomaPossible future treatments for pediatric pyogenic granuloma may include ingenol mebutate 0.015% cream, topical imiquimod 5% cream, and topical propranolol 1% ointment with occlusion.
May 2018
Case: Age 53, Melena & Hematemesis?A 53-year-old man with multiple myeloma presents with a 1-week history of melena, hematemesis, and lethargy. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is performed. What’s the cause of the abnormalities seen?
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Executive Vice President and Professor of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute; Senior Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape
