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Simple Tool Shows Lasting Reduction in BurnoutPhysicians and other healthcare workers who use a simple tool for 2 weeks show reduced burnout within a few days of starting
and retain the benefits a year later, researchers reported.
Medscape Medical News, October 23, 2017
Eat More Fiber, Not Less, During Pelvic Radiotherapy?Contrary to current thinking, increased fiber intake during radical pelvic radiotherapy had clear benefits on radiation-induced
GI toxicity in a randomized controlled trial.
Medscape Medical News, October 23, 2017
EPA Reduced Arsenic in Water, Prevented 1000s of CancersExposure to arsenic in drinking water is significantly lower among people who drink mostly tap water, thanks to earlier protective
legislation, resulting in meaningful reductions in related cancers.
Medscape Medical News, October 22, 2017
NAFLD Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Events in WomenIn the general population, women tend to be at lower risk for cardiovascular events than men, but the presence of nonalcoholic
fatty liver disease appears to change that, a new study finds.
Medscape Medical News, October 22, 2017
Sexting: The New Threat to Adolescents?Is sexting just a harmless form of sexual expression, or is this widely prevalent phenomenon causing irreparable damage to
adolescents?
'Magic Mushrooms' Effective for Severe DepressionPsilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' has been shown to improve a variety of psychiatric conditions, including
depression. A study focuses on the neurobiology underlying its effect.
Professional Autonomy Slipping AwayPhysicians are frustrated with the countless ways their professional autonomy is slowly being stripped from clinical practice.
Simple Tool Shows Lasting Reduction in Burnout Physicians and other healthcare workers who use a simple tool for 2 weeks show reduced burnout within a few days of starting and retain the benefits a year later, researchers reported.
Should Doctors Embrace or Reject Alternative Treatments?More consumers are using complementary and alternative treatments, and medical centers are adding nontraditional therapies. Should doctors embrace or reject these treatments?
InfluenzaThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued updated influenza vaccine recommendations for the 2017-2018 flu season.
October 2017
Quiz: Dry Eye DiseaseDry eye disease is a common condition that results in discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear film instability. Test yourself on presentation, workup, and treatment aspects with our short quiz.
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute; Senior Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape
