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Cluster, Migraine Headache Strongly Linked to Circadian Rhythm Cluster headache and migraine are strongly linked to the circadian system, new findings that could have significant treatment implications.
Medscape Medical News, March 31, 2023
More Pregnant People Are Overdosing, and Stigma Plays a Role "We were able to advocate for her so she could bring her child along to the treatment facility, but all too often these families end up separated."
WebMD Health News, March 31, 2023
New Antiobesity Drugs Will Benefit Many. Is That Bad? New antiobesity medicines are being deemed too costly for insurers despite the success patients have had with losing weight and improving their health. Dr Yoni Freedhoff ponders why.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 31, 2023
Some Diets Better Than Others for Heart Protection A comprehensive analysis suggests the Mediterranean diet and low-fat diets can reduce the risk of death or MI, and the Mediterranean diet may also protect against stroke.
Medscape Medical News, March 30, 2023

Don't Display Human Remains in Museums Without Consent Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, discusses honoring values about consent and permissions related to displaying human remains in medical museums.
Medscape Business of Medicine, March 2023
Medical Device Maker, Surgeon to Pay $46M in Kickback Scheme The kickback settlement involves a surgeon and two leading ophthalmology device suppliers. Experts say physicians accepting vacations and other perks from manufacturers could face similar penalties.
Medscape Medical News, March 2023
Physicians Deserve Inflation-Tied Medicare Pay Bump: MedPAC Federal advisers recommended a 1.45% increase in a factor used to set Medicare pay, which is now inflation neutral. They also sought extra pay for clinicians who see many patients with low incomes.
Medscape Medical News, March 2023
Women Physicians 2020: The Issues They Care About More than 3000 women physicians described their key concerns, including career, parenting, and burnout.
Medscape Features Slideshows, July 2020
Payment Problems as Patients Lose Coverage due to COVID Patient visits are back, but many have lost insurance or have a lesser plan. Here's what physicians can do to increase their revenue in this situation.
Medscape Medical News, July 2020

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Negative Expectations of COVID Shots May Amplify Side Effects People who had low hopes from a COVID-19 vaccine reported more negative side effects from the shots.
WebMD Health News, March 31, 2023
Single Bivalent COVID Booster Is Enough for Now: CDC 'There is not a recommendation to get another updated booster dose,' the CDC website now explains.
WebMD Health News, March 31, 2023
'Smart' Jewelry Could Be the Future of Quitting Cigarettes Researchers are developing wearable technology designed to help fight tobacco use disorder.
WebMD Health News, March 31, 2023

Parkinson's Disease: What's Trauma Got to Do With It? Kathrin LaFaver interviews fellow neurologist Indu Subramanian about her paper on childhood trauma and Parkinson's disease and the broader data on trauma-informed neurology care.
Medscape Neurology, March 31, 2023
Don't Fear Testing for, and De-labeling, Penicillin Allergy Use this simple proactive approach to remove the burden of penicillin allergy from patients who are mislabeled.
Medscape Family Medicine, March 30, 2023