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Learning Environment Issues Tied to Medical School Burnout
drugs
August 27, 2021
Medical students who experience mistreatment and perceive a less favorable learning environment are more likely to develop higher levels of exhaustion and disengagement, lower levels of empathy, and career regret, according to a study published online.
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Exposure to Prenatal Antipsychotics Seems Safe
drugs
August 17, 2021
Exposure to prenatal antipsychotics does not appear to be associated with an increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or small for gestational age, according to a study published online Aug. 16.
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Female Surgeons Face Increased Fertility Issues, Pregnancy Complications
drugs
August 10, 2021
Female surgeons are at increased risk for infertility and pregnancy complications, according to a study published online July 28 in JAMA Surgery.
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Smartphone-Only Internet Tied to Lower Patient Portal Use
drugs
August 06, 2021
Smartphone-only internet access is associated with lower patient portal use among those from some minority racial/ethnic groups, according to a research letter published online July 26 in JAMA Network Open.
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How Did the Pandemic Affect Cancer Clinical Trials?
drugs
August 03, 2021
The pandemic widely disrupted medical care across the United States, but a new study reports that clinical trials testing cancer treatments were able to carry on.
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Higher Midlife Net Worth Tied to Greater Longevity
drugs
August 03, 2021
Net worth at midlife is associated with longevity among U.S. adults, according to a study published online July 23 in JAMA Health Forum.
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Second COVID-19 mRNA vaccine dose found safe following allergic reactions to first dose
firstwordpharma
July 28, 2021
In a multi-hospital analysis of individuals who experienced an allergic reaction to their first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose, all patients who went on to receive a second dose tolerated it without complications.
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Patients of Female Doctors Have Lower In-Hospital Mortality
drugs
July 21, 2021
Patients of Canadian female physicians have lower mortality than those of male physicians when adjusting for hospital and patient characteristics, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA Health Forum.
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Patient Engagement May Not Drive Return to In-Person Visits
drugs
July 08, 2021
Patient engagement strategies appear to yield few return visits upon reopening during COVID-19 for patients who cancelled in-person care during the earlier portion of the pandemic, according to a research letter published online June 30 in JAMA.
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Masks at the Gym: Uncomfortable But Not Unsafe, Study Finds
drugs
July 05, 2021
Wearing a mask while you exercise may be uncomfortable, but a new study should reassure gym-goers that it poses no actual health risks.