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British women who experience reproductive factors such as late menarche or early menopause may face an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints. Recent research conducted by Hai-Feng Pan, MD, and colleagues at Anhui Medical University in China explored the association between these reproductive factors and the
Over the past decade, the field of obstetrics and gynecology has undergone significant changes. Recognizing the need for a different approach, AnnaMarie Connolly, MD, chief of education and academic affairs at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, highlights the importance of adapting the application process for ob/gyn residency programs. The shift in the application
The tissues provided in hospitals have long been a topic of discontent among both patients and healthcare professionals. Dr. Amy Ho, an emergency medicine physician, recently took to social media to voice her frustration, wondering why hospitals seemingly always have the absolute worst tissues. While this may seem like a trivial complaint, it reflects a
The transition from intravenous (IV) to oral antibiotics in hospitalized patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections is a critical step in their treatment. However, a retrospective cohort study conducted by Anurag Malani, MD, and colleagues revealed that fewer than half of these patients were transitioned by day 7. The study, which included over 4,500 patients across
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition with significant morbidity and mortality rates. A recent retrospective analysis of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortium Registry shed light on the outcomes and risk factors associated with high-risk PE. The study, conducted by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, revealed
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for the treatment of mental health disorders. Research studies have demonstrated promising results, showing the efficacy of psychedelic substances such as DMT, psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine in alleviating symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mood disorders. These
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