Rheum Workforce May Have Grown, But It's Still Not Enough Rheum Workforce May Have Grown, But It's Still Not Enough
The US rheumatology workforce grew by more than 20% from 2009 to 2019, according to new research, but even if this growth continued, it would not be enough to meet the increasing demand.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

BCI Registry Improves Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions BCI Registry Improves Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
After using the BCI test assay, physicians adjusted their treatment recommendations for patients with hormone receptor –positive breast cancer, according to a new study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Hyperuricemia Subtypes in Gout Show Distinct Traits Hyperuricemia Subtypes in Gout Show Distinct Traits
The distinct biologic features of different hyperuricemia subtypes call for the development of tailored, subtype-dependent, genetics-based therapies for gout or hyperuricemia.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

High Cesarean Rates Persist in Obesity Despite Protocols High Cesarean Rates Persist in Obesity Despite Protocols
Stubborn variability persists despite attempts to standardize induction care.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news

Blood Test Has High Accuracy for Detecting CRC Blood Test Has High Accuracy for Detecting CRC
The test had relatively high sensitivity in an average-risk population, raising hopes that it could help increase screening rates among patients who decline stool tests or colonoscopies.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Twice as Nice? Double Antibiotics for Single Infection Problematic Twice as Nice? Double Antibiotics for Single Infection Problematic
Repeat antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections that are pervasive but unnecessary.Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Practicing Medicine in Canada's Far North Practicing Medicine in Canada's Far North
Andrea Prince, MD, reflects on her years of medical practice in the remote town of Nunavik.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

AI in Rheumatology: Current and Future Roles AI in Rheumatology: Current and Future Roles
AI brings opportunities to improve workflow, make writing and certain tasks easier, and facilitate drug development, experts said at the Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors' Link to Cancer Explained Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors' Link to Cancer Explained
Researchers delve deeper into metabolic syndrome trajectories finding that adults with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome over time are at increased risk for any type of cancer.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Combining Drugs and Radiation in Breast Cancer: What's Safe? Combining Drugs and Radiation in Breast Cancer: What's Safe?
There are surprisingly little data on how to safely combine new targeted treatments for breast cancer alongside radiotherapy. Experts weigh in on what we know.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Florida Bill Addresses Coverage of Skin Cancer Screening Florida Bill Addresses Coverage of Skin Cancer Screening
Some 321,000 state employees would be eligible, at a cost of about $357,000 per year, according to one analysis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers' Development Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers' Development
Teaser: A new study from Australia estimates how every additional minute of screen time influences parent-child verbal interactions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Chart Flag Boosts BP Control in Kidney Patients Chart Flag Boosts BP Control in Kidney Patients
Clinical decision support systems could be a promising tool to help clinicians control hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy
A randomized study of a multipart cognitive-based intervention for women with overactive bladder showed improvement in health-related quality of life.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology Source Type: news

New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results
Babies who received the new preventive treatment for RSV shortly after birth were 90% less likely to be severely sickened with the potentially deadly respiratory illness, according to the CDC.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news