5 Things to Know About Continuous Glucose Monitors 5 Things to Know About Continuous Glucose Monitors
Recently, the FDA approved the first OTC continuous glucose monitors. Beverly Tchang, MD, shares how these can be an important step toward personalized medicine.Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Drug, Device Makers Paid Docs $12 Billion in a Decade Drug, Device Makers Paid Docs $12 Billion in a Decade
Industry payments appeared to have been little changed by public reporting in the Open Payments database.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Severe Flu Confers Higher Risk for Neuro Disorders vs COVID Severe Flu Confers Higher Risk for Neuro Disorders vs COVID
Hospitalization for influenza raises the risk for future neurologic conditions more than hospitalization for COVID-19, the results of a large study showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

How to Avoid the $400,000 Med School Debt Mistakes I Made How to Avoid the $400,000 Med School Debt Mistakes I Made
Mid-six figures in medical school loans — and missteps that came with them — have impacted every aspect of this MD ' s personal and professional life. Learn from her experience.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Continued Caution Needed Combining Nitrates With ED Drugs Continued Caution Needed Combining Nitrates With ED Drugs
Despite contraindications, continued combined use of erectile dysfunction drugs and nitrates in men with stable heart disease is tied to a higher risk for death and CV events.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - January 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

New AHA Focused Update on Adult Advanced CV Life Support New AHA Focused Update on Adult Advanced CV Life Support
The update includes new recommendations on temperature management and percutaneous coronary angiography in adults suffering cardiac arrest.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

What Causes One of Stroke's Most Common Complications? What Causes One of Stroke's Most Common Complications?
Poststroke depression is one of the most common complications of stroke. Two new studies shed light on its mechanisms, paving the way for future treatment targets.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - January 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Depression, Constipation, UTIs Early Signs of MS? Depression, Constipation, UTIs Early Signs of MS?
Depression, constipation, cystitis, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction may precede a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by 5 years, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - December 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

A Blood Test to Diagnose Bipolar Disorder? A Blood Test to Diagnose Bipolar Disorder?
Using metabolic biomarkers, researchers have developed a blood test that accurately identifies bipolar disorder in patients misdiagnosed with major depressive disorder, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - October 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

AMA Funds BP Training for Medical, PA, and Nursing Schools AMA Funds BP Training for Medical, PA, and Nursing Schools
Med students and other healthcare workers, including physician assistants and nurses, don ' t receive enough BP training. The AMA wants to change that to help reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - September 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students News Source Type: news

Robotic Patients? They're Useful but Have Limitations Robotic Patients? They're Useful but Have Limitations
Increasingly sophisticated robots mimic various conditions and enable medical students to apply the tools of clinical practice. Nevertheless, their cost has been a subject of criticism.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Source Type: news

FDA Panel Backs New COVID Booster Targeting Only XBB Variant FDA Panel Backs New COVID Booster Targeting Only XBB Variant
A federal advisory panel recommended that the next batches of COVID-19 vaccines focus on XBB variants, while questioning how often younger people in good health would need additional shots.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - June 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

New Proposal for a Single Neuro/Psych Residency Program New Proposal for a Single Neuro/Psych Residency Program
Neurology and psychiatry have traditionally been two distinct specialties, but the authors of a new article advocate for a ' brain medicine ' residency program that integrates both disciplines.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - May 9, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

How This MD Beats Sleep Deprivation How This MD Beats Sleep Deprivation
Fatigue and short sleep may be unavoidable in medical practice, but these physician-tested methods can help you keep working at a high level.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - December 8, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Cardiovascular Societies Less Apt to Recognize Women, Minorities Cardiovascular Societies Less Apt to Recognize Women, Minorities
A new study found a significant recognition gap in cardiovascular awards over the past two decades, despite efforts to improve gender and racial disparities in the field.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - November 23, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news