Grace Koennecke

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Understaffed hospitals have higher rates of infection; Ozempic could treat alcohol, drug abuse; new child heart stent approved by FDA – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

October 21st 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Lack of patient health screenings – findings from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Grace Koennecke

October 18th 2024

New research from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners affirms the current problems of the U.S. health care system, as well as some improvements from 2023.

More than 15 million U.S. adults have ADHD; eating less could lead to longer life span; Georgia reinstates six-week abortion ban – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

October 14th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Key shortcomings and solutions in U.S. health care – findings from The Commonwealth Fund

Grace Koennecke

October 11th 2024

Findings from The Commonwealth Fund found that compared to countries like the U.K., Australia, and the Netherlands, the health system performance in the U.S. was drastically lower.

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Finding solutions for physician burnout

Grace Koennecke

October 1st 2024

Burnout is not due to a lack of resilience

Alcohol can increase risk for 6 types of cancer; Risk of heart defects higher in IVF babies; 1 in 3 children are short-sighted – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

September 30th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

In the last decade, age-adjusted prevalence of severe obesity increased from 7.7% to 9.7%.

Grace Koennecke

September 27th 2024

Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey provided new estimates of adult obesity and severe obesity.

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Overdose deaths hit lowest level in 3 years; whooping cough spiking among unvaccinated teens; high-dose ADHD drugs linked to higher psychosis risk – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

September 23rd 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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New research shows the demand for mental health support in primary care

Grace Koennecke

September 20th 2024

Research conducted in Norway from 2006 to 2019 shows that nearly half of patients consulted their primary care physician about a mental health issue

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Women more hesitant to get mammograms; Moving contributes to depression; Car crashes are a public health crisis – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 19th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Binge drinking seen more in farmers; American diets briefly improved during COVID-19 pandemic; DIY testing kits for cervical cancer – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 18th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Connecting patients to federal nutrition programs

Grace Koennecke

July 17th 2024

Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) Director of WIC and Root Causes discusses integrating federal nutrition programs into health care.

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Irregular sleep patterns linked to type 2 diabetes; Oregon hospitals face potential exposure to HIV, hepatitis; New malaria vaccine given to children in Ivory Coast – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 17th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Consequences of “diabetes distress”; War conflicts hindering global vaccinations; Robots take over prostate surgery – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 16th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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First clinical trial for nasal COVID-19 vaccine; CDC recommends new COVID shots; Weight loss drugs linked to vision loss – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 15th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Ultra-processed foods raise risk of death; Gen-Z relies on TikTok for health information; US developing new bird flu vaccine – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 12th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Few US adults use nicotine pouches; Many US citizens live in “cardiology deserts”; 14 tampon brands contained arsenic, lead – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 11th 2024

The top stories in medicine today.

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A possible way to reverse lupus; FDA recommendations of product misinformation; Rare case of plague found in Colorado – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 10th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medical students can now attend Johns Hopkins University for free

Grace Koennecke

July 9th 2024

A new $1 billion financial aid gift will cover the full cost of attendance, including tuition and living expenses for students.

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Could Apple Watches manage health conditions? Grandmothers behind new mental health therapy; Daily sauna time linked to weight loss – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 9th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Women experience higher rates of gender-based workplace violence in health care

Grace Koennecke

July 8th 2024

Researchers found that women in the health care workforce are more likely than men to experience verbal abuse, sexual harassment, and bullying.

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Cough syrup recalled due to fungus concerns; US children dying more than other wealthy countries; Patients on antidepressants more likely to gain weight – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 8th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Mayo Clinic plans for drone assistance in 2025; New face-detecting brain circuit; Older Americans share top health care worry – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 5th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

FDA approves new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Grace Koennecke

July 3rd 2024

The Kisunla (donanemabazbt) injection has been approved as a new intravenous infusion for patients.

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Cocoa lowers cardiovascular disease risk; Scientist behind simufilam charged with fraud; Mediterranean diet reduces mortality – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 3rd 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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New dementia cost model looks to lower financial toll for patients, families

Grace Koennecke

July 2nd 2024

Researchers from USC are building a dementia cost model that will generate the national and annual cost estimates of dementia.

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Cisplatin increases risk of hearing loss; Elenolic acid lowers blood sugar levels; How “stresslaxing” can stress you out – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 2nd 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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New summer wave of COVID-19; Turmeric supplements linked to liver injury; Facial fitness gum? – Morning Medical Update

Grace Koennecke

July 1st 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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The biggest trends challenging physicians

Grace Koennecke

June 28th 2024

In How Is Medical Practice Evolving, the survey featured responses from 864 physicians in the US on how current health care trends and challenges have impacted their medical practice. Here are the biggest trends challenging physicians: