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Addressing drivers of health: An implementation guide
Physicians must lead a team approach.
More American men opting for vasectomy; Marijuana users have lead in urine; Over the counter Narcan available soon - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Seven-minute cancer treatment; Air pollution more dangerous than drugs or alcohol; Free antidepressants in Uruguay - Morning Medical Update
Trends of smoking in America – a slideshow
If your patients don’t use cigarettes, they may be vaping or using marijuana.
Addressing drivers of health: What are they?
Five key elements to help patients get healthy.
Research recruitment in patient portal check-in; Omicron less likely to lead to long COVID; Pfizer plant could restart production in Q4 - Morning Medical Update
Addressing drivers of health: An introduction to Let’s Take 5
Physicians Foundation President Gary Price, MD, MBA, discusses drivers of health.
Gender affirming surgeries have tripled; COVID evolving 3 times faster in deer; Caloric deficit may benefit gut - Morning Medical Update
New sepsis guidelines; Bullying rates on the rise; Researchers want smoking age to rise to 22 - Morning Medical Update
How satisfied are American primary care doctors compared with other wealthy countries?
Primary care physicians in the U.S. can take comfort from knowing that PCPs elsewhere share their feelings.
CDC says steer clear of turtles; FDA names first Human Foods Program head; Upcoming Lyme disease vaccine for humans
Prevalence of obesity among developed nations
Antiobesity and T2D drugs are hot right now. Where are the markets for them?
Americans don’t want to know if they have cancer; New bill would require nationwide sex ed; Suicide taboo in obituaries changing - Morning Medical Update
COVID-19 treatment in 2020: a slideshow
AHRQ publishes estimates for civilian population, not including residents of nursing homes or other institutions.
Listeria milkshakes in Washington; U.S. air pollution reaches 17 year high; Screen time linked to developmental delays - Morning Medical Update
Doctor demographics: Data from the Federation of State Medical Boards
Census reveals information about physician workforce across the United States.
Dads develop post-partum depression; Spanking ban in schools; First Maryland malaria in 40 years- Morning Medical Update
Substance use among adults
Are your patients using? NIH survey shows numbers are trending up in groups aged 19 to 30 and 35 to 50 years.
Medicare proposal would cover caregivers; New definition of human embryo; Hospital mandates nurse to patient ratios - Morning Medical Update
Pig kidney sustains brain dead man; Risk of 9 cancers reduced by being in good shape; Arthritis drug could boost effectiveness of morning after pill - Morning Medical Update
Public awareness is hazy about federal rules for prescription drug prices
A year after the president signed the Inflation Reduction Act, it seems Americans may not fully understand what it does.
Gas station company tackles urgent care; ADHD medication shortage persists; Opioid treatment scarcity - Morning Medical Update
The benefits of doctor-pharmacist collaboration
A new survey explores the perspectives of both groups.
‘Blue legs’ and long COVID; Nearly half of LGBTQ patients experience medical gaslighting; Many believe marijuana smoke is safer than tobacco smoke Morning Medical Update
Maui wildfires toxic particles; Renaming obesity; Suicides reached all-time high in 2022- Morning Medical Update
Creative ways to add staff
MGMA report outlines ways for physicians’ groups and other medical organizations to get and keep new staff.
American adults are wary of pharmaceutical company messaging
KFF poll finds credibility gap between drug-makers and consumers.
Hospitals and clinics among most dangerous workplaces; 4,000 steps a day may keep death at bay; Extreme heat could impact birth control - Morning Medical Update
Most physicians: States with the greatest numbers of doctors
Population equals patients, so physicians practice where the people are.
Menopause education needed in residency programs; More gay and bisexual men allowed to donate blood; Heart disease death rates falling - Morning Medical Update