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Physicians Foundation seeks nominees for award, grants around social drivers of health

By Medical Economics Staff

August 15th 2025

Nominees due in early September, so online application process is open.

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Cambridge study reveals critical flaw in blood pressure readings — and how to fix it

By Austin Littrell

August 12th 2025

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SetPoint Medical raises $140 million to commercialize rheumatoid arthritis therapy

By Todd Shryock

August 11th 2025

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Ultraprocessed foods: A majority of the American diet, and a majority bad for health

By Richard Payerchin

August 8th 2025

Orpyx launches next-gen sensory insoles to combat diabetes-related foot complications

By Todd Shryock

August 8th 2025

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‘Ending Unequal Treatment’ – 5 recommendations on inequity in health care

Richard Payerchin

June 26th 2024

National analysis outlines highlights and lowlights of two decades of efforts to eliminate disparities.

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Medical aesthetic services: a host of opportunities and legal uncertainties

Brandon S. Zarsky, Esq.

Published: June 21st 2024 | Updated: June 21st 2024

A discussion of potential opportunities and legal risks that physicians and medical aesthetics business owners should be aware of going into the second half of 2024 and beyond.

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Driving and dementia in older patients is not an easy conversation, even for physicians

Mary Underwood

June 19th 2024

Doctors have a role to play keeping older patients, their families, and other drivers as safe as possible on our nation’s roadways.

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Evening exercise benefits; $100M fraud allegations; toward a cleaner office – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

June 18th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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The future of heart health; seeing inside the brain; mutant influenza viruses – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

June 14th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Checking for osteoporosis; Novo Nordisk growth; food for thought – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

June 13th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Defining long COVID – a slideshow

Richard Payerchin

June 12th 2024

National Academy of Medicine proposes a standard way to discuss ‘a widespread, poorly understood medical condition.’

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Looking back – and ahead – on the 30th anniversary of FDA approval for naltrexone as a treatment for alcohol use disorder

Joseph R. Volpicelli, MD, PhD

June 12th 2024

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective treatment for AUD, but it remains underutilized by the medical community.

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Bird flu resource; preventing parasite infection; new foods for health – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

June 12th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Two new continuous glucose monitoring systems coming to market

Richard Payerchin

June 11th 2024

FDA approves CGMs for adults to monitor conditions of diabetes, metabolic health.

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National Academy of Medicine proposes common definition of long COVID

Richard Payerchin

June 11th 2024

Report says lack of agreement over definition creates a challenge for patient, physicians, researchers and policy makers.

CPR awareness; physicians and gun violence; poison out of control – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

June 11th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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FDA vs. MDMA; home health aide health; illegal opioid sales – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

June 10th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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As cannabis use grows, primary care needs to integrate screening for patients

Richard Payerchin

June 6th 2024

Study examines reasons and relative low rates of screening for patient use of the drug.

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Lawmakers urge updated stronger guidelines on chronic kidney disease screening

Richard Payerchin

June 5th 2024

CKD has become 10th leading cause of death nationally.

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Sleep apnea increases risk of future hospitalization for older adults

Richard Payerchin

June 4th 2024

Findings to be presented in national conference this week.

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Dietary counseling lacking in treatment for heart patients

Richard Payerchin

June 4th 2024

Researchers say ‘tremendous’ results are possible with dietary changes, but few patients get nutrition information.

Costs of social drivers of health; fast on their feet; cultural contributions – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

May 20th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Devices using AI; state bans on menthol cigarettes; physical activity and depression – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

May 17th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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American life expectancy: What happens next?

Richard Payerchin

May 16th 2024

Expert panel discusses advances, declines, and possible future of life longevity in the United States.

Risk of drowning death; carcinogens in cars; big-dollar health care fraud – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

May 15th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Mourning a history maker; waiting for emergency help; LSD as medicine – Morning Medical Update

May 15th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medicare's Alzheimer's math is fuzzy -- but critics are missing the bigger picture

Marvell Adams Jr. ;Kenneth E. Thorpe, PhD

May 14th 2024

The Biden administration recently warned that Medicare could spend $3.5 billion on a new category of Alzheimer's drugs in 2025 alone – a figure vastly higher than what experts in the field predict – leading many to question the math.

Recovery after a shooting; regulating biotechnology; presidential politics and health care – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

May 13th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Parasite in a presidential contender; pollution in the kitchen; studying food allergies in infants – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

May 10th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.