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From Physician to Politician

Brian H. Williams discusses gun violence, bipartisan politics, and hitting the campaign trail

Sep 19, 2023
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Medical Debt Is Killing Our Patients

Here's my legislative solution to put an end to this

Sep 16, 2023
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Slight Gender Gap Detected in Ophthalmology Education Evaluations

Women lagged a bit 6 months before graduation, but then caught up

Sep 14, 2023
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MDMA-Assisted Therapy Reduced PTSD Symptoms in Diverse Patient Population

Positive results persisted in more marginalized groups

Sep 14, 2023
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Huntington's Disease More Severe in Black Patients at Baseline

Outreach to families of minority patients may help identify genetic disorder

Sep 14, 2023
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A Black Trauma Surgeon on 'Racism, Violence, and How We Heal'

Brian H. Williams, MD, talks about his new book, structural racism, and gun violence in the U.S.

Sep 13, 2023
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Here's Another Racial-Ethnic Disparity in Back Pain Care

Nonwhite patients who overuse opioids are given nonpharmacologic alternatives less often

Sep 12, 2023
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Extreme Heat in Pregnancy Tied to Risk of Severe Maternal Morbidity

The third trimester in particular may be a "critical exposure window," study author says

Sep 07, 2023
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Black, Hispanic Applicants Underrepresented in Ophthalmology Fellowships

However, women and men had similar match rates

Sep 06, 2023
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Violence in Healthcare: Why Are People So Angry?

The healthcare system has failed us all when we needed it most

Sep 03, 2023
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MedPod Today: Texas Abortion Ban Fallout, Movie Docs, and Fall COVID Shots

Three MedPage Today reporters discuss abortion care, doctors in movies, and fall boosters

Sep 01, 2023
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CDC: Deaths From Counterfeit Pills Rising

Increase seen particularly in western states and in younger adults

Aug 31, 2023
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Patients See Better Outcomes With Female Surgeons, Studies Find

Fewer complications and lower likelihood of adverse postoperative outcomes with women surgeons

Aug 31, 2023
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Neighborhood Factors in Childhood May Influence Asthma Risk

High-opportunity locations tied to lower asthma incidence vs those with low opportunity

Aug 29, 2023
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