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Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress

Research shows that human-animal interactions had benefits for mood and stress

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FTC Settles With Private Equity Firm Over Anesthesia Investments

"We consider this a definite victory," physician says

Jan 22, 2025
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Anti-Abortion Groups' Secret Weapon; Kennedy Targeted COVID Vax; Research at Risk

This past week in healthcare investigations

Jan 22, 2025
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'This Is a Fearful Time': Public Health Leaders Concerned About WHO Withdrawal

Move leaves U.S. vulnerable in future pandemics

Jan 22, 2025
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Physician Content Creators Weigh In on TikTok's Uncertain Future

Other apps don't have the same reach, which is helpful in dispelling misinformation, they say

Jan 21, 2025
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Opinion
Building Resilience in Healthcare Starts in School

Learning to cope with stress and burnout on the job isn't the answer

Jan 21, 2025
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Fauci's Pardon: 'It's Really a Shame,' Public Health Officials Say

Many saddened that it had to come to this

Jan 21, 2025
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Self-Care Rx: A First-Year Resident's Advice

White Coat Chronicles: Follow a resident navigating the healthcare system

Jan 20, 2025
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Opinion
Independent Surgeons Are Disappearing. Here's Why That Matters.

Private practices offer personalized care, expanded access, and physician autonomy

Jan 18, 2025
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Opinion
'Microskills' for Writing for Non-Academic Outlets

Expanding beyond peer-reviewed and specialty journals can make a big impact

Jan 17, 2025
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Massachusetts Cuts Residency Requirement for IMGs

IMGs must work 3 years in underserved areas before being fully licensed

Jan 17, 2025
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MedPod Today: 'Medical Freedom'; More Private Equity Harms; USMLE Cheating Scandal

ľֱ reporters offer further insights into recently covered topics

Jan 17, 2025
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Lawmakers Clash Over Whether Trump and His Nominees Will Hurt Public Health

One congresswoman named the future of vaccines as one of her biggest concerns

Jan 16, 2025
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DEA Proposes a Special Registry for Telehealth Providers of Controlled Substances

Agency also issues final rule for 6-month buprenorphine prescriptions issued over the phone

Jan 16, 2025
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