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Career disruptions among women in medicine may 'reverberate far beyond COVID-19'
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted progress toward gender equity in medicine that may resonate for years to come, according to experts.
Using gender-inclusive language can improve patient experience
Dermatologists should adapt gender-inclusive language and practices to welcome patients seeking gender-affirming care, according to recommendations published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
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Limited liability companies: The foundation of asset protection for many physicians
The reality of health care practice in the 21st century is that lawsuits and liability lurk in the background for physicians.
Healio launches Wordle-like game with medical T-W-I-S-T
Do you love Wordle? Are you a master of medical terminology?
Climate change is progressing faster than expected, threatening human health
The environmental and societal impacts of climate change are progressing more rapidly than previously expected, nearing limits to what society can feasibly adapt to, according to a recent report.
‘Milestone policy’ on physician mental health one step away from becoming law
The Senate recently passed a bill to address the stigma that health care professionals often face when seeking mental health services.
Spironolactone ‘unlikely’ to elevate cancer risks
While the level of evidence was generally low, spironolactone was not associated with statistically significant increased risk for a number of cancers, according to findings from a retrospective meta-analysis.
Q&A: Music may be ‘useful, effective and harmless’ pain management strategy
Growing evidence suggests that music therapy can be an effective method for relieving pain, according to researchers.
Billing code updates intended to reduce EHR time lead to ‘no meaningful changes’
Despite the intent of the AMA and CMS, updates to frequently used billing codes led to “no meaningful changes” in note length or time spent on electronic health records, researchers wrote.
Survey suggests many health care workers are not speaking out against racism
Most physicians and trainees who were surveyed agreed that racism has an impact on health; however, less than half of respondents reported speaking out against a racist encounter or policy.
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