Doctors’ Pros, Cons of Health System Jobs Physicians say good things and bad things about working for a health system or other medical employer in a new Medscape survey. On the plus side, they like the stable income and job security, according to responses to Medscape’s Employed Physicians Report: Loving the Focus, Hating the Bureaucracy.
While we always hope the holidays will be relaxed and joyful, stress can show up as we navigate family dynamics, financial strains, and societal pressure. Here we share some ideas to help you find mindful moments so you can return to calm 1. Wrapping gifts Whether you love or loathe gift wrapping, there are a
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — December’s full moon, also known as the “cold moon,” will shine bright in the night sky this Wednesday, peaking at 11:08 p.m. ET. Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will also be visible in the
‘Tis the season of giving – not only gifts for family and friends, but many get in the spirit of giving to their community during the holidays, too. Giving to a cause you’re passionate about is even more rewarding, knowing that you’re helping someone who you may relate to or have a special connection to.
The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor dapagliflozin significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a new study finds. These findings add to a growing body of evidence supporting a range of positive benefits from dapagliflozin, including reduced risks of mortality, cardiovascular events, and kidney events, lead author Meir Schechter,
The Chinese government’s move Wednesday to further roll back strict Covid-19 measures should boost the prospects for a host of Club holdings with substantial operations in China, including Estee Lauder (EL), Wynn Resorts (WYNN) and Starbucks ( SBUX), all of which have been weighed down by nearly three years of lockdowns. The news China’s National
A team of researchers from Nagoya University in central Japan investigated how restrictions on children’s activities during the COVID-19 pandemic affected their life habits and their abilities to perform physical activities. By comparing medical examination data before and after the onset of the pandemic, they found that physical functions among adolescents deteriorated, including their dynamic
SAN ANTONIO — A CDK4/6 inhibitor plus endocrine therapy combination extended progression-free survival (PFS) by nearly a year compared with chemotherapy as first-line treatment for premenopausal patients with aggressive, hormone receptor (HR)-positive/HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, a randomized study showed. In the phase II trial, median PFS reached 24.0 months with ribociclib (Kisqali) plus endocrine therapy
The next in our series focussing on research integrity finds Dr Andrew Porter exploring the dangers of publishing with a limited methods section, asking how we can reverse this trend and, incredibly, taking a lesson from the Great British Bake Off… This may strike you as an odd way to start a column about research
If the last time you thought about meditation was when the Beatles made the White Album – you’re in for a surprise. Research shows that sometimes meditation can be almost as effective as medication. Meditation Benefits Older Adults Research keeps growing on meditation’s benefits, from boosting the immune system to easing depression to helping mild
Image by Mohamed Hassan @Pixabay Cholesterol levels are used to determine certain disease risks during a check-up. Typically, only certain lipids in a lower cholesterol range indicate a healthier patient. But it’s the total cholesterol levels that matter most, especially for people of colour. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a steroid hormone made up of
Make fun the star of the party this year While covid is sadly far from gone, life is returning to ‘normal’ for many. This includes some returning to the office and workplace social events coming back. Keen to reconnect with colleagues and celebrate the festive season, it’s no surprise that Christmas parties are high on
CNN — Hearing aids might be an important tool in the effort to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new study. Research has established that hearing loss in an important risk factor in developing dementia, but whether intervening with the hearing loss will also treat the progression of cognitive decline has been less
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers reported the immunogenicity, efficacy, and safety of the MVA-BN (modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic)-RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine against RSV-A (RSV subtype A) Memphis 37b strain in a human challenge trial. Study: Decreased Viral Load, Symptom Reduction, and Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection with
How to Have a Successful & Fun Summer Break: Summer, one of the best times of the year, is upon us. Most of us generally associate summer time for students as being low on productivity and high on rest and relaxation. I’m here to tell you that you can have both. Enjoy your summer, but
Intermittent fasting is all the rage today as people follow this method to gain health benefits. But a new study suggests that there may be possible negative consequences of fasting intermittently. The study, published in the journal Eating Behaviors, found intermittent fasting in adolescents and younger population can lead to behaviors and psychopathology of eating
This year we’ve been celebrating Cancer Research UK’s 20th year. And while it might be the charity’s 20th anniversary, many of us research nurses have been working in cancer research for longer. Research nurses work in clinical trials. We play a vital role in making sure patients are safe and cared for whilst also ensuring
Prenatal Tests Only Lightly Regulated There is no federal agency that checks to ensure that widely used prenatal tests work the way they claim before they’re sold to healthcare providers, ProPublica reports. As many as half of all pregnant women get noninvasive prenatal screening tests, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not
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