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COPD

When Should You Refer Patients With COPD to Palliative Care?

Researchers identified 17 major and 30 minor criteria to guide physicians in referring their patients with COPD to specialty palliative care. Identifying appropriate ...

When Should You Refer Patients With COPD to Palliative Care?

Oncology / Hematology

Tumor Budding Predicts Lymph Node Metastases in Cutaneous SCC

Gastroenterology

Q&A: Proactively Addressing Pain in Patients With IBD—Beyond Opioids

Dermatology

New, Practical Patient Journey Algorithm May Be Beneficial in Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis

Cardiology

4D Flow MRI Offers Non-Invasive Technique for Measuring Pulmonary Blood Flow in PAH

Hematology

AIPSS-MF Plus NGS Enhances Myelofibrosis Prognosis & Survival Estimates

The top curated articles, handpicked by our editors to deliver the most compelling and valuable content.

Cardiovascular Disease

Costly Comorbidities Persist for the 90% of Patients With MASH and No Cirrhosis

MASH's economic burden is substantial, particularly for patients with MASH and multiple comorbidities, even in the absence of cirrhosis. Metabolic dysfunction–associa...

Diet & Nutrition

Male and Younger Cancer Survivors Need More Guidance to Adhere to Healthy Lifestyle

Improved widespread and systematic counseling on ACS guidelines is needed to increase uptake of healthy behaviors among male and younger cancer survivors. Positive life...

HIV PrEP

Screening for Intimate Partner Violence Represents New Strategy to Increase PrEP Uptake

A recent literature review highlighted “complex intersections” between intimate partner violence and PrEP care engagement among sexual minority men. “In the past ...

Diabetes

How Video Storytelling Interventions Can Improve Glycemic Control in T2D

In a recent study in JAMA Network Open, a video storytelling intervention showed promise for helping Hispanic patients with type 2 diabetes reduce their A1C. I...

DOCTOR’S VOICE

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Your trusted source for expert medical insights and information, authored by dedicated physicians and other healthcare professionals.

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Doctor's Voice, Teresa Sellinger

The Silent Struggle: Physician Suicide Risk & the Call for Real Informed Consent

Dr. Andrea Austin recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day and discusses the mental health risks and benefits of pursuing a career in medicine.

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Tales From the ICU

Skillfully Communicating Bad News in the ICU

Communicating bad news to a patient requires clarity, empathy, and preparation, and is a critical skill which physicians must continue to develop. Multi-system organ fa...

From The Editor

Helping Patients Keep Their Dignity in Their Final Moments

Tips for how physicians can help their patients who are in the process of dying approach death with dignity, and the value of providing hospice care. As doctors, we w...

CONDITION SPOTLIGHTS

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Condition Spotlights include a collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on a specific disease or condition.

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Condition Spotlight: Endometrial Cancer

A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on endometrial cancer.

Condition Spotlight: Tardive Dyskinesia

A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and additional resources all focused on tardive dyskinesia (TD).

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Condition Spotlight: COPD

A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on COPD.

Condition Spotlight: Women’s Health

A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on women’s health and contraception.

MEETING BRIEFS

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The latest news from key medical conferences, including features, abstracts, information about the conference, and more.

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AAOMS 2024

ASCO 2024: Multiple Myeloma

ASCO 2024: Hepatocellular Carcinoma

ASCO 2024: eNSCLC

ASCO 2024: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

2024 AAD Annual Meeting

ACTRIMS Forum 2024: Multiple Sclerosis

Crohn’s & Colitis Congress 2024

Maui Derm Hawaii 2024: Psoriasis

2024 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference: Psoriasis

65th ASH Annual Meeting: Leukemia & Lymphoma

2023 NACLC: NSCLC

AAO 2023: Retinal Vascular Disease

AAN 2023: MS

ESMO 2023: eNSCLC

Peer to Peer

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Physician’s Weekly created content featuring key opinion leaders sharing their perspectives on an important topic from different vantage points.

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Peer to Peer: COPD and Asthma

Physician’s Weekly-created content featuring key opinion leaders sharing their perspectives on COPD and asthma from different vantage points.

Peer To Peer: Advanced HCC

Physician’s Weekly created content featuring key opinion leaders sharing their perspectives on an important topic from different vantage points.

Peer To Peer: IBS-C

Physician’s Weekly-created content featuring key opinion leaders sharing their perspectives on IBS-C from different vantage points.

Peer To Peer: Crohn’s Disease

Physician’s Weekly-created content featuring key opinion leaders sharing their perspectives on Crohn’s disease from different vantage points.

CME / CE

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Continuing education with complimentary courses for physicians, physician assistants and nurses.

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CME/CE: Q&A: Improving Recognition & Awareness of Age-Associated Dementia in People With HIV

CME/CE: “Clinicians Should Not Rely Purely on BCVA” to Monitor Choroideremia Progression

CME/CE: Molecular Profiling Improves Outcomes in Biliary Tract Cancer

PW PODCAST

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CARTOONS

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Strategies to Help Diagnosis NSCLC and the Benefits of a Team-Based Approach, Part 2

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Elbowing In

Medical cartoon in which man needs an elbow specialist, but meets Joint Chief of Staff.

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Big Pill to Swallow

Medical cartoon in which the pharmacist is giving the customer a prescription bottle containing one huge, once-a-year pill.

You Gonna Finish That?

Medical cartoon by Jonny Hawkins about patient asking another patient about finishing IV bag.

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It’s All in Vein

Medical cartoon by Jonny Hawkins about IVs being all in vein

PW PODCASTS

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Strategies to Help Diagnosis NSCLC and the Benefits of a Team-Based Approach, Part 2

CARTOONS

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Elbowing In

Medical cartoon in which man needs an elbow specialist, but meets Joint Chief of Staff.

Big Pill to Swallow

Medical cartoon in which the pharmacist is giving the customer a prescription bottle containing one huge, once-a-year pill.

You Gonna Finish That?

Medical cartoon by Jonny Hawkins about patient asking another patient about finishing IV bag.

It’s All in Vein

Medical cartoon by Jonny Hawkins about IVs being all in vein

BUSINESS OF MEDICINE

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Drawing the Line When “Curbsiding”

by Teresa Sellinger | Sep 4, 2024 | Doctor's Voice,Dr. MedLaw,Medical Law | 0 Comments

Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," and taking on the liability of a consultation gets drawn. Informal...

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How Cash-Based Healthcare May Benefit Both Patients and Physicians

by Teresa Sellinger | Aug 27, 2024 | Business of Medicine,Practice Management,Revenue | 0 Comments

Cash-based healthcare aims to provide all individuals with vital healthcare services, eliminating the burden of navigating insurance company requirements. The average...

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What the Re-Classification of Cannabis as a Schedule III Drug Means for Physicians

by Teresa Sellinger | Aug 22, 2024 | Business of Medicine,Medical Law,Practice Management | 0 Comments

Physicians should educate themselves on the benefits of medical marijuana, recognizing that cannabis may soon be re-classified as a Schedule III drug. Discussions of...

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How Woman Physicians Benefit from Attending Women in Medicine Conferences

by Teresa Sellinger | Aug 19, 2024 | Business of Medicine,Careers | 0 Comments

Women in Medicine conferences can be a powerful tool for women physicians to make connections and find resources, boosting their careers in myriad ways. Medical...

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How Physicians Can Make Savvy Investment Decisions

by Teresa Sellinger | Aug 12, 2024 | Business of Medicine,Finance | 0 Comments

Dr. Taylor provides insights on how physicians can set themselves up for financial success outside of their careers by investing their money wisely. Many physicians...

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Why It’s Important to Discuss Sexual Health with Patients

by Teresa Sellinger | Aug 9, 2024 | Business of Medicine,Practice Management | 0 Comments

Sex is an indicator of a healthy lifestyle, so it's important that physicians discuss sexual health with patients to ensure optimal patient wellness. It's human nature...

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How AI-Driven Coding Streamlines Processes and Improves Revenue Capture

by Teresa Sellinger | Aug 6, 2024 | Business of Medicine,Finance | 0 Comments

AI-driven coding can streamline processes, providing patients with an improved experience and allowing physicians to optimally capture revenue. Many industries find...

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How to Use the Trauma-Informed Approach

by Teresa Sellinger | Jul 30, 2024 | Business of Medicine,Practice Management | 0 Comments

Part two of a conversation with Alex McDonald, MD, and Erika Roshanravan, MD, about trauma-informed approach to healthcare. This is the second part of a series based on...

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What Is the Trauma-Informed Approach?

by Teresa Sellinger | Jul 29, 2024 | Business of Medicine,Practice Management | 0 Comments

A two-part conversation with Alex McDonald, MD, and Erika Roshanravan, MD, about trauma-informed approach to healthcare. PW Editorial Board member and columnist Alex...

SPECIALTIES

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CARDIOLOGY

Hot Flashes May Occur More Often in Second Half of Nightly Sleep

Gestational Hypertension Tied to Higher Later Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Impact of Anemia on Outcomes and QoL in High-Intensity HF Treatment

DERMATOLOGY

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New, Practical Patient Journey Algorithm May Be Beneficial in Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis

Variability in Image Marker Agreement for LC-OCT in KC and Precursors

Distinct Effects of TNF-α, IL-17A, and IL-22 on FLG2 and HRNR in Psoriatic Skin Models

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Social Determinants of Health Affect Monitoring for Diabetic Retinopathy

Gestational Hypertension Tied to Higher Later Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Clinical Application of Thyrotropin Receptor Antibodies.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Increased Frequency of Mild COVID-19 Rebound After Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Treatment

Comparison of POC Antibody Tests Against GenScript Assay in Predicting Clinical Outcomes

Antibiotic Timing and Duration Impact on Mortality in Respiratory Infections

NEUROLOGY

Elevated Serum NFL Predicts Cognitive and Motor Decline in Early Parkinson’s Disease

Hot Flashes May Occur More Often in Second Half of Nightly Sleep

Early CT-Brain Imaging for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Patients with Acute Headache

ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGY

Later Age of Onset Linked to Poorer Prognosis in Rhabdomyosarcoma Patients with BCOR and NF1 Mutations

Geographic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Access to ACR-Accredited Screening Facilities

Postoperative Chemotherapy Improves Survival in CC 2-3 Patients with but Not in CC 0-1

PULMONOLOGY

When Should You Refer Patients With COPD to Palliative Care?

CT Nomogram Identifies RA-ILD

Proposed Pathogenetic Categories for ILDs: Senescence, Clonal Fibrosis, Inflammation, and Monogenic Entities

PRIMARY CARE

Hot Flashes May Occur More Often in Second Half of Nightly Sleep

Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression Explored in Youth With Chronic Pain

Most Tobacco Instagram Posts Do Not Adhere to FDA Warning Requirements

NEWS

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Volatile sulfur compounds, biofilm, and salivary parameters in patients with periodontal disease: a cross-sectional study.

Sep 16, 2024

Volatile sulfur compounds, biofilm, and salivary parameters in patients with periodontal disease: a cross-sectional study.

This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the interplay between volatile sulfur compounds (VSC), biofilm, salivary parameters, and periodontal status in patients with and without periodontal disease. Sixty-four subjects diagnosed with periodontitis and 60...

Deep feature fusion with computer vision driven fall detection approach for enhanced assisted living safety.

Sep 16, 2024

Deep feature fusion with computer vision driven fall detection approach for enhanced assisted living safety.

Assisted living facilities cater to the demands of the elderly population, providing assistance and support with day-to-day activities. Fall detection is fundamental to ensuring their well-being and safety. Falls are frequent among older persons and might cause...

A metabolomic profile of biological aging in 250,341 individuals from the UK Biobank.

Sep 16, 2024

A metabolomic profile of biological aging in 250,341 individuals from the UK Biobank.

The metabolomic profile of aging is complex. Here, we analyse 325 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) biomarkers from 250,341 UK Biobank participants, identifying 54 representative aging-related biomarkers associated with all-cause mortality. We conduct genome-wide...