Gender Bias Narratives in Medicine
“At my interview for residency at a prestigious midwestern university hospital, the chairman asked...
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A Look at Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is an uncommon food allergy that presents...
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“Doctor, What Is Your Purpose for Being Here Today?”
One of the first questions I am often asked by doctors and nurses when I am at a medical...
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Depression & Lupus: Is There a Connection?
The prevalence and severity of depression among people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid...
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Bariatric Surgery & Macrovascular Events in People With Severe Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes
A study of nearly 20,000 patients with type 2 diabetes and severe obesity found that bariatric...
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Analyzing the State of Food Allergies in US Adults
A survey of over 40,000 adults suggests that food allergies are common and severe among American...
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A Look at GERD-Related Infections
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very prevalent disease entity that has a significantly...
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Why You Should Be Ordering With Reflex When Testing for Food Allergies
The prevalence of food allergies has increased in recent decades. In fact, according to a 2013...
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Should Dogs Be Prescribed for Chronic Pain?
It’s estimated that 20.4% of U.S. adults have chronic pain and a further 8% have high-impact...
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Home Intervention for Older Adults With Asthma
Data indicate that asthma-related morbidity and mortality among the elderly are increasing and...
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Conference Highlights: ASM Microbe 2019
New research was presented at ASM Microbe 2019, the joint annual meeting of the American Society...
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How Focusing on Hobbies Can Make You Happier—AND a Better Doctor
In my job, I’m fortunate to speak with physicians every day — both about their jobs and what they...
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Equipment & Medication Purchasing: Physicians Are Currently a Weak Constituency
Many products used in the clinical environment have undesirable features, packaging, or...
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Conference Highlights: EULAR 2019
New research and recommendations were presented at EULAR 2019, the European League Against...
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A Look at Same-Day & Different-Day Endoscopic Procedures by Healthcare Setting
A study has found that some groups of physicians were more likely than others to perform elective...
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Nocturnal Reflux and Insomnia
Nocturnal reflux is an underappreciated clinical challenge that many patients with...
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The Cutting Edge Treatment for Chronic Tendinitis You May Not Have Heard of
The following was originally posted on May 21 at drlinda-md.com. Interview with Dr. Mahmud...
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Conference Highlights: ADA 2019
New research was presented at ADA 2019, the 79th Scientific Sessions of American Diabetes...
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Assessing the Link Between Knee OA, Obesity, and Sarcopenia
Obesity and sarcopenic obesity—but not sarcopenia alone—appear to be associated with a higher risk...
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Vaccines: The Twisted Serpent of Distrust
Many clinicians are taking to social media to debunk false information and mistaken opinions...
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