Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Metformin Effects May Be Via Gut, Not Bloodstream
Dissociation of glycemic effect from plasma exposure with gut-restricted metformin
Supportive Doctors Boost Patients’ Weight-Loss Efforts
Researcher suggests including physicians in commercial programs
Perfluorinated Alkylate Levels Up in Breastfed Infants
And PFASs appear to lower effectiveness of some childhood vaccinations, researchers add
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Bulimia Nervosa Tied to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk in patients versus controls; higher lifetime prevalence for patients, especially males
Vitamin D Tied to Fewer Falls in Homebound Seniors
Homebound elderly might benefit from supplementation, research suggests
Long-Acting Analog Insulin Doesn’t Up AMI Risk in T2DM
No significant difference in risk for long-acting analog, other basal insulin therapies
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
