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Internal Medicine

Strengthening Social Support Networks to Reduce Turnover in Primary Care Teams

This study highlights how enhanced social support within primary care teams correlates with lower turnover intentions, emphasizing the potential of network-based interventions to improve workforce stability and well-being in healthcare sett

Jul 7, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Baseline and Longitudinal Joint Associations of Alcohol Consumption and Obesity with Diabetes Risk: Evaluating Multiplicative and Additive Interactions

This study examines how obesity and alcohol consumption jointly impact diabetes risk over time in an Asian cohort, highlighting differences in interaction measures and implications for diabetes prevention.

Jul 4, 2026Sign in to read
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Efficacy and Safety of Mirtazapine in Treating Methamphetamine Use Disorder: Insights from a Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial

This randomized clinical trial evaluated mirtazapine’s safety and efficacy for methamphetamine use disorder, revealing a modest but statistically significant reduction in methamphetamine use without unexpected adverse events, offering

Jul 2, 2026Sign in to read
Infectious Diseases

Evaluating the Safety of Same-Day COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination: Insights from a Large Veterans Affairs Target Trial Emulation

A large U.S. Veterans Affairs study found no increased 90-day risk of adverse events after same-day COVID-19 and influenza vaccination compared to influenza vaccination alone, supporting the safety of coadministration with updated COVID-19

Jul 2, 2026
Clinical Updates

Disparities in Postpartum Permanent Contraception Requests and Fulfillment: A Comparative Review Between Incarcerated and Community Populations

This review synthesizes evidence on the lower prevalence and fulfillment rates of postpartum permanent contraception requests among incarcerated individuals compared to community counterparts, underscoring reproductive justice and health eq

Jul 1, 2026
Cardiology

Decoding the Cardiovascular Risks of PM2.5 Components: Insights from a Half-Million Chinese Adults Cohort Study

This large-scale study links specific PM2.5 components, especially chloride, black carbon, and sulfate, to increased long-term cardiovascular disease risk, emphasizing targeted pollution control for better heart health.

Jul 1, 2026Sign in to read
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Enhanced Traceability of Breast Implants: Evaluating the Dutch Breast Implant Registry’s Superiority Over Electronic Patient Records in a Test Recall

A test recall study demonstrated that the Dutch Breast Implant Registry significantly outperforms electronic patient records alone in tracing breast implants, underlining the critical role of comprehensive registries in patient safety.

Jun 30, 2026
Clinical Updates

Whole-Population Trends in Obesity and Inequality in England, 2019-2025: Insights from a Cohort of 54 Million Adults

Analyzing 54 million adults in England reveals rising obesity rates from 2019-2025, disproportionately affecting socioeconomically deprived, ethnic minority, and younger adult groups, with widening inequalities intensified during the COVID-

Jun 27, 2026
Clinical Updates

The Environmental Cost of Learning: Comparative Analysis of CO2 Emissions in Virtual Reality, Online, and Alternative Distance Education

This review synthesizes evidence comparing carbon footprints of VR, online, and alternative distance education in professional medical training, highlighting substantial CO2 emission reductions with digital modalities.

Jun 26, 2026
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The Impact of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding on Quality of Life: A Mixed-Methods Survey Study

This study explores how heavy menstrual bleeding affects physical, psychological, social, and functional aspects of life, revealing extensive quality of life impairment beyond just blood loss.

Jun 25, 2026
Cardiology

Impact of Fructose-Containing Beverages and Foods from Childhood to Adulthood on Hypertension Risk: Evidence from the GUTS Cohort

This prospective cohort study investigates how fructose-containing beverages and foods, including sugar-sweetened beverages, fruit juices, and whole fruits, consumed from childhood through adulthood influence hypertension risk, highlighting

Jun 24, 2026
Emergency Medicine

When Shift Hours Add Up: Emergency Department Medication Errors Rise as Clinicians Get Tired

Pharmacy interventions on ED medication orders increased as clinicians spent more time on shift. The association persisted across roles and shift types, suggesting fatigue-related risks but varying by site.

Jun 19, 2026
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Why an EHR-Embedded OUD Intervention Still Struggled: Lessons from 12 Colorado Hospitals

A qualitative study across 12 Colorado hospitals found that an EHR-embedded OUD intervention improved awareness but still faced stigma, inconsistent messaging, limited addiction expertise, and workflow barriers to MOUD initiation.

Jun 19, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

Updated COVID-19 Vaccination and Cardiovascular Protection: What a Large VA Study Found in 2024-2025

In over 1 million US veterans, the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine was associated with fewer COVID-19-related cardiovascular events, with the strongest benefit in adults over 75 and those with comorbidities.

Jun 19, 2026
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Can Prehabilitation Reduce Complications After Spinal Fusion in Older Adults? What a New Randomized Trial Suggests

A multicenter randomized trial found that 4-week multimodal prehabilitation added to ERAS reduced 90-day complications after spinal fusion in adults aged 75 years or older.

Jun 19, 2026
Gastroenterology

Validated Early Detection Metrics Could Narrow Liver Fibrosis Screening Without Losing Clinical Signal

A validation study suggests current liver fibrosis screening criteria are too broad. A refined risk-based approach reduced eligibility from 60–76% to 10–22% of adults while improving the yield of elevated liver stiffness and predicting futu

Jun 17, 2026
Neurology

Brain Imaging Biomarkers and Cognitive Outcomes in a Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention: The POINTER Imaging Ancillary Study

The POINTER Imaging study found no overall brain biomarker changes from a structured lifestyle intervention, but participants with lower baseline hippocampal volume showed greater cognitive benefit, suggesting imaging may help identify who

Jun 17, 2026Sign in to read
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Diabetes & Endocrinology

Time-Restricted Eating vs Dietetic Guidance for Glycaemic Outcomes in Adults at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Time-restricted eating performed similarly to individualized dietetic guidance for short-term HbA1c change in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, but non-inferiority was not confirmed at 12 months. Benefits were small, and adverse events wer

Jun 17, 2026Sign in to read
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Diabetes & Endocrinology

Publicly Funded Intermittently Scanned Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Linked to Fewer Hospitalizations in Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes

A large real-world study found that public implementation of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring in insulin-treated type 2 diabetes was linked to better HbA1c, fewer acute diabetes hospitalizations, shorter stays, and lower

Jun 17, 2026
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Earlier ADHD Diagnosis May Mark a Better Educational Trajectory: What a Finnish Registry Study Found

In a nationwide Finnish cohort, earlier ADHD diagnosis was linked to better school performance, more academic progression, and less dropout than diagnosis closer to age 16, especially before educational track selection.

Jun 15, 2026Sign in to read
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