Running May Reduce All-Cause Mortality, Regardless of Frequency
Running for physical fitness or recreation is associated with a 27% decrease in the risk for all-cause mortality, a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests.
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Can Placebo Effects be Socially Transmitted?
Researchers were able to induce doctors’ beliefs about the thermedol treatment and showed that those beliefs were transmitted to patients through subtle shifts in facial expressions and possible changes in attentiveness between treatments.
Prevalence of Hepatitis C and the Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in Relation to Income
Researchers found data that showed in countries with low or middle incomes the burden of hepatitis C virus infection has increased the risk for cardiovascular disease.
The Role of Gut Microbiome in Inflammatory and Allergic Skin Diseases
This review gives insight into the role of gut microbiome alterations in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, acne, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa, and atopic dermatitis.
Are Medical Students Prepared for End-of-Life Care? Ask the IMEP-e Assessment
The electronic International Medical Education in Palliative Care (IMEP-e) assessment, which includes details on training hours in palliative care and self-efficacy and personal expectation scales, may be an effective digital tool for obtaining data regarding students’ preparedness in practicing palliative care.
Investigational Ubrogepant Does Not Confer Hepatotoxicity in Healthy Individuals
Investigators aimed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ubrogepant, focusing on hepatic safety, when administered intermittently with high-frequency dosing in healthy participants.
Expert Q&A: Discussing Recent ACP Guidance on CRC Screening, Reconciling Differences Across Other Screening Guidelines
Gastroenterology Advisor spoke to Dr. Robert McLean, President of the American College of Physicians (ACP), and Dr. Timothy Wilt, Chair of ACP’s Clinical Guidelines Committee to address several of these questions from the Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidance Statement.
Weill Cornell Medicine Hosts First-Ever Symposium on Mental Health in Medical Students
The first National Conference on Medical Student Mental Health and Well-Being was hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, providing education on the rising rates of psychological distress among US medical students.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Carries Heavy Comorbidity Burden
There is a substantial burden, unawareness, and undertreatment of several systemic comorbidities—particularly cardiovascular and psychiatric—in patients with HS.
Isotretinoin Does Not Increase Liver Enzyme Elevations in Patients With Severe Acne
Acne patients receiving isotretinoin may not need continued testing when experiencing low-grade liver enzyme abnormalities, as most mild elevations do not worsen.
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