An introduction to antimicrobial resistance, part 1
An infectious disease expert describes the state of AMR – and how to fight it.
Support for vaccine mandates remains high, but parental opt-outs gain traction post-pandemic
Survey identifies stark partisan divide in attitudes over vaccine mandates
Physicians are concerned with the current state of primary care
401 primary care physicians share their grievances with the state of health care in the 2025 Physician Health Survey from MDVIP and Ipsos.
Most physicians feel unprepared to provide genetic services
A recent study determined that most primary care physicians felt underprepared and lacked confidence in their ability to provide clinical genetic services to patients.
Handheld retinal scanner makes vision screening possible for primary care offices
AI Optics secures FDA Clearance for handheld retinal imaging system, paving the way for improved vision screening
Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, shakes Wall Street; Pfizer to pay $60 million to settle allegations of kickbacks by subsidiary; Loretta “Lee” Ford, co-founder of the nurse practitioner, dies at 104 –Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Medical school applicant trends 2024-2025
According to new AAMC data, the 2024-2025 academic year has seen the fewest medical school applicants in seven years, among other findings.
Firearm-related hospitalizations rose sharply during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
Did an increase in gun purchases lead to the increase in firearm-related injuries?
Are EHRs holding back alcohol-related care?
Only 3% and 7% of primary care practices’ EHRs, respectively, were able to report widely recommended quality measures required for alcohol-related prevention and treatment.
Trump administration nixes proposal to ban menthol cigarettes
Biden administration was criticized for not following through on flavored cigarette rule.
App that uses iPhone to monitor vital signs receives FDA clearance
PanopticAI Vital Signs is the first FDA-cleared mobile application for contactless pulse rate measurement using the built-in camera of iPhones and iPads
Ep. 49: Washington update with Anders Gilberg of MGMA
Anders Gilberg, senior vice president for government affairs with MGMA, joins us to discuss the second Trump administration and MGMA's policy wishlist.
2025: Innovations in health care software development
What to watch as software shapes the future of medicine, starting now.
The Weight Loss Drug Revolution: GLP-1 RA drugs inspire new excitement for metabolic bariatric surgeons
Proponents say the surgical procedures are underutilized and misunderstood in contemporary medicine.
The Weight Loss Drug Revolution: Helping patients avoid phony medicine scams
With high demand but high prices for antiobesity drugs, patients may fall for phony pharmaceuticals.
Exercise may reduce dementia risk; biased language in EHRs of birthing patients; seven charged in $600 million COVID-19 tax fraud scheme – Morning Medical Update
AHA outlines 2025 Advocacy Agenda for hospitals
Pledges to work with Trump administration, Congress to maintain patient care and community service.
Could AI perform a patient's physical exam?
A Mass General Brigham study suggests that LLMs could be used to aid clinicians during physical exams.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. – What do voters think?
AP-NORC survey measures approval ratings.
10 mistakes physicians make when using AI tools
These pitfalls, common in medical practices, stand in the way of AI-enhanced patient care.
JAMA names editorial fellows to enhance scientific communications
10 researchers selected based on interests and knowledge of medical research.
Physical and cognitive impairments associated with Long COVID; adults with ADHD may have shorter life expectancies; MS linked to mental illness during and after pregnancy – Morning Medical Update
The total number of medical school applicants fell to the lowest level since 2017-18
2024 saw the fewest number of medical school applicants in seven years, more female applicants than male and a decline in underrepresented matriculants, according to AAMC data.
Smartwatches could help doctors understand and treat psychiatric illnesses
Study found that wearable sensors can be leveraged to link psychiatric illnesses, digital phenotypes, and genetic factors
AMGA announces new board of director members for 2025
Four physicians, executive join trade association dedicated to transformation of health care.
AAFP announces 2024 class of innovation scholars
This year’s scholars will focus their research on “what works” in real-world approaches to Long COVID and Type 2 Diabetes.
Study highlights significant barriers to access for weight-loss medications for some groups
GLP-1 drugs have proven effective in weight loss, but factors like insurance, what industry you work in, or gender, can all affect access
Health care in transition: Trends shaping 2025
How technology and policy will redefine care.
The state of AI diagnostics in health care: projected 24.6% CAGR through 2030
A market analysis report from Grand View Research projects the AI diagnostics market size to grow at a CAGR of 24.60% through 2030.
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. to get hearing this month
News outlets report opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccines, reproductive issues and more.
