Epilepsy medications during pregnancy don’t affect early-childhood development; HPV vaccination could decrease cervical cancer mortality; insulin resistance linked to heart valve disease – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Improving patient outcomes and health care access in rural populations with patient engagement technology
Here are five key ways communication technology is enhancing health care in rural and underserved communities.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Lifestyle changes needed too
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
New guidance on AI safety; vaping affects vascular health even without nicotine; 2024 NAM annual meeting videos available online – Morning Medical Update
The growing impact of behavioral health platforms in meeting mental health care needs
Mental health treatment access is low while cost is high. Here’s what to know about digital solutions.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Talking about cost
Discuss family health history at Thanksgiving dinner; the importance of post-meal walks; worse mental health during the holidays – Morning Medical Update
PCE index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, rises 2.3% annually
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased 0.2% in the month of October.
More workplace control leads to less burnout for physicians in health systems, study finds
Institutional leaders want to standardize practices, but flexibility may be a key to keeping doctors.
Experts urge safe implementation of AI in health care through new guidance
Guidance takes a pragmatic approach to managing AI systems in clinical practice
Medicare-supported GME residency positions look to grow the physician workforce and expand health care access
CMS published its list of teaching hospitals awarded Medicare-supported GME positions under Section 126 of CAA, 2021.
2025 stock market outlook: What will happen now that the election is over?
There’s a tasty stock market stew simmering into 2025.
Who needs a doctor when you have a glass of water?
Study found multiple benefits for patients who stay hydrated
Trump announces more leaders for HHS, NIH
O’Neill tapped to serve as deputy secretary, Bhattacharya to lead National Institutes of Health.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Patients’ No. 1 question
Cephalopod-inspired microjet delivery systems; Nobel Prize winners honored; wildfire smoke could increase risk of dementia – Morning Medical Update
Where should patients seek treatment when their primary physician is not available?
A Canadian study found that patients who visited another within-group physician were less likely to require an emergency department visit than those who visited walk-in clinics.
Two stars: Fewer people leave positive reviews for health care facilities post-COVID
Study finds a notable shift in the public perception of care after the pandemic
Removing barriers to screening for cognitive impairment in primary care settings
14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2060, and many cases of cognitive impairment go undetected by PCPs. Key points from a recent summit offer new insights into screening methods.
Prior authorizations, pharmacy transparency, vertical integration all part of the Medicare 2026 rule
Proposals would require more public data on prior authorization processes and whether those advance health equity.
Medicare announces 2026 plan to cover antiobesity medications
Will it take effect? Biden proposal would be finalized in Trump’s term, and his pick to lead HHS has spoken against antiobesity drugs.
If tariffs go through, the cost of most medical devices will go up
With the majority of devices manufactured outside the U.S., any increase in tariffs is likely to drive up health care costs
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: a new panacea?
Up to half of heart disease risk can be genetic; strategic alliance looks to improve health care; 2025 Leapfrog Group survey updates – Morning Medical Update
Patients support safe and transparent nuclear medicine
On behalf of Patients for Safer Nuclear Medicine, we object to the content of Cathy Sue Cutler’s column dismissing efforts to improve nuclear medicine safety and transparency.
The leaders of health care in the new Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump's nominations for major positions of leadership in health care in his new administration—including HHS, CMS, CDC, FDA, NIH and surgeon general.
Your patients’ browsing habits may be driving their negative moods
Poor mental health can be driven by online browsing choices - but a free tool can help
Trump announces CDC, FDA and surgeon general nominations
Dave Weldon, MD, Marty Makary, MD, MPH, FACS, and Janette Nesheiwat, MD, are the President-elect’s picks for CDC director, FDA commissioner and surgeon general.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: an introduction
Your children or spouse might not be the best power of attorney — what you can do about it
