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In a medical marvel, a team of doctors at GSVM Medical College in Kanpur, India, successfully performed a dual surgery under a single anesthesia, saving both a 25-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child. The rare procedure, led by specialists from the gynecology and neurosurgery departments, involved a safe delivery
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Dr. Stephen Parnis, a high-profile emergency physician and former vice-president of the Australian Medical Association, has stepped down as chair of the Medical Insurance Group of Australia (Miga) over concerns about his statements on social media opposing the war in Gaza. Parnis, who has been a vocal critic of Israel&
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Sawyer Sparks, D.O., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will see patients at the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Jonesboro. He will also serve as an assistant professor in the UAMS Northeast Regional Campus' Family Medicine Residency program. Sparks brings a unique
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Junior medical students can benefit greatly from simulation-based education, allowing them to experience clinical responsibility and deepen their understanding of the practitioner role. Research conducted at King's College London found that simulation provides an environment for students to work beyond their competence, enabling them to step into the
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The American Medical Association's (AMA) Health System Member Program has recognized Rush University System for Health for its exceptional approach to fostering inclusion, mentorship, and well-being among its students. Rush Medical College's mission is to nurture empathic, proficient physicians dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence
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Health advocates and medical associations in the Philippines have spoken out against a viral Facebook post that accused a surgeon of charging a poor patient exorbitant fees. The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) released a statement on Sunday, August 10, saying that the surgeon's professional fee was actually lower
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The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is urging the Government to develop a public campaign on end-of-life and palliative care, as well as a national strategy for end-of-life care, to address the current issue of patients and their families often feeling unprepared for the end of life. The RCP'
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The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) and several medical organizations have come together to express their full support for physicians providing life-saving care to Filipino patients with heart and vascular diseases. This move comes after a social media post by former journalist Ramon Tulfo accused a Philippine Heart Center surgeon of
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The American Heart Association's latest report on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) encourages a more nuanced approach to nutrition, highlighting that not all UPFs are created equal. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine praises this shift, emphasizing that certain healthful UPFs can actually reduce the risk of disease when derived
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Newly qualified doctors in the United Kingdom are resorting to working in non-medical professions, such as driving for Uber and working in bars, to make ends meet due to a "recurring cycle of debt." The British Medical Association (BMA) has highlighted the struggles of medical students, particularly those
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CenterWell Senior Primary Care, a network of 335 practices with over 1,000 physicians and 430,000 patients, faced significant challenges with electronic health records (EHR) inefficiencies. Physicians struggled with accessing patient data, customizing templates, and excessive documentation, leading to burnout and decreased job satisfaction. In response, CenterWell implemented a
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According to NHS England, less than a third of resident doctors participated in the five-day strike action last week, representing a 7.5% decrease from the previous round of industrial action in July last year. This decrease in participation challenges the British Medical Association's claims about the impact
