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U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) has introduced the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act to address the projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. This bipartisan legislation aims to increase the number of Medicare-supported doctor training slots, tackling the shortage of primary and specialty care physicians in
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Dr Karuna Malhotra, an aesthetic physician, and Dr Rajiv Kovil, a diabetology expert, recently shed light on the lesser-known side effects of weight loss medications, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide. Reports have surfaced of women experiencing changes in the labia, dryness, and even urinary incontinence after taking these drugs,
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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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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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Three specialists from Teknon Medical Center have been recognized as Top Doctors 2024 for their professional excellence and recognition among their peers. The awards, granted based on recommendations from fellow doctors, recognize the most valued professionals in their specialty. The recognized doctors, Dr. ÈÇngels Bayés, Dr. Xavier Ruyra, and Dr.
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The Civil Aviation Medical Center marked the occasion of the 2025 Chinese Physician's Day with a themed conference, "Virtue in Action, Skills in Diligence," on August 19. The event extended festive greetings to all medical workers in the civil aviation system and highlighted the important contributions
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Anne Hegerty, the 67-year-old quizmaster of The Chase, has been issued a prediabetes diagnosis by her doctor, which has prompted her to consider medication, specifically Ozempic, to improve her health. Despite losing approximately 30lbs, Anne attributes her weight loss to her increased financial security, which has reduced her hunger and
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Physicians from Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital and Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College Hospital have expressed deep concerns over the delay in amending the Tobacco Control Act, which they argue poses a significant threat to public health. A recent seminar titled 'The Importance of Promptly Amending the Tobacco Control Law to
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As abortion restrictions in the US continue to escalate, a new study reveals that OB-GYN practitioners are abandoning states with the most restrictive laws, leading to alarming rates of maternity care deserts. Researchers found a 4% drop in OB-GYN practitioners per 100,000 reproductive-age women in states with restrictive abortion
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A 62-year-old woman, Rosemarie Campbell, died three days after undergoing gastric bypass surgery at The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane in February 2022. The operation was performed by Dr. Vahid Reza Adib, who is also the partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. The inquest into Campbell's death is
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Advanced training on comprehensive anesthesiology and life-supporting techniques is being provided by Israeli medical professionals to health professionals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The training is a collaborative effort between MASHAV, Israel's international development agency, and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), with the full support of Ethiopia&
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Recovery in patients admitted to Kolkata's hospitals with severe viral infections is being significantly delayed due to antibiotic resistance. A significant number of patients have developed secondary bacterial infections along with viral ones, including streptococcal pneumonia, which poses a life-threatening risk if antibiotics are not effective quickly. Doctors
