August 15, 2025

Upfront Radical Cytoreductive Surgery Extends Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

The TRUST trial is the first phase III randomized study to show improved progression-free survival for primary cytoreductive surgery compared with interval surgery without compromising short-term or l...

The ASCO Post

August 14, 2025

Early TMP-SMX Use Linked to Birth Defects

TMP-SMX is prescribed earlier in gestation than β-lactams, placing fetal exposure closer to the window of organogenesis, which may contribute to elevated malformation risk observed in first-trimester use.

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August 12, 2025

Advanced-Practice Providers Filling Rural ER Gaps

Rural emergency rooms across the U.S. are increasingly staffed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners instead of physicians, raising debates over care quality, staffing shortages, and access to emergency services.

KFF Health News

August 08, 2025

How Many Vacation Days Are Doctors Taking?

A survey by the American Medical Association shows a rise in physicians taking time off, reflecting an improvement in burnout rates.

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August 05, 2025

Modified Mesh Repair Effective in Women’s Hernias

Randomized trial results showed that modified open mesh repair was as safe and effective as standard mesh repair for treating groin hernias in women, with similar recurrence and complication rates after 1 year.

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July 30, 2025

Mortality Among Surgeons in the United States 

National mortality data reveal that surgeons face higher death rates than non-surgeon physicians, with cancer and external causes contributing prominently.

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July 29, 2025

Postpartum Pelvic Floor Disorders Often Overlooked, Review Finds

Emerging diagnostic tools such as dynamic ultrasound and anorectal manometry offer clinicians improved evaluation of postpartum pelvic floor disorders, yet standardized screening protocols remain limited.

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July 28, 2025

Planned Cesarean May Raise B-Cell ALL Risk in Children

A Swedish cohort study of over 2.4 million births found that children born via planned cesarean section had a higher risk of developing B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia before age 6, independent of maternal or perinatal factors.

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July 22, 2025

Placenta Accreta Guidelines Lack Consensus: Review

A new review of clinical guidelines highlights consistent recommendations for diagnosing and managing placenta accreta spectrum disorders, but showed gaps in guidance for surgery, fertility counseling, and postnatal care, especially in low-resource settings.

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