May 22, 2025

Voices on the Go: Top Podcasts for Physicians

Physicians are tuning to podcasts that combine clinical insight, career development, and storytelling.

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May 19, 2025

Bacteria Eat, Exploit Plastic: Study 

A hospital-derived strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found to degrade medical plastic, use it as food, and form stronger biofilms, revealing new risks for device-related infections.

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May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 14, 2025

Sevoflurane Sedation Linked to Lower ARDS Survival

A large French clinical trial found that patients with moderate to severe ARDS who received sevoflurane had fewer ventilator-free days and lower 90-day survival than those sedated with propofol.

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May 09, 2025

BAL Guides Treatment in Pediatric Respiratory Illness

BAL detected pathogens in 61% of cases and led to treatment changes in nearly 9 out of 10 immunocompromised children with acute respiratory illness, according to a new 5-year study.

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May 07, 2025

Corticosteroid Use Linked to Weight, Waist Gains

In a study of over 80,000 adults, long-term corticosteroid use—including inhaled and topical forms—was associated with gradual weight gain and waist enlargement, especially in women and those with overweight or obesity.

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May 07, 2025

Aspirin Discontinuation Could Fail to Lower cSDH Recurrence

In a multicenter randomized trial, discontinuing aspirin for 12 days during subdural hematoma surgery did not lower recurrence rates or reduce bleeding compared to continuing the drug.

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May 05, 2025

Men With Panic Disorder Use More Substances, Study 

Researchers analyzed over 10,000 adults and found that individuals with panic disorder reported more severe alcohol and tobacco use, especially among men, with no significant differences across racial groups.

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May 02, 2025

Digital Monitoring App Improves Asthma Quality of Life in Trial

A digital asthma symptom monitoring app modestly improved patient-reported quality of life, with greater benefits seen in younger adults and those with low self-management skills.

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