The widow of a consultant who killed himself after confusion over whether he would be investigated for misconduct has won backing from the doctors’ union.
GP trainees experience positive improvement in burnout and resilience after participating in a specially-designed mindfulness programme, suggest the findings of a study.
A unique vascular inflammation signature caused by COVID-19 could predict which patients are at high risk of in-hospital mortality and may explain the benefits of dexamethasone, say UK researchers.
The CDC urges more testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for SARS-CoV-2. RSV is just one of the viruses reemerging as COVID restrictions lift.
Using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to screen for aortic valve calcification during a lung cancer screening could identify those at risk for aortic stenosis, new research suggests.
A CDC report says pediatric outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases could derail efforts to reopen schools. Authors urge healthcare providers to check their patients’ vaccination status.
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