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Early result acceptance programs could bring innovative change to medical residency applications

Matching with a residency program can be stressful and costly for medical students. Two experts share findings on how ERAPs could lift some pressure from Match Day for future doctors.
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A lifeline for primary care amid a crisis in youth mental health

Psychiatrists offer a lifeline for doctors and other providers offering mental health care in primary care settings for children, teens, young adults, pregnant women and new mothers.
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Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden, study finds

Participants said the lesions caused similar or more distress than skin conditions like acne or psoriasis.
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Protein in the brain uses energy status to influence maturation, body size

A study in mice identifies link between reproductive status and metabolism.
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Taking care of your lungs during COVID and beyond

In the wake of the pandemic, a pulmonologist provides advice on protecting your often-overlooked lung health.
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For psoriasis, molecular signature in healthy-appearing skin may be best predictor of response to anti-TNF treatment

Patients with psoriasis may hold clues in their genetic profile to predicting anti-TNF treatment response, furthering the application of precision medicine.
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Which older adults are getting their flu shots and COVID boosters?

Flu vaccines have stayed out of politics but a new poll shows a new political divide over flu shots as well as COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters.
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20 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12

Kids 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine. Pediatric experts share answers to parents’ questions as they consider vaccinating their child.
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5 ways to prepare your child for the COVID vaccine

Now that kids are eligible to get the COVID vaccine, it’s important to prepare them for what comes next, and to help manage fear of needles. Use these five expert tips to get your child ready to get their shot.
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Risk of PTSD, anxiety, loneliness after COVID-19 hospitalization

Research finds COVID-19 associated with mental health problems after discharge, with majority not recognizing significant symptoms as a concern.
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Biased tech could determine who gets life saving therapy

Racial bias in pulse oximeter readings has dire consequences for patients with darker skin. Study shows Black patients critically ill with COVID-19 were three times less likely to receive life saving ECMO treatment than their lighter skinned counterparts
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Researchers find promising new approach to stop intestinal problems caused by immune cells

New research suggests gastrointestinal diseases caused by immune system T cells could be mitigated by bolstering a common enzyme.
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Is it safe to trick-or-treat this Halloween?

Is it safe to trick-or-treat this year? A pediatrician shares her top three tips for a COVID-safe Halloween in 2021.
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Why you need the flu vaccine this year more than ever

Here’s why experts say you should get it now.
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Patients with rare scleroderma have deadlier organ damage, despite getting standard treatment

Researchers say it’s a sign that more targeted therapies are needed for the vulnerable patient population.