Put POCUS training in FP residency so the docs who end up working in rural ERs know how to use it: studyIn a survey of 168 rural physicians, 95% said they believe rural physicians need more point-of-care ultrasound training. Weekly low-dose semaglutide for alcohol use disorderU.S. study suggests that semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, may be useful to reduce alcohol consumption and craving in alcohol use disorder. Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force. Meth, opioids see largest rise in costs and harms The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction recently released a report looking at substance use costs and harms from 2007 to 2020. Getting kids to bed on time may protect against adult psychosis Those with chronic lack of sleep at higher risk of psychotic disorder as young adults. More time outside needed: Global burden of myopia in children rising Researchers find an increase in prevalence in short-sightedness in children and adolescents. B.C. women being treated for HIV have shorter life expectancy than men, study shows The research paper shows the life expectancy for 20-year-old men living with HIV between 2012 and 2020 rose to 68 years old while for women it only increased to 61 years old. Zinc and vitamin D supplements to treat alopecia areata? Measuring vitamin D and zinc levels in patients with alopecia could serve as an indicator to assess the risk of disease severity. POLL: What do you miss most about summer? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. The world has thousands of medical schools—and Canada’s rank high Rankings of universities that offer medicine and dentistry show Canadians schools near the top. First Previous 34 35 36 37 38 Next Last
