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March 30, 2023, David Mitchell — On March 17, more than 4,500 medical students and graduates matched into family medicine residencies. AAFP News recently talked with candidates about experiencing medical school during the pandemic and why they chose the specialty. In this second Q&A, we asked students what advice they would offer to those matching in 2024 and beyond. AAFP News:  How did you decide which programs to apply to? Ngo:  I definitely used a database to find out what is out there. There are just so many programs. I mostly focused on the Midwest because that's where my support system is and then a little bit in Northern California where my parents are. Then I focused on which programs in those two areas had good women's health, for example, or which ones had broad-spectrum training, which was important for me.  ...

There is a huge opportunity to redesign care around patients and those caring for patients, and ensure technology and data help carers rather than burden them, according to Roy Jakobs, CEO Philips. Speaking at ViVE, the annual health technology conference, March 26-29, he described how the many different technologies and the flood of data in healthcare are often overwhelming clinicians, doctors, nurses and other carers, contributing to their leaving the industry at a time when there's already a shortage of carers. He urged innovators and technologists to prioritize making technology and the use of data easier, simpler and more intuitive. 

A recent New York Times article highlighted a revolutionary stroke treatment called endovascular thrombectomy, or EVT, which "is creating radically better outcomes for patients" when performed quickly enough. EVT, which I and other doctors perform at The Valley Hospital, can help when a patient has an ischemic stroke, which is a type of stroke that is caused by a blockage, like a blood clot, in a blood vessel of the brain. Thrombectomy may be performed in patients within six hours of acute stroke symptoms, and in those who have already received tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, which is a drug given through a vein to help break up a blood clot. During an EVT, doctors attempt to remove the blood clot by sending a wired-caged device called a stent retriever to the site of the blocked blood vessel in the brain. Doctors then thread a catheter through an artery in the groin up to the blocked artery. In a certain subset of patients, the catheter can also be threaded thr...

Diversity in healthcare, especially at the executive level, provides organizations with insight into the lived experiences of clients and employees. This leads to more informed, personalized care and improved care outcomes.  Becker's is excited to honor these 149 Black healthcare leaders. The individuals highlighted on this list are fostering positive patient experiences, paving the way for the next generation of leaders, and promoting health equity. Note: This list was developed to highlight Black healthcare leaders at healthcare delivery organizations. This list is not an endorsement of included leaders, hospitals, health systems, companies or associated healthcare providers, and organizations cannot pay for inclusion on this list. Leaders are presented in alphabetical order. Contact Anna Falvey at afalvey@beckershealthcare.com with questions or comments.  Pamela Abner. Vice President and Chief Diversity Operations Officer, Mount Sinai Hospital Group of Moun...

If you're experiencing painful hemorrhoid symptoms, you're likely wondering how to get rid of hemorrhoids—fast. After all, problems related to hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are close to the top of the list of annoying health issues. And while many of us would likely prefer not to talk about them, they're actually one of the most common health conditions. In fact, nearly three out of four adults experience related symptoms from time to time—which is only one of the many things to know about hemorrhoids. What many people don't know is that hemorrhoids are actually something you're born with, but we typically only notice them when they start acting up, says Alex Ky, M.D., a proctologist and professor of surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. "Hemorrhoids are a mixture of arteries and veins that help cushion your anal canal during bowel movements," she explains. "Doctors refer to symptomatic hemorrhoids as either external...

Siva Chinnadurai, MD, MPH, Chair of CSI Board of Directors (left), & Dr. Yeshigeta Gelaw, MD, M. Med, FCOphth (ECSA), Chief Executive Director of Bahir Dar University College of Health Science, (right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Ethiopia on March 18, 2023. Pediatric Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship in Ethiopia will improve access to life-changing care. NEW BRIGHTON, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Children's Surgery International (CSI) and Bahir Dar University (BDU) have launched the first Pediatric Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship in Ethiopia. This fellowship is the result of eight years of partnership and a year of program development. Together, future generations of pediatric otolaryngology and facial plastic surgeons across Ethiopia will be trained. The establishment of this accredited program advances CSl's mission of reducing...

All across the U.S. health care delivery landscape, a sense of desperation is in the air. The financial troubles that had beset many provider organizations for years were only exacerbated by Covid-19. As these organizations try to recoup huge financial losses, they must also contend with a host of other operational challenges that also began long ago. The problem is that some of the cost-cutting measures being deployed come at the expense of patients. Many health systems, including nationally renowned large hospital systems, are losing billions. For rural hospitals, which run on much thinner margins, the situation is even more bleak. A recent Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR) study found that "more than 600 rural hospitals—nearly 30% of all rural hospitals in the country—are at risk of closing in the near future." That's on top of the more than 150 rural hospitals that have closed their doors between 2005 and 2019. Covid-19 certainly played a role i...

Expert panel provides practical advice for managing overweight and obesity in clinical practice PHILADELPHIA, March 14, 2023 – On March 8, the American College of Physicians (ACP) and Annals of Internal Medicine hosted the first virtual forum on the current clinical challenges related to managing overweight and obesity in clinical practice. During the forum, a panel of experts discussed three specific cases representing common clinical scenarios and answered audience questions about each of them. The panelists shared pragmatic clinical information and a replay of the full discussion is freely available to ACP members. The video and accompanying editorial from Christine Laine, MD, MPH, FACP, Senior Vice President of ACP and Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Internal Medicine and Christina Wee, MD, MPH, Senior Deputy Editor of Annals of Internal Medicine were published today in Annals of Internal Medicine. "Overweight and obesity now affects more than 40 percent...

If you're happy and you know it then you're probably not an orthopedic surgeon. At least not according to the recent "Medscape Orthopedist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2023: Contentment Amid Stress." For the latest report, over 9,100 physicians from more than 29 specialties were surveyed. Their responses shined light on how their lifestyle choices impact their happiness. This includes their marriages, family relationships, and personal habits. According to the report, orthopedists also "told poignant stories of how burnout and depression affect them, how these challenges can harm personal and patient relationships, and how they are trying to deal with them." Notably, the report compared results from before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. When compared to other specialties, orthopedics was one of the happiest groups outside of work before the pandemic. Of those surveyed, 87% of those in orthopedics reported being "very happy" or ...

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Q: I've suffered from bad heartburn for years, and nothing seems to control my symptoms. What can I do? A: Heartburn, an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest, affects 60 million Americans at least once a month. Some people experience heartburn only occasionally after ingesting certain classic triggers such as tomato sauce, coffee or spicy food. For many, though, heartburn happens more often, tormenting them during the day and keeping them awake at night. Poorly controlled heartburn that is caused by acid reflux can increase the risk of dental cavities, inflammation in the esophagus and even esophageal cancer. When nothing seems to be working, it's often a problem with how you are taking the medication. But it also could be that acid reflux is not the real issue. Reflux, regurgitation and GERD: What do they mean? There is a lot of confusion and misuse regarding the terms associated with heartburn, despite its being a common ailment. These terms include acid and nonacid ref...