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Antibiotic resistance is showing up in childhood ear infections A new study found Haemophilus influenzae was the most common pathogen in middle ear infections, with many strains showing AMR Explore the study: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/mi...

Ear Infection Bacteria Are Changing in Young Children

Signs of ear infection in baby may involve changing bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance. Read more about the latest findings.

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Alzheimer's is often identified first in primary care or emergency medicine, where clinicians must separate slow cognitive decline from acute delirium. A new review maps how the diagnostic pathway is shifting - from clinical suspicion to biomarkers and imaging. www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis Enters a New Era

Read more on how biomarkers, imaging, and acute care awareness are reshaping Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and management.

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Why do some patients with opioid use disorder still seek opioids outside the healthcare system? New research suggests that access alone isn't enough. Many patients continue to rely on informal sources, highlighting gaps in opioid care, continuity, and support. 🔗: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/mi...

Medication Access May Not Close Opioid Care Gaps

Read more on extra-medical MOUD use among adults prescribed methadone or buprenorphine.

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Problematic alcohol use may predict health, relationship, and mental health outcomes in midlife, according to a study of twins. Persistent problematic alcohol use was associated with poorer health, lower life satisfaction, and more depressive symptoms. www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

Twin Study Reveals Lasting Impact of Problematic Alcohol Use

Problematic alcohol use patterns may be negatively associated with health outcomes in mid-life. Read more on AMJ.

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Could testosterone therapy change how patients with asthma or COPD use their medications? A Danish registry study found that this approach was associated with a delayed reduction in inhaled corticosteroid use. Read the full findings: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...

Testosterone Treatment Linked to Lower Steroid Use

Testosterone treatment may affect inhaler use in airway disease. Read more on the latest registry findings.

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Are your patients getting enough sun protection at work? New research links occupational solar UV exposure with an increased risk of melanoma, reinforcing the importance of discussing sun safety with patients who spend long hours outdoors. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/de...

Occupational Solar UV Exposure Raises Melanoma Risk

Occupational solar UV exposure may raise melanoma risk. Read more on workplace sun protection.

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Is remote monitoring enough after sepsis? A new randomized trial found that remote monitoring did not reduce readmissions or increase time spent at home following hospitalization for sepsis or lower respiratory tract infection. Discover more: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...

Remote Monitoring Fails to Reduce Readmissions After Sepsis

Remote monitoring did not reduce readmissions after serious infection. Read more on the trial findings.

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What is the most common reason patients skip sunscreen? They forget. A Bronx-based study unpacks what stops people from wearing sun protection, looking specifically at differences between diverse populations. Full story here: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/de...

Sunscreen Use Barriers Persist Across Diverse Patients

Explore sunscreen use barriers in diverse patients and read more about practical dermatology counseling opportunities.

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It's not just how often patients use cannabis, it's how they use it. A new analysis of 58.9 million U.S. adults reveals who is most likely to develop cannabis use disorder based on whether they inhale or ingest the drug. Read the full findings: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

Inhaled Cannabis Linked to Higher Disorder Risk

Cannabis use disorder risk varied by cannabis mode in U.S. adults. Read more on the latest national survey findings.

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Should physical activity be considered standard care in arthritis management? Updated recommendations now position movement as a core component of treatment, with a focus on increasing activity and reducing sedentary behavior. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/rh...

New Arthritis Guidelines Prioritize Physical Activity

Physical activity is now a central part of arthritis and osteoarthritis care according to updated EULAR guidelines. Read more.

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Social and environmental factors may play a larger role in acne than previously thought. A new exposome framework looks at how health equity, access to care, and environmental exposure influence disease burden and outcomes. Find out more: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/de...

Acne Linked to Lifestyle and Environmental Exposures

Explore how environmental and lifestyle exposures influence acne risk and severity, with new insights into prevention read more.

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