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Blood test detects over 50 types of cancer, some before symptoms appear
In a study involving thousands of participants, a new blood test detected more than 50 types of cancer as well…
Optimising strategies to address mental ill-health in doctors and medical students: ‘Care Under Pressure’ realist review and implementation guidance
Mental ill-health in health professionals, including doctors, is a global and growing concern. The existing literature on interventions that offer…
The placebo effect and psychedelic drugs: Tripping on nothing?
A new study suggests that, in the right context, some people may experience psychedelic-like effects from placebos alone. The researchers…
Being a doctor will never be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic
In the last month, an epidemic has developed in northern Italy with an intensity and strength that surprised everyone. As…
Pulmonary Aspergillosis: What the Generalist Needs to Know
Aspergillus spp. is a ubiquitous mold found commonly in our environment that can cause a spectrum of pulmonary disorders ranging…
Hospital Safety Rules Are Relaxed to Fight Coronavirus
The federal government has redefined a hospital to include tents and dormitory rooms.
Hospital Safety Rules Are Relaxed to Fight Coronavirus
The federal government has redefined a hospital to include tents and dormitory rooms.
The Doctor’s Symptoms Weren’t Typical. Was She Sick Enough to Stay Home?
On her run, she finished a six-mile loop with no trouble, but she felt a little off: a bit of…
The Doctor’s Symptoms Weren’t Typical. Was She Sick Enough to Stay Home?
On her run, she finished a six-mile loop with no trouble, but she felt a little off: a bit of…