Patients under the care of general internists who score in the top quartile of the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA®) are nearly 8% less likely to receive low-value healthcare services than those treated by lower-scoring physicians, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. These findings, based on data … Read more
A University of California, Riverside-led study of 3,285 emergency department patients across the United States found that while 96% of adults recognize the influenza vaccine, nearly 60% remain unvaccinated for the current season. Published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine, the research indicates that emergency departments serve as a critical, underutilized point of contact for … Read more
The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) provided preventive tobacco-use services to over 110,000 individuals in 2025, signaling a strategic shift toward prioritizing primary care to mitigate the long-term economic and clinical burden of chronic disease. By focusing on early screening and behavioral intervention at first-level healthcare units, the institution aims to reduce the incidence of … Read more
Infections represent a critical, under-recognized health hazard for people living with diabetes, according to a major study published in the journal Diabetes. Researchers from City St George’s, University of London found that patients across the diabetes spectrum face significantly higher risks of infection, hospitalization, and death compared to those without the condition, yet these risks … Read more
A New Era for Delaware Healthcare: Solving the Physician Shortage For decades, Delaware has held the dubious distinction of being one of only three states in the U.S. Without a single medical school granting M.D. Or D.O. Degrees. That landscape is fundamentally shifting. Governor Matt Meyer’s recent announcement of a partnership with Thomas Jefferson University … Read more
The Power of Intuition: Why Listening to Your Body Is the Future of Preventive Cardiology For Shana Hale, a 43-year-old technology executive from Brooklyn, a mild burning sensation during her daily walks felt like a minor inconvenience. It wasn’t the stereotypical “crushing” chest pain often depicted in movies, yet her intuition told her something was … Read more
The Silent Risk: Why Women’s Heart Health is Getting a Reboot For decades, the “classic” image of a heart attack has been a man clutching his chest in sudden, crushing pain. But as the case of Shana Hale—a healthy, active 43-year-old who experienced only a “mild burning sensation”—illustrates, the reality for women is often far … Read more
Beyond the Chatbot: How Multi-Modal AI is Redefining the Doctor’s Visit For years, the promise of AI in healthcare felt like a series of sophisticated FAQ pages. We had chatbots that could suggest a cold remedy or schedule an appointment, but they were “blind” to the reality of a patient’s condition. They couldn’t see the … Read more
The Evolution of Colorectal Cancer Screening: Moving Beyond the Clinic For years, the biggest hurdle in colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention hasn’t always been the technology available, but rather the logistics of getting patients to use it. In underserved community health centers, where patients face significant social and economic barriers, the traditional “come into the office” … Read more
The Evolution of COVID-19 Treatment: From Broad Application to Precision Care The landscape of antiviral treatment is shifting. For years, the primary goal of early intervention with Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) was the prevention of severe outcomes, such as hospitalization and death. However, as vaccination rates have climbed, the clinical utility of these treatments is evolving. View … Read more