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Policies to screen doctors’ fitness seen lacking in fairness

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Study authors make recommendations to hospitals that assess the competency of late-career physicians in order to protect patients.

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History of trauma linked to risk of long COVID

A study found persistent COVID-19 symptoms after infection are more likely in people who have experienced traumatic stress.

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New oral contrast agent improves CT image visualization

In a clinical trial, the test contrast agent yielded better CT scans of bowel structures and disease when compared with current agents.

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Researchers pinpoint biomarkers for schizophrenia

Tests of long-term memory and emotion recognition were the strongest indicators, opening doors to neurocognitive-based diagnoses.

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Researchers survey the ADHD coaching boom

A study explores ADHD coaches and their services, the first step to understanding their safety and effectiveness.

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Study validates split-second exam of retinal health

Future diagnostic tool is the aim for a high-tech camera that allows scientists to witness the molecular machinery of the eyes.

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