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An online educational program aims to help physicians get back to work and reduce the nation's physician shortage

Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage

Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
The total population of actively licensed physicians in the United States and the District of Columbia has increased by 4 percent since 2012

4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians

Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
For adults with severe anorexia nervosa

Elevated Liver Enzymes Common in Severe Anorexia Nervosa

Elevated AST, ALT linked to lower BMI, development of hypoglycemia, hypophosphatemia
Hundreds of clinics across the United States are offering unapproved stem cell treatments for conditions from hair loss to heart failure and Alzheimer's disease

Unlicensed Stem Cell Clinics Operating in the United States

FDA has no authority over procedures using adipose-derived stem cells
For overweight/obese survivors of breast cancer

Behavioral Weight Loss Program Assists Breast Cancer Survivors

Clinically meaningful weight loss over two years in overweight/obese survivors of breast cancer
Combined hysterectomy and panniculectomy procedures can be performed safely; however

Hysterectomy + Panniculectomy Can Be Safely Performed

In adjusted analysis, similar complication rates seen for combined procedures, but longer length of stay
Telemedicine can be beneficial

ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care

Responsible telemedicine can take place when a physician-patient relationship has been established
Among electronic health record products

EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards

Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements
An accelerated baccalaureate/doctor of medicine program does not impair the academic performance of medical students

Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance

Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
More than half of all American adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes

Over Half of U.S. Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes

And many don't know they're at risk, researchers say