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Understanding the key drivers underlying medical students' distress can help address the issues and enhance student well-being

AMA: Avoiding Distress in Medical School

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Drivers of distress include unsupportive learning environment, mistreatment, debt
Almost one out of every five young women were raped or experienced attempted rape during their freshman year at a large private university in upstate New York

Sexual Assault at ‘Epidemic Levels’ Among College Women

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Many raped when incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, researchers find
Raw tuna is suspected as the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has infected 53 people in nine states

CDC: Raw Tuna Suspected As Salmonella Source in Outbreak

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At least 53 people in nine states have fallen ill, while 10 have been hospitalized, agency reports
Misdiagnosis often leads to improper antibiotic use in hospitals

Proper Analysis Over Intuition for Avoiding Improper Antibiotic Use

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Identifying illness correctly is key to drugs' effectiveness, researcher says
U.S. health officials are warning about accidental drownings from underwater breath-holding games and exercises.

CDC Warns Against ‘Dangerous Breath Holding’ in Water

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Even seasoned athletes are drowning because of dangerous underwater behaviors, agency says
Adverse cardiac events are rare among adult patients presenting with chest pain with two negative findings for serial biomarkers

Admission Not Necessary for Many ER Patients With Chest Pain

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Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say
Shift work may be hazardous to metabolic health

Shift Work Tied to Poor Health Indicators, Metabolic Syndrome

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Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules
For physicians who want to transition to private practice

Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice

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Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance

FDA: Watch for Ketoacidosis With SGLT2 Inhibitors

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Class of drugs includes canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin
Delaying surgery for nephrolithiasis can increase the risk of complications

AUA: Delay to Surgery for Nephrolithiasis Ups Costs

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Complications more likely to arise with surgical delay