jporter+FollowDoctors’ Surprising Side Hustles RevealedDid you know nearly 4 in 10 doctors are rocking a side gig? Medscape’s latest report says 61% of primary care docs and 62% of specialists are earning extra cash outside their main job. Internal medicine docs top the charts, pulling in an average of $60K from side hustles! Their top gigs? Consulting, teaching, clinical trials, and even being expert witnesses. Who knew your doctor might be moonlighting? #PhysicianLife #SideHustle #Healthcare #Doctors #MedicalNews #Health151Share
shermandarlene+FollowBlood Test Clues Before Symptoms? Wild!Scientists just found that a blood protein called GFAP is higher in people with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv)—even before they show symptoms! Another marker, NfL, only goes up once symptoms start. Basically, a simple blood test could help spot this rare nerve disease way earlier than we thought. Oh, and women naturally have more GFAP, so that’s gotta be factored in. Medical mysteries, am I right? #MedicalNews #RareDisease #ScienceUpdate #Biomarkers #HealthDiscovery #Health171Share
Kristi Key+FollowStatins: Secret Weapon for CLL/SLL?Whoa, did you know statins (yep, the cholesterol meds) might help people with CLL or SLL live longer? A big study found patients on statins during targeted cancer therapy had a 61% lower risk of dying from cancer! The catch: docs aren’t saying to start statins just yet—more research is needed. But this could be a total game-changer for future treatment. Imagine your everyday meds pulling double duty! #CancerResearch #CLL #SLL #Statins #MedicalNews #GameChanger #Health283Share
edwardspeter+FollowAFib Care Gets a Major UpgradeThe Heart Rhythm Society just dropped a game-changing framework for Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence! With AFib cases on the rise, these centers will be the go-to spots for early diagnosis, expert care, and better patient outcomes. The new blueprint covers everything from early patient ID to top-notch education and even lets hospitals team up if they can’t do it all solo. Big step for heart health! #AFib #HeartHealth #MedicalNews #HealthcareInnovation #Cardiology #Health6218Share
Ashley Johnson+FollowSame-Day Discharge After Ablation? It’s Happening!Big shift in heart care: more patients are heading home the same day after catheter ablation, thanks to new guidelines from HRS and ACC. Studies show it’s safe for many, with super low complication rates—plus, it saves money and opens up more access. Docs just need to follow a checklist and make sure patients are good candidates. This could mean no more overnight stays for a lot of folks! Would you want to skip the hospital stay? #HeartHealth #MedicalNews #Ablation #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Health3220Share
kingabigail+FollowCT Scans: Hidden Risks? 😲Guys, check this out: Doctors are now saying that CT scans might be responsible for 5% of cancer cases each year! 😱 UCSF docs warn that this common diagnostic tool could lead to more cancers than we thought, especially in kiddos under one. It makes you wonder: Are these scans overused? Should we be asking more questions before getting one? This feels like a wake-up call to weigh the risks and benefits. Thoughts? Let’s discuss! #HealthDebate #CTScanRisks #MedicalNews #Health391Share
Michelle Welch+FollowCT Scans: Hidden Cancer Risk?Whoa, CT scans are under serious scrutiny! A new study suggests the overuse of CT scans in the U.S. could lead to over 100,000 cancer cases — around 5% of all cancers. That's on par with cancers caused by alcohol! Researchers urge only performing CT scans when absolutely necessary to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure. Let’s spread awareness and ensure scans are clinically justified! 📊💡 #HealthFirst #CTScanAwareness #MedicalNews #Health121Share
