Dr. Eric Cadesky MD

Product labels may overstate statins’ adverse effects Many warnings, such as muscle pain and new-onset diabetes, found on packaging of popular statins were not supported by data from randomized clinical trials, according to new data published in The…

Statin side effects happen

but much less often than previously thought

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Subtle changes in older adults’ driving habits may signal early brain changes White matter damage on brain MRI indicative of cerebral small vessel disease, a contributor to cognitive decline, was associated with changes in older adults’ driving habits, researchers reported at…

Mistakes while driving might be early signs of #dementia

or symptoms of distraction

#TalkToYour Doc

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How physicians should navigate social media, manage their reputation MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Social media is a vital component for running a successful practice that attracts and maintains patients, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium. “A study from 2019…

Social media has become a toxic echo chambre where platform owners manipulate algorithms to suit their ideology

Should doctors and other health professionals continue to participate?
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Despite the fear-mongering from political non-scientists,

acetaminophen (Tylenol) in pregnancy is NOT associated with autism

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When is the best time to take blood pressure medicine?

Wheverer you can remember to take it

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Q&A: If you could solve one women’s health issue, what would it be? International Women’s Day, dedicated to celebrating women’s social and political achievements and raising awareness of gender inequities, is observed every March 8.In recognition of the observance,…

On this #IWD

consider how much more to is to learn about women's health through equitable research

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‘Words matter’: Physicians are not providers, ACP position paper says Physicians are not “providers” and referring to them by that term undermines their expertise, clinical integrity and ethical obligations, according to a position paper issued by American College of…

Calling doctors "providers" cheapers our role into something transactional.

We are clinicians
We are health care professionals
We are for patients

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‘Sunscreen doping’: Why companies ‘hack the system’ to hide active ingredients The practice of “sunscreen doping” has emerged as a workaround to the FDA’s burdensome regulations for sunscreen ingredients, highlighting cracks in the way the United States approaches sunscreen,…

When it comes to sunscreen, companies are hiding ingredients

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How dermatologists can treat the aesthetic effects of GLP-1s MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — As the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists continues to grow, dermatologists are increasingly likely to encounter patients seeking treatment for cutaneous adverse events, according to…

Ozempic face, hair loss, and muscle loss after GLP1 use is real

Treatments exist

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Study: Insects can spread infections in health care settings Insects may play a role in transmitting pathogens in heath care settings, according to findings from a systematic review.The review of 73 studies from around the globe uncovered “limited but…

Icky but true:

when the cause of an outbreak seems mysterious, consider insects

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4 in 10 cancers may be preventable, ‘crucial’ data highlight need for tailored strategies Approximately four in 10 cancer cases worldwide may be preventable, according to a new report.An estimated 7.1 million of the 18.7 million global cancer diagnoses in 2022 — equating to 37.9% — could…

Bad news: cancer is still a leading cause of death

Good news: lifestyle choices can improve the risk

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Antibiotic Therapy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis This observational follow-up of patients in the Appendicitis Acuta multicenter randomized clinical trial conducted in Finland assesses the 10-year appendicitis recurrence and appendectomy rate in…

For uncomplicated appendicitis, antibiotics are a perfectly reasonable treatment

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Like stress, a little social media may be better than none or too much

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Emoji Use in the Electronic Health Record This cross-sectional study investigates rates and characteristics of emoji use in clinical notes within electronic health records.

Medical records are legal documents reflecting care

should emojis be allowed?

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Cats, dogs exposed to topical minoxidil can develop toxicosis Pet owners should be careful handling minoxidil, as this popular hair loss topical can be severely toxic to cats and dogs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of…

While minoxidil can help with hair loss, it can be toxic to pets

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Melatonin Use in Young Children This systematic review examines the long-term safety and effectiveness associated with melatonin use among young children.

In these stressful and distracted times,

more kids are taking melatonin to sleep

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The question of when AI Scribes will become central in health care is already outdated

The questions are how to scale, protect privacy, and understand unintended consequences

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US health care threatened by new visa barrier to foreign-born professionals In September 2025, the federal government raised the application fee for new H-1B visas to $100,000. The fee could have lasting negative effects on the U.S. physician workforce, according to the AMA…

Changes to visas will likely have profound impacts of Americans' access to timely heathcare

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Set boundaries, expectations to keep ‘mentorship malpractice’ from derailing career LAS VEGAS — Effective mentorship can accelerate careers, but toxic mentoring behaviors can just as easily derail academic progress if left unchecked, Frank I. Scott, MD, MSCE, warned attendees at…

Bullying is medicine is heartbreakingly common

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Grandparenting is a tremendous support for families

and helps grandparents' brain function

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Ambient AI Scribes and Physician Financial Productivity This cohort study evaluates physician revenue, patient volumes, and claim denials among adopters and nonadopters of artificial intelligence–based clinical documentation tools in one health system.

AI Scibes improve clinical flow, decrease burnout

and more than pay for themselves

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Improving Health Care Access: A Cross-Provincial Evaluation of a Virtual Consultation Platform in Prince Edward Island | Telemedicine Reports Introduction: Access to specialist care remains a major challenge in rural and remote areas of Canada. Virtual Hallway is a secure digital platform that enables timely, provider-to-provider telephone…

Study shows eHealth platform can improve access to specialist care

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Integrating medical records with AI 'a watershed moment' in medicine — is it dangerous? Patients will soon have the option to integrate their medical records with popular AI programs, highlighting new dangers along with opportunities to bridge gaps in care, according to experts.OpenAI…

AI like ChatGPT now accepts full medical charts

while this allows potentially better understanding of one's health, the risk of bad-- or dangerous--health advice has never been higher

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Study: exercise and social interaction are better for back pain than chiropractic

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Texting is a cheap and easy way to boost flu shot rates

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Heart disease remains leading cause of death, despite declining overall mortality The rate of heart disease-related deaths declined from 2022 to 2023, but cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. and globally, accounting for one death every 34…

We're living longer

but heart disease is the leading cause of death

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Infant screen time linked to anxiety, slow decision-making in teen years High levels of screen time before age 2 years were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety in teenage years, according to an observational cohort study published in The Lancet. “Early…

Environment and exposure matter a lot to young brains

This study linked infant screen time with slower brain function in the teen years

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COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk for maternal hospitalization, preterm birth COVID-19 vaccination reduced the risk for severe illness in pregnant patients as well as preterm birth and stillbirth, according to a study of nearly 20,000 pregnancies published in JAMA.The data…

Yet another study provides even more evidence for the safety and effectiveness for COVID vaccination on mothers and babies

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Q&A: Burdensome health care costs 'far more common' than previous analyses estimated Burdensome health care spending in the United States is a wide-reaching issue that requires multiple solutions, according to an expert. Adam Gaffney, MD, MPH, an assistant professor of medicine…

Health costs are a significant burden for many Americans

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Long sleeves of health workers commonly hold bacteria The long sleeves of health care workers were frequently contaminated with bacteria, and some sleeves harbored multiple pathogens, according to findings from a prospective observational study. The…

Should doctors wear short sleeves?

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