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The Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) identified a prevalence of food addiction reaching 32% in people with obesity having bariatric surgery.

The study provides valuable insights into the use of telemedicine in primary care settings. It found that while telemedicine was used in over half of the primary care visits studied, these visits led to somewhat higher rates of in-person return visits compared to in-person primary care visits. This highlights the need for further research into optimizing telemedicine use.

Did you know that recent court decisions could impact how we learn about drug risks? For instance, lecanemab (Leqembi), a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, has potential risks that are not fully disclosed in its label.

New research indicates that coffee can interact with certain medications including ephedrine, antidiabetic drugs, theophylline, and phenothiazines.

Did you know that medical gaslighting can have serious implications on the mental health and self-esteem of attendings, residents, and medical students? It’s time we address this issue in our healthcare system.

This case underscores the importance of addressing complaints in a timely and effective manner. The physicians allege that their concerns were ignored for years, which not only affected their professional lives but also potentially put patients at risk.