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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are cornerstones of cardiovascular disease therapy. In this article (registration required) from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, the author provides insight and commentary on whether ACE inhibitors are better than ARBs. The conclusion is there is more to the story and the evidence than you may think.

From MedPage Today comes this inspirational story about Christopher Veal, a medical student at UVM’s Larner College of Medicine who is calling on medical school leaders to change their culture and adjust their programs to screen for suicidal ideation and mental health early on in student life. Veal decided to speak up after a friend and fellow med student took his own life, as Veal once attempted.

There are more than 20,000 drugs approved for sale in the United States, and over the course of time, the sales of these drugs ebb and flow based on many factors. But some stay the course of time and reveal new indications or uses based on renewed clinical research. Here are five “old” drugs that are enjoying a renaissance right now, including thalidomide and its long, dark history.

Doctors, along with the rest of the nation, are drinking more during the pandemic. Five or more drinks a week is now standard fare for about 30% of Baby Boomer physicians, 26% of Generation X physicians, and 22% of Millennial doctors, up from the previous year by about 7%. But which specialties are drinking the most? Find out in this revealing report.

Just like how a great player will not necessarily make a great coach, not all physicians or healthcare providers are cut out to be health leaders. The smallest details are important, and the absolute best medical leaders can improve patient outcomes and staff morale while influencing positive change and inspiring others. Learn if you’ve got the chops for leadership by viewing these eight qualities of effectiveness.

The short answer? No. That’s the sentiment from the 12,000+ physicians across 29 specialists who took part in Medscape’s recently released Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021. Physician burnout and dissatisfaction are not new, but before the pandemic in last year’s survey, 82% of doctors reported they were largely happy outside of work. In 2021, only 58% can say the same.