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Explore the insights of a family physician who tested ChatGPT’s understanding of a typical day in medical practice. Discover where the AI excels and where it falls short, particularly in areas like billing and time management.

Explore the AAP’s 2022 policy statement on breastfeeding, which emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach and offers new insights and recommendations to enhance support for breastfeeding mothers and infants.

The updated prescribing guidelines for Wegovy (semaglutide) offer new maintenance dosing options for adults, reflecting recent research findings.

This retrospective cohort study provides a detailed analysis of overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening among women aged 70 and above. Physicians are encouraged to explore the findings to better understand the implications of screening practices for older women.

A recent Danish cohort study reveals that older adults (≥75 years) may experience a more pronounced LDL-C reduction with low- to moderate-intensity statins than their younger counterparts. This finding emphasizes the need to consider age when prescribing statin therapy.

The potential shortage of Saxenda (liraglutide) through 2023 underscores the importance of monitoring the availability of this weight management drug. Physicians should be aware of this situation and consider alternative options if necessary.