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A Reddit thread among clinicians revisits the persistent gap between cervical neuroanatomy and analgesic practice during colposcopy, with peer perspectives reflecting evolving expectations around procedural pain.

A SARS-CoV-2 variant designated BA.3.2, or “Cicada,” has been added to the WHO variants under monitoring list, with wastewater detection across at least 25 US states and 132 locations.

A 55-year-old man with bilateral hand arthritis, ruddy complexion, and elevated transferrin saturation presents a diagnostic reasoning challenge with implications for screening, surveillance, and family testing.

A clinician educator outlines a framework for managing perceived “entitled” or demanding patient encounters by reframing behavior, applying motivational interviewing, and using perspective-based denial when setting limits.

A novel oral extended-release minoxidil formulation produced significantly greater non-vellus hair counts and patient-reported coverage improvement than placebo in men with androgenetic alopecia at six months.

The Department of Education’s final RISE rule excludes NP and PA programs from the professional degree definition, capping federal student loan borrowing at $100,000 versus $200,000 for included professions.