Specialists’ Future; 6 Things Making You Fat; Reducing Cancer RiskJanuary 05, 2021 | Trending in Healthcare Family Medicine/General Practice These Physician Specialties Have the Brightest Futures 2020 was brutal for healthcare workers, no question. Based on more than 1,250 responses from a survey sent out about how the pandemic has affected them both personally and professionally, MDLinx learned that roughly half of healthcare workers are seriously rethinking their careers or practice. Half! So then what is the outlook for 2021? Does oncology have a bright future? Read full article Cardiology The Common Drug That Reduces Cancer Risk (and No, It’s Not Aspirin) Although initial animal studies indicated this drug might increase the risk of cancer, current research is showing the opposite. In a large systematic review and meta-analysis, for example, researchers showed that patients who took these drugs before their cancer diagnosis had a 21% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 31% lower risk of cancer-specific mortality. What is it? Read full article Allergy & Immunology 6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That Pack on the Pounds Now that 2021 is here, you’re not alone in trying to possibly lose weight. In fact, an estimated 45 million Americans go on some sort of diet each year. But are you sabotaging yourself even before you get started? As you think about your health goals in this new year, be sure you’re not falling into the trap of these habits, which may seem harmless but are actually culprits when looking at the scale going up. Read full article
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