physicians

The World Health Organization has identified climate change as the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century. The crisis spans borders and political divisions, with physicians increasingly expected to address its impacts.

Studies show reliance on artificial-intelligence tools degrades the abilities of physicians and software engineers. Early results indicate negative impacts on professional skills in these fields.

A medical professional recalls the first patient they witnessed die, emphasizing the repeated communication of the patient's weight among medical staff, including a pharmacist and physicians.

The article lists 25 insights physicians want patients to understand, focusing on medication myths and overlooked symptoms during medical appointments.

A yearlong freeze on tax revenue transfers has left the debt-ridden Palestinian Authority (PA) Health Ministry unable to provide essential services, leading to physician strikes due to their inability to assist patients. The crisis is attributed to Israeli sanctions impacting the West Bank health system.

Pregnant women in rural America often face dangerous travel times to reach hospitals for childbirth due to a lack of physicians in these areas. The article attributes this issue to systemic failures in training and placing medical professionals, rather than a lack of medical knowledge or technology.

OpenAI researcher Karan Singhal leads efforts to enhance ChatGPT's healthcare capabilities, aiming to make it a trusted tool for 230 million weekly users seeking health advice. OpenAI has developed GPT-5 models specifically trained for health-related queries and partnered with over 200 physicians to improve accuracy. Recent tests show a 71% reduction in inaccurate health responses flagged by users.

Doctors are prescribing an experimental weight-loss drug not yet approved by the FDA, which has gained viral attention on social media. A physician questioned the delay in its approval, asking, 'Why are we waiting?'

Telehealth companies like Hims & Hers and Teladoc have grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry, but face legal challenges in over 30 states where corporations are prohibited from practicing medicine. To comply, these companies partner with independent medical groups owned by physicians who hold multiple state licenses, ensuring clinical decisions prioritize patient needs over corporate profits.

Mark Cuban and physicians are advocating for holding health insurers accountable for care denials that harm patients. The current system enables insurers to avoid responsibility by exploiting the fact that most patients do not appeal these decisions.

The article highlights a recruitment crisis in the U.S. military's tri-service medical corps (Army, Navy, Air Force), with physicians leaving at high rates due to pay disparity, administrative burdens, and clinical skill degradation. A 2024 RAND Corporation study underscores these challenges, which threaten sustained military operations.

UnitedHealthcare is removing two-thirds of prior authorization requirements for members under age 18 by the end of the year, citing physicians' concerns about unnecessary barriers to timely care. The insurance company is scaling back a process criticized as adding delays to pediatric medical services.

Physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador are expressing concerns about a medical app that allows patients to view serious diagnostic results without professional support or guidance. Doctors are calling for regulatory changes to ensure patients receive catastrophic medical news with compassionate care from healthcare providers present.

The death rate in U.S. immigration detention has reached a 22-year high, with physicians expressing concerns over conditions in facilities. A 2007 photo from a Texas detention center highlights ongoing issues in the system.