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For Health AI to Work, Physicians and Patients Have to Trust It

American Medical Association
Building confidence among physicians and patients is key to implementing artificial intelligence that works for healthcare.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/health-ai-work-physicians-and-patients-have-trust-it to view the full article online.

Indoor Cycling: What the Podiatrist Should Know

Podiatry Today
Indoor cycling has risen in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, but this has led to an increase in podiatrists seeing indoor cycling injuries in patients.

Visit https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/podiatry/case-study/indoor-cycling-what-podiatrist-should-know to view the full article online.

Social Media Physician Endorsements Raise Prickly Ethical Questions

MedPage Today
Data shows that in 2022, 28 U.S. physicians endorsing medical products on X (previously Twitter) made nearly $1.5 million from those companies, raising questions about the ethics of those promotions.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/110395 to view the full article online.

To Fine-Tune Physician Leadership and Cut Burnout, Pick Up a Book

American Medical Association
Reading books about leadership and going even further to create an office book club can help reduce staff burnout while reinforcing the organization’s values.

Editor’s note: For more resources on these topics, see APMA’s resource pages on soft skills and physician well-being.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/fine-tune-physician-leadership-and-cut-burnout-pick-book to view the full article online.

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Lower Extremity Review
Around one fifth of lawn mower injuries treated at U.S. hospitals involved the lower extremity with the most common injuries being laceration, strain or sprain, and fracture.

Visit https://lermagazine.com/cover_story/lawn-mower-related-lower-extremity-injuries-treated-at-united-states-emergency-departments to view the full article online.

How Physicians Can Stop "Rat Snacking" to Eat Healthier on the Job

Physician’s Weekly
Due to their odd working hours, physicians can find it hard to eat healthy snacks, and they should avoid “rat snacking” to ensure they are getting the proper nutrients.

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/how-physicians-can-stop-rat-snacking-to-eat-healthier-on-the-job/ to view the full article online.

As Doctors Reel from Cyberattack, AMA Ponders Actions Against UnitedHealth

Forbes
The American Medical Association is pondering whether it should look into legal actions against UnitedHealthcare to recoup doctors’ losses caused by Change Healthcare’s cyberattack.

Editor’s note: APMA and others’ advocacy that CMS allow providers impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack to apply for a hardship exception from MIPS participation in 2024 has been granted!

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2024/06/03/as-doctors-reel-from-cyberattack-ama-ponders-actions-against-unitedhealth/?sh=752a1ac47a7d to view the full article online.

New Study Sheds Light on the Effects of Humor in Medical Practices

Medical Xpress
A study found that light, well-intended humor can help medical assistants feel more satisfied with their jobs, particularly if their work is demanding.

Visit https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-effects-humor-medical.html to view the full article online.

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Miley Cyrus Reveals She Hits the Gym in Heels—Podiatrists Explain If the Workout Is Safe

Women’s Health
Pop star Miley Cyrus told W Magazine she exercises in heels to feminize the workout space, but podiatrists advise against doing this at home due to potential dangers.

Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a60992687/miley-cyrus-heels-gym/ to view the full article online.

The Nine Very Best Nail Clippers

New York Magazine
Nail clippers are essential to maintaining nail health, but cheap clippers can cause damage during a trim.

Visit https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-nail-clippers.html to view the full article online.

26 Pairs of Comfy Shoes That’ll Help You Keep Up With Your Travel Group This Summer

BuzzFeed
Wearing comfortable shoes are key to avoiding feet injuries during summer travel.

Editor’s note: For the latest list of seal-approved products, visit www.apma.org/seal.

Visit https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseastuart/comfy-shoes-for-summer-travel to view the full article online.

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