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Just dropped: @U.S. News & World Report names 16 elite med schools to its 2025 Tier 1 list for medical research. Some surprises made the cut—others got bumped. Find out who’s in & who’s out → https://bit.ly/3RXrWVB The National Institutes of Health

The ACP just funded 13 regional efforts to close care gaps in obesity treatment. These $20K grants are powering community-driven change—reducing bias, improving access, and supporting clinicians and patients alike. “It is disappointing that the administration decided not to move forward with the proposal to extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage to anti-obesity medications,” said Endocrine Society’s CMO Robert W. Lash, MD. Tap to read more:

From uncertainty to clarity: Mikala Cessac, a fourth-year medical student and American Academy of Family Physicians board member, opens up about the emotional weight of Match Day—“I truly had no idea where I was going to go.” Her story underscores the value of resilience, reflection, and the calling of family medicine. https://bit.ly/3YxKUFW #MatchDay

We invite our partners, supporters, folllowers and colleagues to join us during the Sleep Apnea Awareness Week hosted by Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners from April 18-26, 2025. If you are interested in sponsorship, please reach out to me. Please share this with your network. #osa #sleepapnea

82% of U.S. adults are now within the spectrum of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome. Presented at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting 2025, this new NHANES review underscores a dramatic increase in stage 1 CKM, with the healthiest group (stage 0) in steep decline—particularly among Hispanic individuals. "These findings bring kidney disease to the center of the cardio-metabolic conversation," says senior author Jennifer Bragg-Gresham, PhD of the University of Michigan. https://bit.ly/3Eoph47 #NKF2025

New research identifies age, sex, & income—not race/ethnicity—as key predictors of anxiety, depression & hypothyroidism in vitiligo. Targeted screening may be warranted. Tap for details: https://bit.ly/3FF0kSl Baylor College of Medicine Jeffrey Scales Skin of Color Society

Why are 80% of adults with obstructive sleep apnea undiagnosed? Dr. Susan Redline (Harvard University/Brigham and Women's Hospital) outlines the multi-level barriers—patient misperception, provider under training, and limited access to sleep specialists. She highlights that: OSA is present in 40–50% of cardiology & diabetes patients Symptoms vary—women often report fatigue or brain fog April 18–26 is Sleep Apnea Education Week—a time to screen, refer, and rethink our approach. Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners https://bit.ly/4i7krGf

Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults—and many still think screening starts at 50. In MedCentral’s Not Quite Curbside: GI Consults, gastroenterologist Pratima Dibba joins Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP to unpack updated screening guidelines, high-risk populations, and how PCPs can better navigate surveillance intervals. 2 Key takeaways: *Start at 45 for average risk; 40 or earlier for family history *Colonoscopy is still the gold standard, especially for those with polyps “As GI docs, we see large polyps in 45-year-olds on their first colonoscopy. Early screening matters.” Tap for more details: https://bit.ly/3G2E2dw MOM NYC

“Pain is complex—and so is how we talk about it.” At #AAPM #PainConnect25 in Austin, Meredith Barad, clinical associate professor at Stanford Department of Medicine and course director of this year’s meeting, spoke with MedCentral about navigating pain care in a rapidly evolving landscape. She stressed the need for continued dialogue around opioids, multidisciplinary approaches, and patient-centered care in chronic pain management. https://bit.ly/426i5ml American Academy of Pain Medicine

A recent study published in Science Advances has identified a correlation between postpartum depression and neuroanatomical changes in the brain during pregnancy, notably in the right amygdala and hippocampus. These findings highlight the importance of integrating mental health screenings and support into perinatal care to address the complex interplay between brain physiology and maternal mental health. https://bit.ly/3E3qSfM