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Learn what it’s like to practice vascular surgery in a university hospital. Dr. Faisal Aziz shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients.

The CDC issued two interim guidelines for physicians—one for the prevention of sexual transmission and one for caring for pregnant women or women of reproductive age with possible exposure to the Zika virus.

Creating work-life balance can be a struggle for busy physicians. One physician wellness expert advises prioritizing what you value and being present in the moment as part of a 4 step program.

American Heart Month puts the spotlight on uncontrolled hypertension as one of the leading causes of death. Suggestions offer ways to help patients improve their heart health.

With global infection rates of Zika increasing rapidly, physicians should be prepared to handle possible cases and answer patients’ questions. Online resource center has latest information from the CDC and other public health groups.

One physician educator says gaming can transform competency-based medical education and shares three video games that are already helping students master clinical skills.

Medical residents don’t receive a lot of training in how to handle end-of-life care. One program helps residents deal with the emotional impact of a patient’s death. Sees improvement in perception of support and coping.

Team-based care, fighting opioid epidemic, managed care, and public health are among the 4 top issues for medical associations and policymakers as state legislatures convene for the new year.