Recognizing the Health Effects of Pesticides

3/30/2023

Solomon, MD, MPH, and Philip J. Landrigan, MD, MSc In May 2022, the MMS approved a new policy …), insect pests (insecticides), rodent pests (rodenticides), or fungi (fungicides);” they may be grouped … may be exposed to the chemicals present in pesticides via other routes: organophosphates …

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Before the Meeting

3/29/2023

Art Exhibit, Presidential Inauguration, and Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 2, 2025. What … cancellations.) Presidential Inauguration and Awards: Friday, May 2 Annual Education Program: Sunday, May 11 … Ethics Forum: Thursday, May 15 Refunds are processed electronically and can be initiated from your …

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Social Media for Physicians - Resources

3/20/2023

to health-related stories in the media, and dispel dangerous health disinformation. Many physicians may … Journal of Ethics, Terry Kind, MD, MPH, May 2015 Seven best practices for doctors on social media: FPM … by professional standards of conduct, By Janet Colwell, May 2021 Social Media for Doctors: Taking Professional …

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Insurance

2/23/2023

physicians and practices may already carry limited protection — typically between $50,000 and $100,000 per …

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Member Making a Difference - Dr. Vincent C. Smith

2/23/2023

and may struggle with how to best support and provide care for them. Because of this, I encourage medical … and to acknowledge that mistakes, gaffes, and faux pas may happen. Empower families to speak up when these occur …

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Why Light Pollution Matters and What We Can Do about It

2/10/2023

to induce sleep), our sleep-wake cycle may be thrown off. Our various electronic screens are particularly …

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COVID Mindfulness

1/23/2023

. Whatever your specialty, your training may not have prepared you to handle all that may arise in times … of challenges like COVID-19. We all have our ways of coping with extreme stress. Mindfulness and meditation may … You may be used to a very busy pace, sometimes without even noticing it. If you tune in and notice …

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Treatment

11/29/2022

and vaccines developed to protect against smallpox may be used to prevent and treat mpox. The CDC has Clinical …

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Incubation Period, Symptoms and Contagiousness

11/29/2022

. A person may or may not have symptoms. Persons with mpox will develop an early set of symptoms (prodrome …). A person may sometimes be contagious during this period. Mpox signs and symptoms include flu-like symptoms …

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Happy Holidays

11/21/2022

. Members may join at any time. Dues are not prorated. Membership in a District Medical Society, based …

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