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A photo of a female physician using sign language to communicate with her female patient who is also wearing a hearing aid.

Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

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I'm a Black Trauma Surgeon. Ending Gun Violence Demands Fighting for Racial Justice.

An excerpt from Williams' book, The Bodies Keep Coming

FDA APPROVED sulopenem etzadroxil and probenecid (Orlynvah) over a computer rendering of a urinary tract infection.

FDA Approves Novel Treatment for UTIs

New oral antibiotic gets a nod for uncomplicated urinary tract infections

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At Least 75 People Sickened as Deadly McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak Expands

Nearly two dozen people have been hospitalized

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Health Departments Struggle to Track Human Cases of Bird Flu, Emails Reveal

"We need to take steps today to prevent the worst-case scenario," says expert

A Moral Code: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine

Three physicians face crossroads in patient care

His Death Would Not Be a Good Death

Informing the family of the "inevitable" never gets easy

Should I Offer My Patient the Option to End His Life?

The complexity of medical aid-in-dying laws

We Don't Always Know What's 'Best' for Our Patients

Grappling with the illusion of patient autonomy

Patients More Satisfied With AI's Answers Than Those From Their Doctor

"We always think the gold standard is a doctor replying to a message themselves," says researcher

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Ob/Gyn Attack Caught on Tape; Antidepressant Recall; Onions Eyed as E. Coli Source

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

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ACIP Votes to 'Harmonize' Dosing and Interval for Meningococcal B Vaccines

Bexsero dosing interval to match that of Trumenba

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FDA Warns Companies Over Products Made With Amniotic Fluid

Agency says PalinGen products are unapproved drugs

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UVA Health Surgeons Sound Alarm on Upcoding

Leaked meeting audio latest development in ongoing strife at health system, medical school

A computer rendered cutaway of an H5N1 virus.

No Evidence of Human-to-Human H5N1 Transmission in Missouri Case

No healthcare workers were infected with the virus, CDC says

AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

Approval of Bevacizumab Biosimilar for Ophthalmic Use Could Upend Low-Cost Anti-VEGF

Provision in drug act would prohibit repackaging Avastin, add millions to anti-VEGF therapy cost

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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Better Survival in Aggressive Breast Cancer

Study also showed that patients were more likely to receive timely treatment

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How Much Should Doctors Give to Charity?

A look at tithing and zakat as principles of generosity

EPA Imposes Stricter Standards to Protect Kids From Lead Paint Exposure

"There is no safe level of lead," said agency official

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50 Years After City Halted Prison Medical Testing, Families Seek Reparations

"No amount of money can replace what was done to me," said one former prisoner

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Doc's COVID Spending Bust; Plastic Surgeon Faces $10M Suit; Letby Loses Appeal

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

A photo of a female physician comforting her female patient.

Anatomy of a Suicide Crisis: Life After Abuse

Love shouldn't hurt

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Are Norovirus Vaccines on the Horizon?

Two candidates leverage unique technologies

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Med Student Killed; Puberty Blocker Data Go Unpublished; Alzheimer's Trial Inquiry

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

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ACIP Backs Extra COVID Vax Dose for Seniors, Pneumococcal Vax for Adults 50 and Up

CDC advisors also formalize recommendations on extra COVID vaccine doses in the immunocompromised

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New Elective for Med Students Gives Credit for Parenting, Caregiving

The elective allows new parents to spend time with their child while gaining knowledge

A photo of a female physician checking on a patient in a room crowded with patients on gurneys.

Want to Fix ED Boarding? Try 'Surgical Smoothing,' Expert Says

And no, it doesn't involve doing surgery on the weekends, notes Peter Viccellio, MD

A Look at Food-Related Illnesses at Restaurants Over the Years

While pretty rare for well-known restaurant chains, they do happen

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Surgical Centers Urged to Nix Mandatory Pre-Op Pregnancy Tests

Question of when to test involves navigating patient privacy, legal, ethical concerns

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

Hawking Health Conspiracies; How UnitedHealth Pressures Docs; Hospital's High Prices

This past week in healthcare investigations

FDA APPROVED Bivalent RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine (Abrysvo) over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial virus (R

FDA Expands Approval of RSV Vaccine Abrysvo to Include All At-Risk Adults

Decision was based on need for RSV protection in younger people with chronic conditions

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What Will the IV Fluid Shortage Mean for Hospital Finance?

A more strategic approach to production is key to preventing crises like this

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What Is the Recreational Drug 'Pink Cocaine'?

It rarely contains cocaine and is more likely to contain ketamine

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

E. Coli Tied to McDonald's Burgers; 'Goldwater Rule' Doc Weighs In; New Mpox Spreads

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

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Oral Cephalosporin May Hold Potential for Early Syphilis

Cefixime offers several benefits over penicillin G, researcher says

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Misinformation a Concern of Physician Advocates on Both Sides of the Abortion Issue

Anti-abortion and abortion-rights groups each decry tactics of their opponents

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'My Womb Isn't My Legacy'

We must look beyond women's childbearing potential in healthcare and society in general

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Asthma Drug Did Not Reduce Symptom Duration in Mild to Moderate COVID

Future studies should investigate whether getting montelukast earlier makes a difference

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Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.

A redesigned drug benefit will operate more like other private insurance policies

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Doctors Share Their Favorite Pet Theories

They may not have the data, but "the University of My Eyeballs confirms it conclusively"

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