Controversial Kratom Appeared to Cause Severe Ulcerative Colitis Flare Researchers strongly discourage its use in IBD patients Oct 24, 2023
Emergency Physicians Group Votes to Bar Use of the Term 'Excited Delirium' The term doesn't align with the current science, ACEP says Oct 23, 2023
Tropical Parasite May Be Endemic in Texas CDC identifies distinct genetic sequence for Leishmania mexicana in non-travelers Oct 23, 2023
NPs No More Likely Than Physicians to Prescribe Inappropriately to Older Adults Mean rates of inappropriate prescribing by NPs, primary care doctors were "virtually identical" Oct 23, 2023
Kids With COVID Infectious for About 3 Days Small study finds no difference in infectiousness by vaccination status with Omicron variant Oct 23, 2023
The Physician in the Israel-Hamas War: A Doctor's Duty We must strive to keep the apolitical nature of medical practice top of mind Oct 23, 2023
Suzanne Somers' Legacy Tainted by Celebrity Medical Misinformation The actress harnessed the power of traditional media like social media influencers do today Oct 22, 2023
Should Scientists Openly Debate Vaccine Policies? Paul Offit, MD, says it is the obligation of scientists and physicians to "point to the truth" Oct 20, 2023 video
CVS Pulls Phenylephrine Cold Meds; Doc's Murder/Suicide; Red Meat and Diabetes Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by Ƶ staff Oct 20, 2023
Shady Medicare Advantage Plan Tactics Blasted at Senate Hearing "It's a rip-off and it's got to stop," one Senator said Oct 19, 2023
COVID Viral Load Peaks Later Now Than Early in Pandemic Peak on day 4 of symptoms, rather than day 1, has implications for rapid tests, experts say Oct 19, 2023
Doc's Murder-for-Hire Plea; Gastroenterologist Claims Insanity; Nurse Gets 30 Years A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Oct 19, 2023
Paxlovid Priced at $1,390! Snoozing the Alarm and Health; Medical Aid Heads to Gaza Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by Ƶ staff Oct 19, 2023
Senators Grill NIH Director Nominee on Drug Prices, Gender-Affirming Care Monica Bertagnolli, MD, makes her case during confirmation hearing Oct 18, 2023
What to Know About the HV.1 Variant Experts are taking a different approach to new COVID variants these days, researcher says Oct 18, 2023
Truth About Trans Youth Care in Europe; Alzheimer's Research Misconduct Accusation This past week in healthcare investigations Oct 18, 2023
Death After IV Vitamins; 4-Day Work Week Healthier; Blast at Gaza Hospital Kills 500 Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by Ƶ staff Oct 18, 2023
Should Young Kids Be Screened for High Cholesterol? Pediatric cardiologists and family medicine practitioners don't see eye-to-eye Oct 17, 2023
The 'Pink Tax' Wake-Up Call for the Healthcare Industry All genders should have equal access to care Oct 17, 2023
The Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention of Gun Violence Approaching gun violence as a public health crisis can help save lives Oct 17, 2023
Possible Cause of Long COVID 'Brain Fog'; Nursing Shortage Real? Drinking Salt Water Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by Ƶ staff Oct 17, 2023
The Case for a Yearly COVID Booster Shot New analysis of Moderna's COVE trial looked at best time for boosters Oct 17, 2023
Mental Health Warning Signs in Latinx Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risks Signs of depression, anxiety in middle school linked with troubles by high school Oct 16, 2023
Suzanne Somers Dies; FDA Plans to Ban Hair Relaxers; Health Worker Minimum Wage Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by Ƶ staff Oct 16, 2023
Wrongful Death Suit Filed After Patient Waited Hours in Emergency Room Lobby Death of 41-year-old mother of three was preventable, husband says Oct 13, 2023
Kids' Use of Cannabis and Tobacco Rose From 2021 to 2022 CDC survey data revealed increases in use of cannabis, tobacco, and both together Oct 13, 2023
Is It Time to Add Universal CMV Screening for Newborns? While not quite as sensitive as saliva PCR testing, dried blood spot testing has promise Oct 13, 2023
UNC Health Publicly Threatens to Cancel UnitedHealthcare Contracts Letters blame improper denials, inadequate pay; patients urged to look for other plans for 2024 Oct 13, 2023
U.S. Healthcare System Creates Barriers to Vaccine Access, Expert Says Clinics are struggling to purchase pediatric COVID vaccines and the monoclonal antibody for RSV Oct 13, 2023 video
MedPod Today: Interpreting COVID Rapid Tests; Medical Meeting Scams; Shadow Work Ƶ reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics Oct 13, 2023 podcast
CDC: Arthritis Is Massive Public Health Problem One in five adults, nearly half of seniors diagnosed with joint diseases Oct 13, 2023
Paxlovid and Long COVID; State Bans 'Excited Delirium' Dx; Gaza in Health Crisis Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by Ƶ staff Oct 13, 2023
Healthcare's North Star Should Be Better Health We must commit to primary care, public health, and prevention Oct 13, 2023
New Lung Cancer Cases Are Higher in Younger Women vs Men And the higher incidence rates now extend to women ages 50 to 54 as well Oct 12, 2023
FDA Warns That Umbilical Cord Injection Is a Drug Company owner also has a stem cell clinic in Panama claiming to treat various conditions Oct 12, 2023
Intranasal COVID Vaccine Generates Strong Immune Response Plus: Detecting viruses in wastewater and the maternal RSV vaccine for protecting infants Oct 12, 2023
Inmates Settle Ivermectin Suit; 70 Patients Sue Rheumatologist; 'Doc Chase' Scheme A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Oct 12, 2023
ED Clinicians Tackle Patients' Food Insecurity, Homelessness Connecting patients to resources that work best for them is critical, researchers say Oct 11, 2023
Family Sold Bleach COVID 'Cure'; Doc's Alleged Malpractice Trail; Faulty Implants This past week in healthcare investigations Oct 11, 2023
Opposing Gun Ownership by Domestic Abusers Is My Lane Commit to speaking out during Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct 11, 2023