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A photo of pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 are displayed on a table at Brooklyn College鈥檚 audiology clinic in New York.

AirPods' Hearing Aid Feature Could Help People Face a Problem They'd Rather Ignore

Apple's new feature can boost voices, media, and phone calls, and maybe lessen stigma

A computer rendering of bits of DNA in the blood stream.

Blood Test for CRC Screening Lags Behind Other Options in Cost-Effectiveness Study

Fewer cancers, cancer deaths prevented; higher cost per quality-year saved

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A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

A close up photo of a woman using a digital blood pressure monitor at home.

Remote Patient Monitoring Is a Great Idea. But What's the Best Way to Use It?

We need to figure out how to collect data that patients can really act on

A photo of an Electric Time Company employee adjusting the color on a clock at the plant in Medfield, Massachusetts.

Daylight Saving Ends Next Weekend: How to Prepare for the Potential Health Effects

What to know about "falling back"

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

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

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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

A photo of the entrance to University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth, Minnesota.

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 computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between nerve cells.

Poor Sleep at Age 40 Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging

Sleep quality in early midlife predicted brain age 15 years later

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

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

A computer rendering of COVID virus particles.

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

Future studies should investigate whether getting montelukast earlier makes a difference

A photo of an hourglass in front of a female physician who is taking notes.

The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

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

Potentially Large Cost Savings With Home-Based OCT for Neovascular AMD

Study suggests potential to eliminate a third of in-office visits without harming care

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

Cataract Surgery Linked With Fewer Falls, Traumatic Injuries in Older Patients

Study adds leg and ankle fractures, intracranial hemorrhage to evidence on falls, hip fracture

IDWeek over a photo of the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

RSV Vaccine Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations, ED Visits in Older, High-Risk Adults

However, questions remain about durability of vaccine protection, expert says

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

Retinal Injections May Increase Risk for Cataract Surgery Complications

History of injections tied to multiple postop complications, but data open to questioning

A computer rendering based on electron microscope imagery of Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough.

Whooping Cough in the U.S. Is at a Decade-High Level

In Wisconsin, there have been about 1,000 cases so far this year versus a total of 51 last year

A photo of a female nurse wearing a headset and sitting in front of a computer monitor.

'Virtual ED' Helps One Health System Avoid Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits

Half of patients referred to care at home, doctor's office, or urgent care

A photo of several screwworms.

CDC Reminds Docs About This Flesh-Eating Worm

Previously eradicated in the U.S., New World screwworms have been creeping north

A photo of a levonorgestrel intrauterine delivery system counseling aid.

Hormonal IUDs Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Absolute risk remains low, however

A photo of surgeons in the operating room.

Are Surgical Outcomes Better With MDs or DOs?

Medicare claims analysis finds no differences in death, readmissions, and length of stay

A photo of three bags of dry roasted peanuts and a glass of white wine on an airplane tray table.

Can Aerosolized Nut Particles on a Plane Really Cause an Allergic Reaction?

Researchers look at the myth and the effectiveness of nut bans

A scanning electron microscope image of uric acid crystals.

Want to Cut Urate Levels? Try Losing Weight

But Japanese study suggests losses need to be substantial

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Billing for Patient Messages May Have Negative Consequences, Analysis Suggests

A survey showed that physicians and patients were concerned about the effects of such fees

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Acupuncture for Sciatica: Will This Trial Finally Silence the Skeptics?

Findings from new study raise the bar

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Why Are Liver Disease Patients Being Left Behind?

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

10M Pounds of Meat Recalled; Kentucky Nurse Wins Lottery; Crocs and Foot Issues

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A photo of the Inupiaq settlement on Little Diomede Island in Alaska.

To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

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Mindfulness Meditation Similar to Antidepressant for Reducing Anxiety Symptoms

Secondary analysis suggests lack of clinically meaningful differences in effectiveness

A computer rendering of nerve cells affected by Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

One Way to Spot Early Cognitive Decline? Medicare Wellness Visits

Annual evaluation tied to timelier mild cognitive impairment diagnoses

Certain Arm Positions Can Lead to Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings

Important to educate patients conducting home measurements, says researcher

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Timeline of Irregular Heartbeats Emerges From Close Watch of Young Binge Drinkers

Alcohol-related increase in PVCs suggests more attention to ventricular arrhythmias

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In a First, Academic Center Offers Chiropractic Program

University of Pittsburgh program won't be part of its medical school

A computer rendering of a colorectal polyp.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Tripled in 45-49 Age Group

Rates rose after USPSTF recommendation, but increase was uneven

A photo of a mature man sleeping with his mouth taped closed.

As #Mouthtape for Sleep Apnea Takes Off, Research Raises Concern for One Group

Airflow deteriorated in one subset of patients when their mouths were kept closed

A computer rendering of COVID viruses in a person鈥檚 head.

Low-Dose Lithium Tested in Long COVID

No benefit for brain fog or fatigue, but higher doses may have promise

A photo of a silhouetted teen girl looking out the window.

Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses Have Increased Among Young People

This was especially evident during the pandemic, study shows

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Elevating Family Medicine Is Key for New AAFP President

Jen Brull, MD, outlines her priorities for the coming year

A photo of a female physiotherapist leading a man through knee exercises in a gym.

Exercise, Education to Relieve Knee OA: Mixed Results in Modeling Study

Only limited value when costs are considered, study suggests

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