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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 麻豆传媒 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

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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 麻豆传媒 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

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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

ASA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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 麻豆传媒 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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IV Fluid Shortage May Impact Surgeries Around the U.S. for Weeks

Hurricane-related damage keeps sterile fluids factory shut down

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The Deathbed Regrets Voter Guide

Don't regret your vote

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Mpox Vaccine in Teens Generates Robust Immune Response, Proves Safe

A vaccine for younger children is urgently needed, researcher says

A photo of a patient preparing to take a mifepristone pill in a clinic in Kansas City, Kansas.

Women in Ban States Are Getting Abortions at Similar Rates as Under Roe, Report Says

Out-of-state travel and medication via mail are main methods

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

Why Hospital Gowns Are Ugly; Mass Food Poisoning in Maryland; Eli Lilly Files Suit

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Hearing Loss May Signal Early Parkinson's Disease

Early interventions with hearing aids attenuated the risk

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

Novel At-Home Test Diagnoses STIs With 'Lab-Equivalent' Accuracy

But is it ready for prime time?

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