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inavolisib (Itovebi) over a computer rendering of advanced breast cancer.

PI3K Inhibitor Wins FDA Approval for Advanced Breast Cancer

Adding inavolisib to palbociclib/fulvestrant more than doubled PFS in endocrine-resistant disease

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Florida Hospitals Tested By Back-to-Back Storms

Florida Hospital Association president says facilities are operational, with very few exceptions

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Highest Paid Medical 麻豆传媒 in 2024

Each of these specialties average over $500k per year

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FDA Warns Doctor Over Stem Cell Company

Agency says adipose-derived stem cell treatment should be regulated as a drug and biologic

A closeup photo of a pulse oximeter on a man鈥檚 finger.

FDA's Promised Guidance on Pulse Oximeters Unlikely to End Decades of Racial Bias

Devices three times as likely to miss dangerously low blood oxygen in Black patients

A computer rendering of a marburg virus particle.

Marburg Virus' Latest Eruption

A veteran fighter against hemorrhagic fevers shares candid thoughts

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Peer Reviewers Have Financial Conflicts, Too

Majority reviewing for top medical journals had conflicts, and they made $1 billion in 3 years

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Doctor Shot at Home; Jury Awards Doc $2M; Nurse Arrested in Alleged Bracelet Theft

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

A photo of a nurse hooking an IV to a flu patient at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, Georgia.

Officials Scramble to Protect IV Supplies in Wake of Hurricane Disruption

American Hospital Association called on Biden administration to take more steps to ease shortage

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

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Emergency Medicine May Join the ERAS Exodus

The specialty is considering following in the footsteps of ob/gyn and others

A photo of a woman to receive a stem cell injection in her knee.

Crackdowns on Unproven Stem Cell Therapies Worked Abroad

In Australia and Canada, most companies disappeared from the market or changed their claims

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

FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.

FDA Reviewers Cast Doubt on Drug Candidate for Barth Syndrome

Agency appears unswayed by mitochondria-targeting drug for rare cardioskeletal disease

A photo of a calculator displaying MEDICARE PART D lying on a pile of US currency next to a spilled bottle of pill

CMS Unveils Sample $2 Generic Drug List for Medicare Part D Enrollees

But experts are skeptical the list would have much impact

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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

A photo of a fake watermelon used to disguise a shipment of methamphetamines after a bust in Otay Mesa, California.

Hot Days and Methamphetamine Are Now a Deadlier Mix

Records show about one in five heat-related deaths in recent years involved methamphetamine

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

'Make America Healthy Again' Crusade; Psychiatrist's Misconduct; Extreme Alpha-Gal

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of little boy standing at the kitchen counter waiting for his COVID test results.

How Long Should Kids Stay Out of School After They've Had COVID?

Healthcare professionals with children weigh in

A photo of a female dermatologist examining a man鈥檚 back with a dermatoscope.

Risk of a Second Primary Melanoma Similar Regardless of Race/Ethnicity

Differences in absolute, relative risk highlight complexities of analyzing rare events

A photo of patients being evacuated from Palms of Pasadena Hospital in South Pasadena, Florida as Hurricane Irma approaches.

Florida Hospitals in Hurricane Milton's Path Prepare for the Worst

Some facilities plan to stay open during the storm

How Did Public Health Become a Public Enemy at the Supreme Court?

Conservative majority is "buying into" anti-science attitudes, warns Lawrence Gostin, JD

A photo of a female pathologist using a microscope.

Dozens Who Were Told They Failed the Pathology Board Exam Actually Passed

American Board of Pathology re-scored the exam and issued refunds to impacted test takers

A photo of a box of mifepristone tablets and a bottle of misoprostol tablets.

The Real 'Danger' Is Reclassifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

Louisiana's new law threatens the health and safety of pregnant women

States Sue TikTok, Claiming It's Addictive and Harms the Mental Health of Children

The District of Columbia called the algorithm "dopamine-inducing"

A photo of residents of Swannanoa, North Carolina receive supplies after Hurricane Helene.

The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos

The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come

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Supreme Court Declines Biden's Appeal in Texas Emergency Abortion Case

Decision is another setback for opponents of Texas' abortion ban

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

Fla. Hospitals Evacuate; Man Charged in Indian Doctor's Death; Life Expectancy Limit

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A photo of workers removing a lead pipe in Flint, Michigan.

White House Mandates 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes

Clean water is "matter of basic human rights," EPA head says

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ERAS Applications Are Trending Down With Program Signaling, but Still Too High

Data are promising, but more needs to be done to reduce applications, experts say

A photo of a box of acne treatment gel containing 10% benzoyl peroxide.

Acne Treatments Taken Right Off the Shelf Had High Levels of Benzene

Study findings suggest cold storage may prevent breakdown into carcinogen

A photo of a male holding a cannabis cigarette at an outdoor festival with out of focus youths in the background.

Cannabis Use in Teens, Young Adults Linked to Lower Academic Success

Frequency of use and age of onset also implicated in worse outcomes

A photo of a woman breastfeeding her baby.

Can Women Living With HIV Safely Breastfeed?

Research on HIV viral landscape in breast milk gives insights for breastfeeding guidelines

A photo of Jessi Gold, MD, MS, next to a the cover of her book, How Do You Feel?

Finding Humanity in Provider Burnout, and Other Stories of Perseverance

Jessi Gold, MD, takes readers on a journey of self-reflection in her new book

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AI: Could It Answer Patient Emails, or (Legitimately) Excuse You From Jury Duty?

Answering a jury summons gave me time to think about how artificial intelligence could help us

A photo of a man drawing a dose of COVID vaccine from a vial with blue rubber-gloved hands.

U.K. Doc Admits Trying to Kill Mother's Partner With Poison Disguised as COVID Vax

Victim diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis that left him in intensive care

A photo of a trailer moved by floodwater on the side of a road in Pensacola, North Carolina.

North Carolina Is Distributing Allergy Meds as Bees Swarm After Helene Flooding

State stepping in after surge in requests for medication to protect people allergic to stings

A photo of Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka California.

Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket, Towels to Woman It Denied an Abortion

California AG suing hospital for allegedly violating state laws

A photo of a female physician wearing a Vot-ER badge.

Just What the Doctor Ordered: Civic Engagement Can Improve Community Health

The upcoming election is an important reminder of the value of voting

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