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CDC鈥檚 Test for Bird Flu Works, but Has Issues

Researchers and lawmakers scrutinize how the agency is handling it

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Study Raises Questions About Key Features of H5N1 Infection in Cattle

It may not always produce mild illness, and asymptomatic animals can harbor virus

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Poor Neighborhood, More Than Race, Predicts Greater Lupus Skin Severity

Blackness, per se, seen as less important than area socioeconomics

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We Want You, Doctor, to Help Get Out the Vote

Heath systems and clinicians can engage patients and care team members

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Peds Fellow Fired After Child Porn Charges; Jury Awards Doc $2M; Nurse Gets 9 Years

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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These Athletes Weren't Doping. Their Genes Made It Look Like They Did.

Advanced sequencing revealed genetic reasons for high hemoglobin, hematocrit levels

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The Zombie Law That Threatens Abortion Access

Congress must ensure the Comstock Act does not encroach on reproductive rights

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Are Slushy Drinks Dangerous for Small Children?

U.K. introduced regulations after glycerol in slushies may have led to illness in kids

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PTSD Ran High Among Physicians During COVID-19 Pandemic

Female physicians, trainees more likely to develop the condition

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'Shambolic' Medical Meeting; DaVita Whistleblower Suit; FDA Mum on MDMA

This past week in healthcare investigations

Dr. SCOTUS Will Now See Your Next Patient

Ron Harman King fears our healthcare lies with those in black robes, not white coats

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Republican Lawmakers Want the CDC to Stay in Its Lane

Proposed bill would cut CDC funding by 22%

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Are Doctors Missing Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in People Who Drink Raw Milk?

What would the infection look like, and would doctors recognize it and test for it?

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Pay People, and They Will Go to Cardiac Rehab

Financial rewards increase participation in guideline-recommended programs

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Where Kamala Harris Stands on Key Healthcare Issues

麻豆传媒 looks at the vice president's views on everything from abortion to Medicare

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Cannabis Use in Pregnancy May Mean Worse Outcomes for Moms

Retrospective study suggests greater risk of preeclampsia, other adverse maternal health outcomes

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

U.S. Deaths Tied to Lunch Meat; Biden's Healthcare Legacy; Congresswoman Dies

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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This Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients 鈥� and Makes Money Doing It

Doctors, nurses, and social workers are testing a new business model

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Bear-Eaters Beware: Trichinella Larvae Still Live in Animals We Eat

Shining a light on an ancient, foodborne parasite

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After Crash Kills 6 Teens, NTSB Says Marijuana's Impact on Drivers Is Underestimated

Cannabis-impaired driving is a growing safety concern as more states legalize its use

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No Asymptomatic Bird Flu Infections in Dairy Farmworkers, Small Study Finds

But officials announce two more cases among farmworkers in Colorado

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USPSTF Says Evidence Lacking for Food Insecurity Screening 鈥� Now What?

Despite the draft recommendation for primary care, physicians and policies can make a difference

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Can People Be Allergic to Coconut?

The FDA considers it a "tree nut" even though it's a fruit

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MedPod Today: Administrative Harm; GOP-Backed Alternative to IVF? 'Zebra' Stories

麻豆传媒 reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics

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Trump Talks Cancer Cures, 'Right to Try' as He Accepts GOP Presidential Nomination

"We're going to get to the bottom of it"

The Olympics Don't Allow Doping. This Competition Will Encourage It.

But how will athletes who get a boost to push the limits of achievement fare?

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IG Live July 19: Measles, Bird Flu, COVID, Oh My!

Experts unpack what recent outbreaks mean for public health

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Long COVID Risk Has Fallen, Largely Attributable to Vaccine Rollout

However, metabolic and gastrointestinal sequelae increased among the unvaccinated

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These 'Zebra' Cases Were Cracked by People Other Than Doctors

Popular Reddit thread captures rare diagnoses made by patients, lab techs, first responders

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FDA Allows Best-Selling E-Cigarette Vuse Alto, but Only in Tobacco Flavor

Agency previously rejected the company's menthol-flavored products

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What the Trump Assassination Attempt Says About Gun Violence

Democrat, Republican, or other, physicians must discuss this as a public health issue

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Data Error Led to Heart Implant Mistake, Suit Claims; Doc's Defamation Suit Advances

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Biden's COVID; Vance Probed on Abortion; Experts Discuss Trump's Ear Injury

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Nasal Sprays Reduce Sick Days From Respiratory Illnesses in High-Risk Patients

Sprays and behavioral intervention also reduced antibiotic use in primary care

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How Unionization Changed Surgery Residency Programs

Residents, program faculty, and staff discussed benefits and unintended consequences

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The Supreme Court Did Not Deliver 'Wins' for Reproductive Rights This Term

They simply evaded critical questions about access

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Lack of Institutional Support a Top Reason Why Doctors Hesitate to Treat Addiction

Other reasons included lack of knowledge and skill

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D.C. Hospital Gets a Wake-Up Call to Chagas Disease

Report is part of larger efforts to increase awareness of neglected disease

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Doctor Influenced Gender Care Bans; Cord Blood Banking Scam? Anti-Abortion Extremist

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Is a $2,000 Whole-Body MRI Worth It?

"You're going to end up finding a lot of incidental things," says one expert

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