Slovakian PM's Prognosis; Kate Middleton's Treatment; Drug Test Cheating Health news and commentary gathered by Â鶹´«Ã½ staff May 16, 2024
HHS Suspends Federal Funding for Group Tied to Wuhan Lab EcoHealth Alliance widely faulted for allegedly conducting gain-of-function coronavirus research May 15, 2024
New Mexico a Safe Haven for Trans Youth Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access May 15, 2024
There's Bird Flu in U.S. Dairy Cows. Raw Milk Drinkers Aren't Deterred. "People are seeking raw milk like crazy," said one dairy purveyor May 15, 2024
Smartphone-Based Lifestyle Interventions Result in Modest, Sustained Weight Loss Interventions important for patients with no access to medical or surgical treatments May 15, 2024
Dark Side of MDMA's Journey to FDA; Fake Studies Shutter Journals; H5N1 Turf Wars This past week in healthcare investigations May 15, 2024
Doctor Fined for Prescribing Ivermectin for COVID Wei-Hsung Lin, MD, will have to pay $5,000 and take CME courses on managing COVID May 14, 2024
How We Analyzed the Impact of State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time May 14, 2024
Scripts for Puberty-Blocking Drugs Fell After State Bans Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and healthcare providers are facing secondary challenges May 14, 2024
Clinicians at Legacy Health Move to Unionize About 150 doctors, PAs and NPs plan to organize with an American Federation of Teachers affiliate May 14, 2024
Superbugs Pose a Deadly Threat to Cystic Fibrosis Patients A little-known microbe claimed Mallory Smith's life but did not quell her light May 14, 2024
U.S. News Introduces List of Best Outpatient Surgery Centers Ten states had 20 or more high-performing facilities May 14, 2024
Blockbuster Drug Patent Thickets Signal 'Strategic Behavior' Nearly three-quarters filed after approval, and most claims "peripheral" to active ingredients May 13, 2024
Farm-to-Hospital Meals Can Help Protect Patients and the Climate Every health system should partner with local, high-quality farms May 12, 2024
Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1 "The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says May 10, 2024
New School Meal Standards: An Encouraging Step Towards Healthier Kids The momentum coming from the federal government is promising May 10, 2024
Nations Struggle to Draft 'Pandemic Treaty' to Avoid Mistakes Made During COVID Deep divisions remain, and there are virtually no consequences for countries that don't comply May 10, 2024
Stem Cell Injections in Mexico Led to Drug-Resistant Infections Three patients acquired Mycobacterium abscessus infections after medical travel May 09, 2024
Risk-Targeted Preventive TB Treatment Works, Particularly With Infection Testing Large real-world analysis homes in on the best strategies in high- and low-burden settings May 09, 2024
Thousands of Kids Prescribed 'Potentially Harmful' Drugs for Acute COVID Arkansas and Oklahoma had highest HCQ, ivermectin prescription rates May 09, 2024
Urologist Convicted of Sex Abuse; Doc Accused of Rape; Man Sentenced for HIV Spread A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts May 09, 2024
FDA Chief on H5N1: 'We Have to Be Ready' Commissioner also detailed plans for "largest reorganization" in agency's history May 08, 2024
83% of Adults With Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms Are Undiagnosed Researchers urge for better screening and intervention May 08, 2024
100 Million Scripts Came Through Illegal Online Pharmacies Last Year Figure represents 2% of all U.S. prescriptions, according to IQVIA report May 08, 2024
To Prevent Rabies Spread, CDC Has New Rules for Dogs Entering the U.S. Regulations were last updated in 1956 May 08, 2024
The Green Elephant in Medical School Classrooms Climate change should be weaved into the very fabric of health education May 08, 2024
As Steward Ship Was Sinking, CEO Bought $40M Yacht This past week in healthcare investigations May 08, 2024
Doc Who Said COVID Vax Can Magnetize People Has License Reinstated Sherri Tenpenny, DO, had her license suspended indefinitely last summer May 07, 2024
Planters Nuts Recalled; IV Drips for Jet Lag; Farm States Push Back on Bird Flu Plan Health news and commentary gathered by Â鶹´«Ã½ staff May 07, 2024
Having a PCP Important in Cervical Cancer Screening, Especially for LGB Women Lesbian, gay, and bisexual cisgender women with PCP more likely to be up-to-date with screening May 06, 2024
WHO Overturns Dogma on Airborne Disease Spread. The CDC Might Not Act on It. The report "is a complete U-turn," according to one expert May 05, 2024
What if States Paid People to Stop Using Drugs and Smoking? This underutilized strategy has proven effective May 04, 2024
Potential First Known Case of Mammal-to-Human Bird Flu Transmission Detailed Genetic evidence strongly suggests dairy farm worker contracted H5N1 from cattle May 03, 2024
TikTok and the Death of Nex Benedict We should think twice about how mental health discussions are regulated on social media May 03, 2024
MedPod Today: Bird Flu Rundown; EMTALA at the Supreme Court; NEJM Embargo Changes Â鶹´«Ã½ reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics May 03, 2024 podcast
4 Million Fewer Kids Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP in Wake of 'Unwinding' Most were dropped for paperwork reasons, Georgetown University report finds May 02, 2024
It May Be Safe to Extend Time Between Colonoscopy Screenings, Study Says Findings have implications for economics of resource use and avoiding invasive examinations May 02, 2024
'Psychotic Break' in Doc's Tesla Cliff Crash? Doc Wins $4M in Discrimination Case A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts May 02, 2024
New Lineage of Mpox Found in Congo's Biggest Outbreak Raises Concern Virus is adapting and could cause consequential outbreaks, expert suggests May 02, 2024
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Have Fallen to Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Data Suggest About 680 women died in 2023 during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, provisional data show May 02, 2024
