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Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Doc's Murderer Imprisoned; Butt Injection Arrest; Free Botox for Sex

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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

New CDC Alert; Trump Disses Abortion Judgment; $10 Billion Long COVID 'Moonshot'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A photo of the entrance to the Department of Justice building in Washington DC.

Justice Department Issues Final Rule to End the 'Gun Show Loophole'

"If you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit ... you must conduct background checks"

A photo of a section of the U.S./Mexico border wall in Calexico, California.

Brain Injury More Severe From Falls at U.S.-Mexico Border Wall

People with border wall falls were less likely to receive follow-up care

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

Unraveling the MultiPlan Mystery; Charity Care Mismatch; FDA Panel Conflicts

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of water researcher Eva Stebel pouring a water sample into a smaller glass container for PFAS research at the EPA

Biden Admin Imposes National Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water

Most important action the EPA has ever taken on PFAS, says agency administrator

A photo of Jeffrey Reed at home next to his Philips continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.

After Massive CPAP Recall, Philips Ordered to Overhaul Manufacturing

More than 5 million machines have been recalled since 2021

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

Cancer Warnings on Booze; Rats, Roaches in Hospitals; Barefoot Pharma Workers

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A photo of the common area of a cell pod in a county jail.

No, a Jail Is Not an Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Facility

How local jails ignore medical guidelines and contribute to the overdose crisis

A photo of a female physician guiding her female patient through a mammogram.

Why Aren't Some Women Getting Screening Mammograms? Social Factors May Be to Blame

Cost concerns, lack of transportation, and social isolation may all contribute, CDC study finds

A close up photo of acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets.

Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Not Linked With Autism, ADHD

Large Swedish cohort study with sibling analysis suggests previous ties were due to confounders

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'Best Medical Schools' Rankings Delayed for Second Year in a Row

U.S. News has not provided an updated timetable for release

The words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in graphic words.

Anti-DEI Initiatives in Medicine Harm Us All

In pursuit of equality and better patient outcomes, these programs must be supported

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New WIC Rules Include More Money for Fruits, Veggies, and Expand Food Choices

Update did not add peanut products to foods allowed, a request by top allergists

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Senator Scrutinizes Physician Staffing Firms and Their Private Equity Owners

Homeland Security Committee Chair asks for information on physician staffing and patient safety

A close up photo of two Wegovy injection pens.

Medicare Can Cover Anti-Obesity Drugs for Heart Disease -- But at What Cost?

Intense demand coupled with high costs may place pressures on CMS for years to come

A photo of a young man looking at his smartphone.

Chat-Based Messaging Lowered Alcohol Use in At-Risk College Students

Real-time instant messaging was more effective than text messaging at reducing alcohol intake

A photo of traffic at the exit of the Jones Falls Expressway in Baltimore, Maryland.

Can You Guess Which New EPA Rule Offers $13 Billion in Annual Health Benefits?

The new clean car standards provide health and climate benefits alike

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Here's What Medicaid Expansion Can Do for the Health of Your State

Texas -- and 10 other states -- should accept this additional federal funding

A photo of a sign outside a farm warning visitors of Avian flu precautions.

CDC Tells Docs to Be on the Lookout for Bird Flu Cases

No new cases have been identified, however

A photo of surgeons performing prostate cancer radiotherapy surgery.

Bracing for a Surge in Prostate Cancer Diagnoses

Report: Demographic changes will lead to a doubling of cases, 85% increase in mortality by 2040

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

More Bird Flu Spread; FDA to Allow Gay Men to Donate Sperm; 'Oatzempic' Trend

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A photo of the AvertD test kit.

Genetic Test for Opioid Addiction Risk Should Be Withdrawn, Experts Tell FDA

Methodology behind AvertD DNA test questioned

A photo of an outdoor sign advertising a flu and covid vaccine.

Experts in Industry Wrangle Over Whether Combo Vaccines Are Beneficial for Adults

Panelists from companies making such vaccines see "enormous" benefit, others are more skeptical

A photo of a young woman wearing eclipse glasses and looking at the sun

How to Safely Watch a Solar Eclipse

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends glasses with a special ISO code

A photo of an electronic cigarette in a cloud of vapor

Vaping May Help People Quit Smoking Cigarettes After All

Study shows cigarette smoking discontinuation rates increased for e-cigarette users over time

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

New Allegations in Doc's Drano Poisoning Case; $535M Behavioral Health Verdict

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

A colorized electron microscope image of a hepatitis C virion.

Start of a New Trend? Hepatitis C Cases Drop in the U.S.

After a decade of increases, health officials aren't sure if change is just a statistical blip

FDA APPROVED ceftobiprole medocaril sodium (Zevtera) over a computer rendering of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

FDA OKs Injectable Antibiotic for Three Different Uses

Ceftobiprole was at least comparable to currently used medications in studies

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Yes, Congress Finally Funded Health Spending for 2024

The measure signed by President Biden last month leaves HHS funding essentially flat

A colorized scanning electron microscope image of Group A Streptococcus

A Tornado Ripping Through the Body: Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

Japan's outbreak should be a reminder to clinicians globally about this challenging infection

A photo of a man meeting with a male physician via his laptop.

Telehealth Improves Hepatitis C Treatment in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

Facilitated telemedicine embedded into opioid treatment programs boosted HCV cure rates

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

Optum Physician Exodus; Cosmetic Surgery's Wild West; Surprise Health Plan Switches

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of a Zepbound injection pen.

Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Faces Supply Issues

Following weight-loss indication, patients struggle to obtain tirzepatide

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FDA Warning Letters Detail Controversy at Psychiatric Institute

Two letters - one to a psychiatrist - follow reports of a trial participant's suicide

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HHS Cracks Down on Care Facilities for Failure to Turn Over Medical Records

Office for Civil Rights fines two facilities that stalled on giving access for more than 100 days

A photo of dairy cattle feeding at a farm near Vado, New Mexico

Person Is Diagnosed With Bird Flu After Being in Contact With Cows in Texas

Detection in U.S. livestock is an "unexpected and problematic twist"

A photo of male and female physicians surrounding a patients bed

HHS Clarifies Informed Consent Requirements for Exams Under Anesthesia

New guidance follows reports of medical students performing exams without patient consent

A photo of a spray bottle in front of an out-of-focus person scrubbing a counter top with rubber gloves

Regional Approach Effective in Reducing Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria

Intervention included county-wide nursing homes and selected hospital patients

Chatbot Beat Doctors on Clinical Reasoning

GPT-4 earned higher clinical reasoning scores than residents and attendings

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