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Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Doc Sues Over Spicy Dish; Disciplined for Doctor's Note; Ob/Gyn Attacked Near Office

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.

Pop Star Falls to His Death; Trump the 'Father of IVF'? Columbia Doc's Retractions

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A photo of a woman with her arm in a brace speaking to a female physician via a laptop.

Lawmakers Pan DEA's Leaked Plans for Telehealth

Meanwhile, a third extension of current rules is in the works

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Are Surgical Outcomes Better With MDs or DOs?

Medicare claims analysis finds no differences in death, readmissions, and length of stay

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Can Aerosolized Nut Particles on a Plane Really Cause an Allergic Reaction?

Researchers look at the myth and the effectiveness of nut bans

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

Doc Befriends Captive Saudi Princess; Psych Hospital Violence; Black Market Ozempic

This past week in healthcare investigations

The Supreme Court's Open Season on Public Health Agencies

"I just had this reverence for the court. I don't anymore," says Lawrence Gostin, JD

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

Serena Williams' Surgery; Moderna Sued Over COVID Vax; Brighter Nights and Mortality

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Want to Lower Preterm Birth Rates? Spend More on Social Programs

Particular benefit seen in Black women

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This Cruise Ship Flunked Its CDC Inspection

Several others just made the "satisfactory" cutoff

A photo of a man and woman walking down a street past debris left by Hurricane Milton in Sarasota, Florida.

Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton

Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety

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Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves

"I will not survive this in the end -- I know that," says one patient

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Alzheimer's Drug in Smaller Vial Sizes Could Save Medicare Hundreds of Millions

Nearly 6% of lecanemab may be discarded each year

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

Nurse in Critical Condition; JD Vance's Mom Got Obamacare; Bird Flu Cluster Grows

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Experts Highlight Alarming Jump in HIV Infections Among Latinos

In a perspective piece, they argue that more equitable resource allocation is needed

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Excess Deaths Highest Among Younger Minorities During COVID Pandemic

Racial, ethnic disparities in all-cause excess deaths worst among those ages 25 to 64

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

Kate Middleton's Post-Chemo Debut; CDC Probes Cancer Cluster; 15M Adults Have ADHD

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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'Headspin Hole' and the Hazards of Breakdancing

A case report details one man's head injury from breakdancing

A photo of a broken crane laying amongst the debris blocking a street in Tampa Bay, Florida, during Hurricane Milton.

Florida Hospitals Tested By Back-to-Back Storms

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

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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

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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

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

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To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

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Mindfulness Meditation Similar to Antidepressant for Reducing Anxiety Symptoms

Secondary analysis suggests lack of clinically meaningful differences in effectiveness

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

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 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

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

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White House Mandates 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes

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

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

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Can Women Living With HIV Safely Breastfeed?

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

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