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A photo of vials of ketamine.

Just How Addictive Is the Drug That Killed Matthew Perry?

Even if ketamine isn't as addictive as opioids, widespread use can still pose problems

A photo of a senior woman receiving a vaccination.

RSV Vaccines Show High Effectiveness Against Hospitalization in Older Adults

Initial trials were not powered to assess efficacy against RSV-associated hospitalization

A photo of a surgeon holding a scalpel in white rubber-gloved hands.

Surgeon Removed Liver Instead of Spleen, Family Says

Pathologist finds liver instead of splenic tissue

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

Gender Care Docs Threatened; Optum Takeover Regrets; Profiting Off Patients

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of delta-8 THC products for sale at a smoke shop in north Seattle.

What to Know About Delta-8 and Other Common Vape Shop Drugs

These substances are often sold through legal loopholes

A photo of signage outside of University at Buffalo in Amherst, New York.

Residents Strike, Demonstrate Around Labor Day Weekend

Trainees in Buffalo strike, while those in Philadelphia demonstrate for better pay

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

Cell Phones and Brain Cancer; Bogus Doctor Faces New Charges; Cannabis Rescheduling

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

FDA EUA Novavax COVID-19 vaccine over a photo of a vial of Nuvaxovid and a syringe.

FDA OKs Updated Novavax COVID Shot

Unlike the mRNA vaccines, protein-based vaccine targets JN.1 strain

A photo of a person wearing the EBCare mask.

Novel Smart Mask Monitors Exhaled Breath Continuously

Immediate clinical application is unclear, but prototype shows potential

A photo of Simon Rubick and his rescue dog Tonks in Aurora, Colorado.

Giving Up Pets to Seek Rehab Can Worsen Trauma. A Group Intends to End That.

Most residential rehab centers don't allow patients to bring pets

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

Shots Fired in Hospital; FBI Havana Syndrome Report; Experts' Concerns About RFK Jr.

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A photo of a mushroom based pain relief ointment on a tray in a wellness clinic.

Is 'Wellness' Bad News for Healthcare?

The growing industry is a double-edged sword

A photo of Abdel-Rahman Abu El-Jedian sleeping at a makeshift tent camp in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip.

Baby in Gaza Has Polio Strain Tied to Mistakes in Eradication Campaign, Experts Say

Case shows the failure of WHO's global effort, according to scientists tracking polio outbreaks

A photo of a female veterinarian holding her blue rubber gloved hand up to the nose of a dairy cow.

With Only Gloves to Protect Them, Farmworkers Say They Tend Sick Cows Amid Bird Flu

Employers fail to provide PPE while concerns grow over undiagnosed cases

Predicting COVID Outbreaks Via Wastewater; New Medicine for Menopause

Also in TTHealthWatch: myocarditis after COVID vaccination

A photo of a highway running through smoke and fire in Chico, California.

Are You Ready for Wildfire Season?

Wildfire season is a double whammy for healthcare workers across the country

A computer rendering of an Mpox virus particle.

Amid Global Emergency, FDA OKs Another Vaccine for Mpox

"All effective tools" are needed to combat mpox threat, expert says

An aerial photo of the Boar鈥檚 Head processing plant in Jarratt, Virginia.

Mold, Insects at Boar's Head Plant Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak

Deli meat plant broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show

A photo of a woman speaking to a female physician who his holding a clipboard.

Your Patient Has Been Dealt a Hand With Four ACEs. What Now?

In cancer survivorship, we must address patients' psychological wellness

A photo of pills stacked in front of a $100 bill.

For Pharma, Trump vs Harris Is a Showdown Between Two Industry Foes

As both candidates battle Big Pharma, the industry's financial support sways toward Democrats

An advertisement for eye color-changing eye drops.

Drops That Change Eye Color? Experts Sound the Alarm

"We don't know how they're making these solutions," ophthalmologist says

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

More Mosquito-Linked Deaths; Historic Cannabis, Hallucinogen Use; Vandy Doc in Space

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.

Wegovy Protects Against Deadly COVID Cases

Non-cardiovascular benefits observed in SELECT trial

A photo of an inhaler in a woman's hand releasing a fog of mist.

COPD, Asthma Inhalers Produce Staggering Amounts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Propellants in metered-dose inhalers are the biggest culprit

Photos of JD Vance and Tim Walz.

Where Vance and Walz Stand on Major Healthcare Issues

A look at the two vice presidential nominees' healthcare policies and records

MedAI Roundup over a computer rendering of a brain-shaped microprocessor.

Hospitals Hire Chief AI Officers; Biased AI Images of Docs; Journal Wants AI Methods

A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Murdered Doc Suffered Prior Beating; Fake Plastic Surgeon; Doc Drugged Nanny

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Photos of Shontel Brown, Ayanna Pressley, and Nydia Velazquez.

Congresswomen Press FDA on Delayed Proposal to Ban Hair-Straightening Chemicals

Agency has delayed the target date twice

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

If RFK Jr.'s Brain Worm Could Talk; Listeria Deaths Rise; Teen Drilled Skull in OR?

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A computer rendering of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.

Amino Acid Derivative Fails to Eliminate TB Infection in Mid-Stage Trial

However, N-acetylcysteine may improve lung function, small study suggests

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Liveyon CEO Convicted in Stem Cell Scheme That Sickened Many

20 patients became ill after receiving contaminated umbilical cord stem cell products

A photo of attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

An Unwelcome Souvenir From the Democratic National Convention: COVID

Multiple cases reported on social media; few precautions in evidence at the convention

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

Psychedelic Probe Expands; Why Therapists Leave Networks; Fizzling Pandemic Program

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of a Cattail mosquito at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, in South Portland, Maine.

U.S. Records Year's First EEE Virus Death

Case in New Hampshire resident was the state's first in a decade

A photo of a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host.

What to Know About the Oropouche Virus, Also Known as Sloth Fever

Officials say to be on the lookout for infection in travelers coming from Cuba and South America

A close up photo of an aedes aegypti mosquito.

West Nile and EEE: What to Know About Mosquito-Borne Illness in the U.S.

These diseases may be causing a buzz, but they're not doing anything unusual this season

A photo of blood culture media bottles in a laboratory machine.

Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Starting to Ease, Becton Dickinson Says

Production expected to hit 125% of weekly demand by year's end, spokesperson says

A photo of a customer making a purchase at a convenience store in Boston.

Ultraprocessed Foods Are Everywhere. How Bad Are They?

These foods make up about 60% of Americans' diets

A photo of Mark Zuckerberg testifying before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees.

White House Pressured Facebook to 'Censor' Some COVID Content, Mark Zuckerberg Says

Meta CEO says he would push back if similar demands were made today

A photo of a pregnant woman lying in a hospital bed.

Did the Dobbs Decision Impact Maternal Death Rates?

A dip in maternal deaths may have had more to do with COVID than abortion bans

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