Indian States Turn to Ivermectin in COVID Crisis Two states give anti-parasitic preventatively to large swaths of population despite warnings May 18, 2021
Can COVID-19 Genes Integrate Into Human DNA? Debate rages over whether SARS-CoV-2 can insert bits of its RNA into the human genome May 17, 2021
Review ID's Racism During Care of Black Doctor Who Died of COVID "Lack of empathy, compassion, and awareness of implicit racial bias," external review concludes May 14, 2021
N.J. Biotech Seeking Journal Retractions Eases Immediate Demands Pacira drops motion for preliminary injunction but not its case for retraction May 14, 2021
Most COVID Patients Landing in Hospitals Aren't Fully Vaccinated Reports from Cleveland Clinic, other health systems starting to roll in May 13, 2021
Droplets vs Aerosols: What's More Important in COVID-19 Spread? CDC finally acknowledged aerosol transmission, but contribution to case counts remains unclear May 13, 2021
Is This the Most TikTok'd COVID Vaccine Side Effect? Dermatologists say there's no issue: 'Happy filling, happy vaccinating' May 12, 2021
Harassment Charges Fly at LSU Medical School Women say leadership fostered a culture of harassment, discrimination, retaliation May 11, 2021
Therapists Distracted by Social Media While Delivering Virtual Care Small survey finds 39% of therapists check email, social media during sessions May 11, 2021
Nasal Vaccines for COVID-19? Some argue intranasal vaccines, still in early trials, may be better at blocking transmission May 11, 2021
First COVID Treatment Ads Hit the Airwaves Regeneron hoping patients ask their doctors about monoclonal antibodies May 10, 2021
Ohio Surgeon Pens His Own Hilarious Obit Thomas Flanigan wrote his own "shocking and unexpected, yet fabulous, exit" May 07, 2021
Tracking the Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 What do scientists know about its behavior, and how does that help predict what comes next? May 06, 2021
Neurosurgeon Settles Kickback, Unnecessary Spine Surgery Charges Allegedly performed unnecessary procedures with spine devices, got kickbacks from Medtronic May 05, 2021
Patient Awake for 13 Minutes of Surgery Paralytic initiated, but sevoflurane never turned on May 05, 2021
After Friend's Death, Physician Rallies Support for India's COVID Crisis Ash Tewari, who had COVID himself last year, tapped into his network to send supplies to Mumbai May 05, 2021
Judge Orders Hospital to Give COVID Patient Ivermectin Drug to be given to comatose Illinois patient after docs refused May 04, 2021
Report: Worst Hospitals for Unnecessary Procedures Lown Institute says report is the first to name hospitals with high rates of overuse May 04, 2021
Fired Minnesota Nurse Reinstated Arbitrator also ruled Cliff Willmeng isn't owed back pay, hospital scrub policy wasn't unsafe May 04, 2021
The Latest Anti-Vax Myth: 'Vaccine Shedding' Miami school cited it as the reason for rejecting vaccinated teachers Apr 29, 2021
Lawsuit Against 'TikTok Doc' Jason Campbell Settled Oregon Health & Science University will pay $585,000 to settle sexual harassment charges Apr 29, 2021
How Molnupiravir Moved to the Head of the 'COVID Pill' Pack Work on the broad-spectrum antiviral started over a decade ago at Emory Apr 28, 2021
Four Sentenced in Mental Health Center Scam Heads of a Houston healthcare chain will go to prison for kickbacks, mental healthcare fraud Apr 28, 2021
Houston Methodist: Get Vaccinated, or Get Fired Hospital's pioneering COVID vaccine mandate now threatens termination Apr 28, 2021
Why Clotting Happens When Platelets Are Low A hematologist explains the counterintuitive concept of clots with low platelets Apr 23, 2021
2020 Was a Lost Year for Women's Medical Care COVID-19 restrictions, financial barriers played large role, KFF survey results emphasize Apr 22, 2021
ALS 'Compassionate Use' Again Hits National Media Expanded access campaigns will only become more frequent with growing rare disease pipelines Apr 20, 2021
Could a 'Placebo' Become the Next Big ED Treatment? Over-the-counter gel, said to spur near-instant erections, is on the cusp of approval in Europe Apr 20, 2021
FTC Hits Chiropractor for Violating COVID Consumer Protection Law Eric Nepute, DC, is first person charged under law enacted in January, faces potential fine Apr 18, 2021
Emergency Physician Wins $26M in Wrongful Termination Suit Raymond Brovont, MD, said he was fired for raising concerns about staffing issues Apr 15, 2021
Doc Faces Charges for Misusing $300K in COVID Relief Francis Joseph, MD, spent funds on travel and home improvements, federal prosecutors say Apr 13, 2021
Psychotherapy Now the Most Common Telehealth Procedure Mental health diagnoses made via telehealth have jumped more than 20%, according to data analysis Apr 09, 2021
From VIPIT to VITT: Thrombosis and COVID Vaccines More data support link between adenovirus vector vaccines, blood clotting, and low platelets Apr 09, 2021
Second COVID Shot: No Side Effects? No Problem Dose two doesn't have to knock you down to keep you protected Apr 08, 2021
Tech Entrepreneur Crusades for SSRI as COVID Therapy How multimillionaire Steve Kirsch and the COVID-19 Early Treatment Fund have promoted fluvoxamine Apr 08, 2021
Continuing Certification a Cash Cow for Emergency Medicine Board An inside look at how one medical board spends its money Apr 07, 2021
These Med Board Execs Make Triple a Practicing Doc's Salary Infographic shows highest compensation, widest gaps for ABMS member boards Apr 07, 2021
Anesthesiology Group Squeezed 'Like a Boa Constrictor' Sues Insurer U.S. Anesthesia Partners alleges UnitedHealthcare is blocking competition Apr 06, 2021
Common Hospital PCR Test Affected by Viral Variant Cepheid Xpert joins three other tests for which B.1.1.7 can be problematic Apr 05, 2021
Stripped of Hospital Privileges, St. Louis Cardiologists Go to Court Suit against SSM Health seeks $50 million if former status not restored Apr 02, 2021
