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Telehealth Sites Promise Cure for 'Male Menopause' Despite FDA Ban on Off-Label Ads

Websites make big promises, experts urge caution

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More Interns Recognize Harassment Years After #MeToo

While sexual harassment rates are decreasing, more trainees are recognizing it, study finds

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'Foot Bath' Fraud; Doc's Wrongful Termination Suit; Nurse Overdosed Patients?

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Women Physicians Still Paid Less Despite Wealth of Research on Gender Pay Gap

There are more women physicians than ever, yet the gendered pay gap persists

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Another Miami Surgeon Faces Brazilian Butt Lift Complaints

Surgeon allegedly placed drains too deeply after liposuction, leading to hospitalization

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Physicians at Salem Hospital, Part of Mass General Brigham, Vote to Unionize

The effort is aimed at "giving physicians a voice again"

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Can You Buy Your Way Into Residency?

Some claim they were offered positions for $150K to $200K, and there's precedent

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Elon Musk's Ketamine Use

Musk says his prescription for the drug helps him get out of a "depressive mind state"

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Pro-Life Groups Want IVF Regulated; Private Equity Eyes Autism; Medicaid Takes Homes

This past week in healthcare investigations

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How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster?

Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized

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A New $16,000 Postpartum Depression Drug Is Here. How Will Insurers Handle It?

Advocates worried over lack of coverage guidance

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Match Rates Stable as Applicants, Positions Reach All-Time Highs

Pediatrics took a hit this year, while emergency medicine rebounded

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Is the U.S. Overcounting Maternal Deaths? New Study Stirs Controversy

The CDC counters that the methods used in the new study "produce a substantial undercount"

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MedPod Today: AAMC Leaked Emails; 'Wild West' of Ketamine; MA Games the System

麻豆传媒 reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics

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FDA Tries to Close the Lid on Poop Transplant Company

Fecal microbiota transplant business needs a BLA or IND to operate, agency says

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England's NHS Clinics No Longer Offering Puberty Blockers to Trans Youth

Final policy will allow prescriptions only via clinical trials, or for existing patients

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Who Is at Risk of Caffeine Intoxication?

People may not realize they may be consuming far more than the recommended daily amount

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RaDonda Vaught Says Some System Practices Contributed to Fatal Mistake

During patient safety webinar, she advised clinicians to "slow down" to avoid deadly mistakes

Physician Who Worked With Disciplined TikTok Doc Surrenders License

Carlos Domingo, MD, worked alongside the plastic surgeon known as "Dr. Roxy"

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More States Cut Training Requirements for Some International Medical Graduates

Alternative pathways to licensing for IMGs spreads beyond Tennessee

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Death After Brazilian Butt Lift; Wrong-Organ Surgery Suit; Holistic Doc Investigated

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Pediatrics Taxed in This Year's Match With 249 Unfilled Positions

Unfilled positions were spread across more than 60 pediatric residency programs

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Gender-Affirming Care Messages Leaked; Docs Doxxed for Oxy? HCQ Doc's Work Retracted

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Beyond Kegels: Brittany Mahomes' Pelvic Floor Woes Post-Childbirth

An ob/gyn and a pelvic floor physical therapist weigh in

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Public Health Experts Concerned About Rise in Measles Cases

New cases across states put U.S. on pace to surpass last year's count

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Quest Alzheimer's Blood Test No Longer Marketed Directly to Patients

Amyloid AD-Detect test not offered on Quest's consumer platform

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MedPAC Wrestles With How to Fix Deep Flaws in Medicare Advantage Quality Metrics

Comparing MA plans with fee-for-service quality called "a hornet's nest"

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Most Physicians Down on Private Equity in Healthcare

Just over 60% of survey respondents viewed private equity involvement in healthcare negatively

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Largest Independent Primary Care Network in the U.S. Accused of Medicare Fraud

Whistleblower lawsuit alleges Aledade encouraged doctors to tack on suspect medical diagnoses

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Benzene Can Form in Acne Treatments, Lab Finds

Benzoyl peroxide formulations can break down into the carcinogen

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Does Everyone Need to Exfoliate?

Two dermatologists clarify the role of the skin barrier, risks, and benefits

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Leaked AAMC Emails Reveal Concern About ERAS Exodus

What AAMC calls "fragmentation," critics call "competition"

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$40M Award for Stroke Patient; Doc Sentenced for Tax Evasion; Deadly ED Delay Suit

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Clinicians at Telehealth Company File to Unionize

Union head said it was "only a matter of time" before telehealth providers organized

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Beyond the Pits: Is Whole-Body Deodorant Safe?

A dermatologist and a toxicologist weigh in on the rise of whole-body deodorants

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What It's Like to Be an Expert Witness; Docs Fight Contracts; Syphilis Drug Shortage

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Joey Graziadei's 'Yellow Eyes' Due to Gilbert Syndrome

Current contestant on 'The Bachelor' was diagnosed with the genetic condition in high school

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Ketamine Clinics Diverge From APA Recommendations

Nation's premier psychiatric association calls proliferation of ketamine clinics the "wild west"

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Toxic Gas That Sterilizes Medical Devices Prompts Safety Rule Update

The EPA is set to take action after public outcry

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Obama CMS Chief: Medicare Advantage Plans Game the System

Don Berwick says MA growth "should be slowed or stopped"

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