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

<乌鸦传媒>King Charles' Health History; Supreme Court to Weigh COVID Misinfo; Toby Keith Dies

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>What We Know About King Charles III's Health History

From COVID-19 to polo injuries to "sausage fingers"

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<乌鸦传媒>Over 80% of Nurses Face Workplace Violence, Survey Finds

"After the gun incident we asked for metal detectors to enter the hospital," says one nurse

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<乌鸦传媒>Even With Alzheimer's Pathology, Healthy Lifestyles May Preserve Cognition

More data support the idea of "cognitive reserve"

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<乌鸦传媒>Suicide Risk 8-Fold Higher After Common Reproductive Disorder Diagnosis

Young women carry the highest risk, study finds

FDA ADCOMM Medical device supply chain resiliency and shortages over a photo of a set of anesthesiologist instruments

<乌鸦传媒>What Exactly Is a 'Critical' Medical Device? FDA Seeks Advice on the Issue

Advisory panel to consider which devices should be on a list for shortage notifications

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<乌鸦传媒>Simone Gold Reprimanded by California's Medical Board

She must repay $26K in costs recovery and take courses in ethics and professionalism

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<乌鸦传媒>Tirzepatide's Association With BP Reduction Reinforced With ABPM Data

Combination GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist is currently approved for T2D and weight loss

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<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About Nitazenes, a Class of Potent Synthetic Opioids

This unapproved drug class is turning up in more overdose deaths across the country

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<乌鸦传媒>Think Twice Before Drug Testing Your Black Patients

It's time for a bias check

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<乌鸦传媒>All-Oral Therapy Promising in Higher-Risk MDS, CMML

In small trial, overall response rate was 95%

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<乌鸦传媒>Durable Weight Loss Follows Just a Few Injections of Novel Drug

Most of the body weight reduction persisted 150 days after the last dose in an early-phase trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Another PCSK9 Drug Proves Its Mettle for Kids With Inherited High Cholesterol

Clinical trial affirms LDL reduction atop statins in pediatric familial hypercholesterolemia

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<乌鸦传媒>The Perennial Problem of No-Show Appointments

Instead of overbooking, let's focus on why patients aren't showing up

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<乌鸦传媒>King Charles III Has Cancer

King is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says

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<乌鸦传媒>Exposure to Teratogenic Medicine Common Before Prenatal Care

Study also looked at how abortion restrictions limit options in these cases

<乌鸦传媒>Sleep Disorders Are More Common Than You Think

Plus, how primary care providers can squeeze this topic into their discussions with patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Restricted Leg Movement in a Tween Boy Reveals an Insidious Skin Disorder

Long-ignored patches of progressively hardening skin finally receive a rare diagnosis

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<乌鸦传媒>Expanding Photoscreening Tied to Increased Rates of Vision Screening in Tots

However, Asian, Black, and Hispanic kids were less likely to be screened versus white kids

A colorful computer-rendered composite image of a human head, an eyeball, bar charts, and stars.

<乌鸦传媒>As Investors Pile Into Psychedelics, Idealism Gives Way to Pharma Economics

Challenges abound for the burgeoning sector

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

<乌鸦传媒>Rudest Doctor's Office Behavior; Disease Spread by Dog Poop; Defining Sobriety

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>'Tip of a Billion-Dollar Claims Iceberg': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 乌鸦传媒's reporters

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<乌鸦传媒>Ketamine Therapy for Mental Health a 鈥榃ild West鈥� for Doctors and Patients

For some patients it's a "light at the end of the tunnel"

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<乌鸦传媒>What Does AI Say About the Claims on Ivermectin for COVID?

We put the technology to the test

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<乌鸦传媒>How Effective Are the Latest COVID Shots?

You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

<乌鸦传媒>Health Effects of Diabetes Remission; High-Deductible Plans for Cancer Patients

Also in TTHealthWatch: USPSTF weighs in on screening for language disorders or delays in kids

FDA ADCOMM Pulse oximeters over a photo of one on a man鈥檚 finger.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisory Panel Generally Pleased With Pulse Oximetry Clinical Trial Proposal

But some questions arose regarding number of participants, permissible variance in measurements

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<乌鸦传媒>The Green New Deal for Health Should Not Be Kept a Secret

The legislative package has great potential for climate, health, and economic benefits

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<乌鸦传媒>Dressing to Inspire Confidence in Medicine

How the clothes you wear can change perceptions

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<乌鸦传媒>Getting a Dental X-Ray? New Recommendation Says You Don't Need a Lead Apron

Advocacy and education needed to change more minds about the apron, according to an expert

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<乌鸦传媒>A Win for Trabectedin in High-Grade Myxoid Liposarcoma?

Statistics support noninferiority versus more toxic chemotherapy, but results far from definitive

A photo of a little boy who is paralyzed due to acute flaccid myelitis wearing a motorized orthotic brace.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Biennial Surge in Acute Flaccid Myelitis Has Come to a Halt

When to expect next spike in cases is unclear, researchers say

A photo of a wildfire burning behind homes in Forest Falls California.

<乌鸦传媒>Health Effects of Extreme Heat, Wildfire Smoke Worse When Combined

And the negative effects harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most

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<乌鸦传媒>HHS Expands Access to Methadone, Buprenorphine

Updates to 20-year-old rules allow take-home methadone, treatment initiation via telehealth

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<乌鸦传媒>Progress in Early Cancer Diagnosis; Breast Cancer in Younger Women; Diet and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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<乌鸦传媒>Dose Escalation With Infliximab Biosimilar Can Restore Responses in IBD

Patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's also experienced improved clinical remission

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<乌鸦传媒>Study: 'Appalling' U.S. Failure to Protect Frontline Workers During Pandemic

Lack of protections "created a perfect storm for vulnerable workers," researchers said

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<乌鸦传媒>MedPod Today: Medicare Advantage Woes, Double Billing, NHPI Health Disparities

乌鸦传媒 reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics

<乌鸦传媒>Keep a Close Eye on Amazon's Ventures Into Healthcare

The company's endeavors may present a double-edged sword

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Diagnosis Can Mean Better Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis

Follow the 2017 McDonald criteria and be aware that U.S. prevalence may be broader than expected

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