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MRI images of sacroiliac articulation in a patient with ankylosing spondyloarthritis.

<乌鸦传媒>AI Does OK, Not Great, for Finding Inflamed Joints in axSpA

While imperfect relative to human experts, system might still be clinically useful

<乌鸦传媒>Disparities in Heart Failure Rates Found Among Asian American Subpopulations

Study highlights that Asian Americans should not be seen as a monolithic group

The YouTube thumbnail with Siobhan Deshauer, MD, a photo of skin tags, and the words: HIGH SUGAR.

<乌鸦传媒>What Skin Says About Health

Knowing what to look for can mean the difference between life and death

A photo of a mature man sleeping with his mouth taped closed.

<乌鸦传媒>As #Mouthtape for Sleep Apnea Takes Off, Research Raises Concern for One Group

Airflow deteriorated in one subset of patients when their mouths were kept closed

A photo of a vial of MMR vaccine sitting on a countertop at a pediatrics clinic in Greenbrae, California.

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. School-Entry Vaccination Rates Fall as Exemptions Keep Rising

The rates help explain worrisome creep in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, says one expert

An aerial photo of flooding in Asheville, North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospitals Still Feeling Impacts of Hurricane Helene

Asheville's Mission Hospital remains without running water

A photo of a medical worker in protective gear carrying a meal to a man quarantined with the Marburg Virus in Nairobi, Kenya.

<乌鸦传媒>Rwanda's Marburg Fever Deaths Rise to 11 as Its Source Is Still Being Investigated

There are 36 confirmed cases of the disease that manifests like Ebola, with 25 in isolation

Social Break over a photo of a smartphone laying on a granite counter top

<乌鸦传媒>Best VP Debate Memes; 'Terrifying' AI Study Tool; MD's Mental Health Playlist

Healthcare social media content gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

<乌鸦传媒>Therapist's Grisly Death; Surgery Center Wins $421M; Army Doc's Plea Deal

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

A computer rendering of a dark tunnel of $100 bills.

<乌鸦传媒>Private Equity Investments May Work, but Not for Doctors

Uncompensated risk makes it a deal no one should take

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<乌鸦传媒>How to Recognize Tardive Dyskinesia

It can look like other movement disorders, but there are key differences

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Healthcare Really Recession-Proof?

The answer is complicated

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

<乌鸦传媒>Where Are Trump's Medical Records? New Sunscreen Under Review; Why Condoms Are Nixed

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Clues to Improving the Quality of Life of Patients With Chronic Urticaria

Comorbidities, angioedema, and poor guideline compliance all contribute to the current high burden

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<乌鸦传媒>For Your Patients: What鈥檚 Causing My Chronic Hives?

Know, though, that even when the cause can't be identified, treatment can help control symptoms and provide relief

HFSA over a computer rendering of the human heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Metabolic Accelerator Shows Promise for Weight Loss Side of Obesity-HFpEF Equation

Benefit in symptoms, functional outcomes remains to be seen for HU6

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<乌鸦传媒>'Significant Milestone' for Radionuclide Therapy in Refractory Meningioma

Small study suggests large benefit for Lu-177 dotatate in intracranial disease

A photo of two PrEP pills in the palm of a man鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Surprise! The Copay for PrEP Just Disappeared

Medicare's decision to cover all PrEP drugs under Part B has unexpected benefit for enrollees

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<乌鸦传媒>Social Media Trend Promotes Nitrous Oxide Misuse

"Galaxy Gas" and others introduce an old drug to a new generation

A photo of a woman holding a collection container holding a swab in pink rubber gloved hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Can HPV Self-Tests Truly Replace Pap Smears?

Many patients may prefer a self-collected swab over a speculum

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<乌鸦传媒>Some Epilepsy Drugs Tied to Cardiovascular Events in Older People

Link likely due to enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications

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<乌鸦传媒>Chemoradiation Plus Immunotherapy Fails to Improve Survival in Limited-Stage SCLC

Latest negative results emphasize "critical" aspect of immunotherapy timing

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<乌鸦传媒>Judge Rules Against Stem Cell Clinic

Two federal court decisions now hold that fat-derived stem cell treatment is a drug

A photo of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina.

<乌鸦传媒>Hurricanes Like Helene Keep Killing for Years to Come

The average storm contributes to the early deaths of 7,000 to 11,000 people over a 15-year period

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<乌鸦传媒>Low-Dose Lithium Tested in Long COVID

No benefit for brain fog or fatigue, but higher doses may have promise

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>Psychiatric Hospital Chain's Charges; Schizophrenia Drug Flops; Bright Light Therapy

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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<乌鸦传媒>The Power of the Serial Selfie: Seeing Is Believing

Photos can change how we listen to our patients

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<乌鸦传媒>'Late Abortion' Doc; Missed Warnings in Listeria Outbreak; $3.5B for Healthcare CEOs

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>De-Intensified Therapy Misses Mark in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

With 98% PFS at 2 years, standard RT plus cisplatin sets a higher bar for de-escalation

A photo of smoke billowing from a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia.

<乌鸦传媒>Chemical Cloud Moving Over Atlanta Suburbs Prompts Shelter-in-Place Alert

Atlanta's fire department said it was testing for the presence of chemicals

A photo of a silhouetted teen girl looking out the window.

<乌鸦传媒>Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses Have Increased Among Young People

This was especially evident during the pandemic, study shows

A photo of a street mural depicting a wildfire with a skeleton next to it saying: No Worries.

<乌鸦传媒>The Wildfires May Be Contained but their Impact on Youth Mental Health Is Raging

It's time for a strategic approach to climate anxiety

A photo of JD Vance and Tim Walz during the vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.

<乌鸦传媒>VP Debate: Abortion, Gun Violence, Obamacare Make Appearances

Americans "just don't trust" Republicans on the abortion issue, JD Vance says

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

<乌鸦传媒>Trump Vows to Veto Abortion Ban; Breast Cancer Climbs; Diagnostic Errors for 1 in 14

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Elevating Family Medicine Is Key for New AAFP President

Jen Brull, MD, outlines her priorities for the coming year

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<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Favors a Shorter Course of Post-Mastectomy RT

Trial finds similar complication and recurrence rates with hypofractionated versus standard RT

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

<乌鸦传媒>Sharp Rise in Heat-Related ED Visits for Kids in Texas

Absolute numbers are still small, but researcher warns of continued effects of climate change

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<乌鸦传媒>No Improvement in Lymphedema With Hypofractionated Nodal RT for Breast Cancer

Numerical advantage in randomized trial, non-randomized study misses noninferiority mark

A photo of a senior male physician talking to younger male physician as they walk down a hospital hallway.

<乌鸦传媒>The Ebb and Flow of Mentorship in Medicine

Former mentors may need space to move on from their professional lives

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Hearing Loss-Cognition Link; Circadian Brain Changes; Repetitive Head Impact Markers

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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