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

<乌鸦传媒>Malpractice Killed Mom; Opioid Giant Avoided Payout; Landmark Trial Questioned

This past week in healthcare investigations

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

<乌鸦传媒>Controversial COVID Paper Retracted; USPSTF's Vitamin D Rec; Medical Abortion Pain

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Congress Agrees on Tentative Budget Deal; Mostly Reverses Docs' Medicare Pay Cut

Agreement would reduce a 2.8% cut to 0.3%, but doesn't include prior authorization reform

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<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Has Made Little Progress With Health Equity, Expert Says

"We're really not there"

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<乌鸦传媒>Woman Dialysis-Free After Receiving Gene-Edited Pig Kidney

Clinical trials of xenotransplantation expected to kick off next year

FDA WARNING fezolinetant (Veozah) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Hot Flash Drug

The warning highlights known risk of rare but serious liver injury associated with fezolinetant

An x-ray image of spondylolisthesis.

<乌鸦传媒>What Is Spondylolisthesis, the Spine Condition Reported to Plague Luigi Mangione?

The spinal condition is more common among people in their 50s and older

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Detecting Alzheimer's Risks; Migraine and GI Disorders; CJD Glymphatic Dysfunction

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Recalled Pacemakers; FDA Rejects Full Andexxa Approval; Ticagrelor Back in Hot Seat

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: First He Had a Sore Throat. Now This. What鈥檚 Up?

A 48-year-old man visited his doctor about burning, slightly painful, and itchy red spots that began developing on his legs 3 days prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.

<乌鸦传媒>Endocrinologist Deserts; U.S. Obesity Declines; New Obesity Definition Coming Soon

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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<乌鸦传媒>Data from BMS at AHA Bolster Evidence for BMS' oHCM Treatment Option

A photo of a young man discussing his chemotherapy treatment with his male doctor.

<乌鸦传媒>What Comes After Cancer?

Alarming mental health challenges among young cancer survivors, especially males, demand action

A photo of a group of teen males on the street in New York City.

<乌鸦传媒>Most U.S. Teens Are Abstaining From Drinking, Smoking, and Marijuana, Survey Says

Pandemic lockdowns may have influenced patterns

FDA APPROVED tapinarof (Vtama) over a photo of atopic dermatitis on a man鈥檚 arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Nonsteroidal Topical OK'd for Atopic Dermatitis

FDA approves tapinarof cream 1% for adults and kids 2 years and up

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<乌鸦传媒>Clinician Recall Worse After Biased Handoffs

Could biased language have some sort of cognitive effect?

<乌鸦传媒>The Forgotten Toll of Polio

Science and public health turned survival into the norm, says Perri Klass, MD

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<乌鸦传媒>Lawyer for Convicted British Killer Nurse Says New Evidence Is Grounds for Appeal

Lucy Letby is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of murdering seven babies

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

<乌鸦传媒>RFK Jr. Meets With Senators; School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead; 'Uber for Nursing'?

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Mortality Lowest for Taxi, Ambulance Drivers

Jobs demanding real-time spatial and navigational processing had the lowest burden

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<乌鸦传媒>UnitedHealth Strategically Limits Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

Leaked documents show that the insurer is aggressive in its targeting

SABCS over a photo of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>Skipping Chest-Wall Irradiation After Mastectomy in Intermediate-Risk Breast Cancer

No improvement in survival or impact on recurrence, but pending studies leave door ajar

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<乌鸦传媒>You Can Tell SpA Patients That TNF Inhibitors May Cut Fracture Risk

Hypothesized, but evidence not as clear until now

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<乌鸦传媒>Parents Lose Sleep to Kids' Eczema

Study details frequent sleep loss, sleep medication use in pediatric atopic dermatitis families

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<乌鸦传媒>Major Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus Linked to Worse Obstetric Outcomes

Findings could impact how doctors care for some mothers

A photo of Donald Trump speaking at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago as Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick listens.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump Says He'll Preserve Access to Polio Vaccine, Equivocated on Other Shots

President-elect also pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals

<乌鸦传媒>Experts Debate AQUILA Trial Findings in Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

Phase III trial sparks discussion on defining and managing high-risk smoldering myeloma

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<乌鸦传媒>How 'General Hospital' Missed a Chance to Promote Living Organ Donation

A recent storyline offered a negative spin

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<乌鸦传媒>New Technology + More Resources = More Empowered Primary Care Physicians

The right support teams, along with more advanced AI, could go a long way

FDA APPROVED crinecerfont (Crenessity) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the adrenal glands highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Drug for Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in 70 Years

Crinecerfont reduces excessive adrenal androgen production, lowering glucocorticoid dose

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC Can't Confirm Suspected Bird Flu Case Tied to Raw Milk

California sample tests negative for all types of flu by the time it reaches federal lab

AIBD over a photo of Walt Disney Swan Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.

<乌鸦传媒>Longer Admissions for IBD Flares Linked to VTE Risk

But the observational data may be too weak to impact practice on prophylaxis

FDA APPROVED cosibelimab (Unloxcyt) over a photo of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Cosibelimab OK'd for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

PD-L1 inhibitor indicated for metastatic or locally advanced disease

FDA APPROVED nemolizumab (Nemluvio) over a photo of atopic dermatitis.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves New IL-31 Drug for Eczema

Nemolizumab indicated for chronic skin disease in adults and kids ages 12 years and up

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<乌鸦传媒>Newer Diabetes Drugs Still Under-Prescribed in High-Risk Patients

Cost, insurance coverage likely play outsized role

<乌鸦传媒>Benefits of Drug Combo in Myeloma Maintenance Shown in Relevant Subgroups

MRD-negativity rates improved across subgroups, supporting daratumumab-lenalidomide combination

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<乌鸦传媒>Trump Picks Should 'Steer Clear' of Undermining Polio Vaccine, Mitch McConnell Says

Senate Republican leader's statement appears to be directed at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

<乌鸦传媒>Pain, Fatigue Benefits May Give Resistance Training a Leg Up in Multiple Myeloma

Structured exercise improves fatigue and pain but requires long-term patient commitment

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

<乌鸦传媒>Randy Moss Has Cancer; Nancy Pelosi's Surgery; Possible Bird Flu Case Hospitalized

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

SABCS over a photo of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Signals From Trials of Perioperative, Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Early TNBC

Adding atezolizumab, camrelizumab to chemotherapy improves pCR but not survival endpoints

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