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<乌鸦传媒>Alecensa (alectinib) Offers Hope for Certain Patients With ALK Positive NSCLC

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<乌鸦传媒>I Am Torn: Grappling With the Killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

I detest everything Thompson stood for, yet I am troubled by thoughts of hate

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<乌鸦传媒>Empathetic Phone Calls Help Vulnerable Diabetes Patients Lower HbA1c

Social support may be key to improving glycemic control, experts say

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<乌鸦传媒>AI Screening of Home Videos Proves Accurate for Infantile Seizure Detection

But artificial intelligence model needs further validation before release

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Drug Fails for Two Rare Seizure Disorders

First-in-class agent unlikely to get another phase III chance in Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut syndromes

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<乌鸦传媒>Suspect in UnitedHealthcare Killing Wrote 'Parasites Simply Had it Coming'

New York prosecutors file murder charge

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<乌鸦传媒>'Parasites Simply Had it Coming'; Second U.S. Kid With Bird Flu? Rx for Solar Power

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<乌鸦传媒>For Your Patients: What About Alternative Treatments and Supplements?

What to consider when weighing these strategies

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<乌鸦传媒>Options for Treating Non-Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, bempedoic acid, and more

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<乌鸦传媒>Which States Have the Most Outstanding Hospitals for Maternity Care?

U.S. News & World Report looked at birthing-friendly practices, health equity, and more

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<乌鸦传媒>One in Six Adults With Asthma Didn't Adhere to Meds Due to Cost

They also had higher odds of having asthma attacks and emergency room visits

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<乌鸦传媒>Who Is Luigi Mangione, the 'Person of Interest' in the UnitedHealthcare Murder?

Here's what we know so far

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<乌鸦传媒>Procalcitonin Confirmed as Good Gauge for Window of Sepsis Antibiotics

Duration of antibiotic treatment about a day shorter than usual in the ICU

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<乌鸦传媒>How Measles, Whooping Cough, and Worse Could Roar Back on RFK Jr.'s Watch

Some experts fear he could "make America sick again"

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<乌鸦传媒>Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Risk for Heart Failure, but Not Every Kind

Case-control study reinforces connection between inflammation and HFpEF

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<乌鸦传媒>Hydroxyurea Shows Some Benefits in Milder Sickle Cell Disease

Treatment tied to fewer vaso-occlusive pain events, hospitalizations versus placebo

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<乌鸦传媒>Disability Redefines 'Ability' in the Medical Profession

Creativity and adaptability contribute to the success of doctors with disabilities

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<乌鸦传媒>Racial Diversity Lacking in Epilepsy Genetics Studies

But more diverse studies have found more genomic links to seizure conditions

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<乌鸦传媒>Use of Depression Treatments Lower for Teens in States With Parental Consent Laws

A third of states have laws that mandate caregiver consent for mental health treatment for teens

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<乌鸦传媒>Modernizing the Electronic Health Record

The EHR has improved, but we still need better ways to document our exam, assessment, and plan

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<乌鸦传媒>Stopping MS Drugs Leads to Inflammatory Activity in Some Stable Patients

Trial terminated because recurrent inflammation exceeded predefined limits

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<乌鸦传媒>Person of Interest in CEO's Killing in Police Custody

The man is being held near Altoona, Pennsylvania

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<乌鸦传媒>Fixed-Duration Oral Doublet for Fit CLL Wins in Frontline Setting

AMPLIFY trial paves the way for FDA approval of acalabrutinib plus venetoclax

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<乌鸦传媒>Could a Hypertension Drug Protect Against Post-Stroke Epilepsy?

Observational study suggests one antihypertensive class might be preventive

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<乌鸦传媒>Women With Epilepsy Often Remain Unaware of Medication's Pregnancy Risks

Many did not take folic acid if they were pregnant or planning to become pregnant

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<乌鸦传媒>Treatment of Smoldering Myeloma Cuts Progression Rate in Half

Daratumumab significantly improved PFS, OS, but identity of high-risk population remains elusive

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<乌鸦传媒>RFK Jr. to Investigate Vaccines; Microdosing Semaglutide; Methadone Clinic Fraud?

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Promising Results With Epcoritamab Monotherapy in Relapsed/Refractory CLL

Complete responses seen in 43% of patients in expansion cohort of EPCORE CLL-1 study

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel PTSD Treatment Improved Symptom Severity in Phase IIb Trial

BNC210 benefits kicked in as early as 4 weeks

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<乌鸦传媒>'You Don't Just Shoot an Arrow at It': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 乌鸦传媒's reporters

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel BTK Inhibitor Succeeds in Heavily Pretreated Immune Thrombocytopenia

Rilzabrutinib specifically designed to reduce platelet-targeting autoantibodies

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<乌鸦传媒>Loncastuximab-Rituximab Boosts Response Rates in R/R Follicular Lymphoma

Two-thirds of phase II patients had a complete response at 12 weeks of treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Nine States Poised to End Coverage for Millions if Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding

Trigger laws would immediately end coverage for over 3 million people

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<乌鸦传媒>Dietary Intervention Shows Promise in Blood Cancers

High-fiber diets tied to improved outcomes in stem-cell transplants, slowing myeloma precursors

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<乌鸦传媒>Hospitalization Should Not Mean Financial Ruin for Medicare Beneficiaries

Updated policies can help older adults cover the costs of care

<乌鸦传媒>Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

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<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Reduced Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots

20% lower risk of VTE observed in large retrospective study of diabetes patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Do Men or Women Benefit More From Short Bursts of Daily Activity?

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

<乌鸦传媒>Texting to Improve Adherence to CVD Medications; Detecting Maternal Cancers

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<乌鸦传媒>Physicians Shouldn't Applaud Murder

The death of the United Healthcare CEO reveals some dark thoughts

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