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A computer rendering of hepatitis C viruses

<乌鸦传媒>Treating Kids' HCV Early May Boost Lifetime Health Outcomes and Save Money

Modeling study suggests benefits for treating at age 3 instead of age 6

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<乌鸦传媒>Banning Gain-of-Function Research Would Do Far More Harm Than Good

A House-passed bill could stifle the potential for revolutionary medical advancements

CROI over a photo of Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO

<乌鸦传媒>Once-Weekly ART Showed Similar Efficacy for HIV as Daily ART

Virologic suppression rate was 94.2% in both groups

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<乌鸦传媒>Should Women Stop ADHD Meds During Pregnancy?

Study examines neonatal and maternal health outcomes with or without dexamphetamine exposure

A photo of a young male physician in his office talking to his senior male patient

<乌鸦传媒>Knowing When to Start, Knowing When to Stop

Discussions about screening recommendations can be difficult, but they're worth having

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<乌鸦传媒>Most Physicians Down on Private Equity in Healthcare

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

<乌鸦传媒>Paul Offit on the Causes and Legacy of COVID Misinformation

"It's OK to say that you didn't get it right the first time. Science is a process of evolution."

A photo of Temple University doctoral student Jaggar DeMarco wearing a battery powered ventilator

<乌鸦传媒>Insurer Delays and Denials Hamper Patients Seeking At-Home Ventilators

Coverage problems ticked up after technology improvements made devices easier to use, says expert

AAD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Hidradenitis Suppurativa Responds Quickly to Novel BTK Inhibitor

At least 50% reduction in abscess, nodule count at 16 weeks for more than 70% of patients

CROI over a photo of Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO

<乌鸦传媒>Triplet Regimen Shortens Effective TB Treatment

Three-drug combo over 4 months was comparable to standard treatment over 6 months

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<乌鸦传媒>Commonly Used Fingertip Pulse Oximeters Not Up to Snuff

Some failed to meet regulatory standards, skin pigmentation remains an issue

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

<乌鸦传媒>Trump's Anti-Vax Rhetoric; Amputations After NFL Game; 'Overdose' or 'Poisoning'?

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

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<乌鸦传媒>'Let's Look at the Car Temperature': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 乌鸦传媒's reporters

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<乌鸦传媒>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

A photo of the interior of a dead mall.

<乌鸦传媒>Can Dying Shopping Malls Fix Medical Deserts?

Repurposing malls can increase care access for marginalized communities

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<乌鸦传媒>What Did the FDA Say About Yogurt?

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

<乌鸦传媒>Deaths Due to Alcohol Use; Steps for the Sedentary

Also in TTHealthWatch: microplastics in arteries, and worldwide obesity and diabetes risk

A photo of signage outside of the headquarters of UnitedHealth Group in Minnetonka, Minnesota

<乌鸦传媒>Are Regulators Finally Waking Up to the Threat That Is UnitedHealth Group?

Anti-competitive practices harm patients, providers, and the economy

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<乌鸦传媒>Zero-Star Ratings: Point of Shame or Professional Pride?

Navigating the patient with questionable motives

CROI over a photo of Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO

<乌鸦传媒>Monthly ART Injections Top Pills for HIV Patients With Adherence Problems

Trial halted early for efficacy despite not meeting significance criteria on primary endpoint

A photo of a female physician talking to her pregnant female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Kindness a Key Component of Treating Pregnant Patients With SUD, Experts Say

"They're expecting us to not treat them nicely"

CROI over a photo of Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO

<乌鸦传媒>Semaglutide Cuts Liver Disease Severity in People With HIV

Weekly injections reduced liver fat by 31% at 6 months

A photo of a woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor and holding a smartphone

<乌鸦传媒>Use of CGM Linked to Lower Risk of Retinopathy in Type 1 Diabetes

Use of CGM devices, either solo or with insulin pumps, tied to lower odds of the complication

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<乌鸦传媒>Cardiometabolic Disorders Tend to Accompany a 'Lazy Eye'

Persistent amblyopia associated with myocardial infarction and death

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<乌鸦传媒>Rapid PCR Tests for Pneumonia in the ED Speed Up Targeted Treatment

Faster, more targeted treatment than with standard lab cultures

A photo of a box of Beyfortus over a scanning electron microscope image of RSV viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Nirsevimab 90% Effective Against RSV Hospitalization in Infants

But effectiveness over a full RSV season expected to be lower, researchers caution

FDA APPROVED semaglutide (Wegovy) over a computer rendering of a heart attack.

<乌鸦传媒>Wegovy Approved for Major Heart Disease Prevention

New indication for patients with obesity or overweight and a history of cardiovascular disease

<乌鸦传媒>Paul Offit on Vaccine Science, COVID's Future, and the Anti-Vax Movement

"You're seeing a real pushback against the kind of weapons that are needed in public health"

A night photo of the emergency entrance to a hospital.

<乌鸦传媒>The Ethos of Emergency Medicine Hangs in the Balance

A Supreme Court ruling could impact how pregnant patients are treated in certain states' EDs

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<乌鸦传媒>Biden Defends Reproductive Rights, Touts Drug-Pricing Law in State of the Union

President says attacks on IVF, like January 6, are "another assault on American freedom"

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<乌鸦传媒>Psoriasis Comes With Comorbidities

Immune dysregulation drives both psoriasis and many systemic diseases

A photo of almond milk, semaglutide pens, and coconut milk on the door of a refrigerator

<乌鸦传媒>Obesity Drugs Like Wegovy Are Meant for Long-Term Use, but Some Want to Stop

Other patients have been forced to ration or halt doses due to drug costs

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<乌鸦传媒>New Targeted Molecular Agents Tailor Psoriasis Treatment

"We've been able to fine-tune and personalize treatment," says expert

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

<乌鸦传媒>Trump-Obama Doc's Bad Behavior; Alzheimer's Drug Delayed; Death After Testicle Kick

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

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<乌鸦传媒>MedPAC Members Pan Rural Hospitals' 'Cost-Plus' Billing System for Medicare Patients

Allowing the system to stay in place is "unconscionable," says one commissioner

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<乌鸦传媒>Benzene Can Form in Acne Treatments, Lab Finds

Benzoyl peroxide formulations can break down into the carcinogen

FDA APPROVED nivolumab (Opdivo) over a computer rendering of bladder cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>First-Line Nivolumab Plus Chemo Approved for Bladder Cancer

Combination reduced risk of death by 22%

CROI over a photo of Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO

<乌鸦传媒>Interventions Can Reduce CVD Risk Factors in HIV Patients, Studies Show

Lowering blood pressure, cholesterol prove feasible in randomized trials

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<乌鸦传媒>Does Everyone Need to Exfoliate?

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Leaked AAMC Emails Reveal Concern About ERAS Exodus

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

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