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A photo of a test tube labeled PSA - Test lying next to a pen on a PSA test form.

<乌鸦传媒>PSA and Biomarker Testing Plus MRI Appears to Improve Prostate Cancer Screening

Early results suggest approach reduces overdiagnosis while better detecting high-grade cancer

A photo of Dr. Mehmet Oz while he was campaigning for US Senate.

<乌鸦传媒>Physicians Are No More Likely to Be Politically Active Than Non-Physicians

Why physicians are not more politically involved should be further investigated, researchers say

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<乌鸦传媒>Hospitals Cash In on a Private Equity-Backed Trend: Concierge Physician Care

Pricey membership fees for easier access to doctors becoming more common

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<乌鸦传媒>Incorporating Bereavement Into the Continuum of Care

"Poor cousin of palliative care" needs more resources, buy-in, and normalization

A photo of an outdoor sign advertising a flu and covid vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Experts in Industry Wrangle Over Whether Combo Vaccines Are Beneficial for Adults

Panelists from companies making such vaccines see "enormous" benefit, others are more skeptical

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<乌鸦传媒>Primary Care Strategy Fails to Reduce Kidney-Dysfunction Triad Hospitalizations

Secondary outcomes also showed no significant differences

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<乌鸦传媒>Diabetes Drug Shows Benefit in Parkinson's Disease

Phase II study of GLP-1 drug lixisenatide meets primary endpoint

<乌鸦传媒>Lung Function Improvements Tied to Better Asthma Control in Children

"Yet another motivator for therapies to maximize lung function"

A photo of nicotine vaping products on the shelf in a store.

<乌鸦传媒>E-Cigarettes Tied to Heart Failure

Association seen with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

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

<乌鸦传媒>5 Dead After Taking Supplements; RFK Jr. Taps Running Mate; Bird Flu in Cows Spreads

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

An illustration of the GOP elephant receiving a COVID vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Trump Voters Predisposed to COVID Vax Side Effects?!

Well no, of course not, but they could be more inclined to report adverse events from the shots

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<乌鸦传媒>Starting Treatment at Discharge for Alcohol-Related Hospital Stays Shows Benefits

However, only 2% of hospitalized patients received a script

A photo of Senator Edward Markey speaking at a press conference at the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in Boston.

<乌鸦传媒>Steward Health Strikes Deal to Sell Its Physician Network to Optum

Sale can be completed after reviews by Massachusetts health commission, antitrust authorities

<乌鸦传媒>'Major Advance' in Food Allergy Management: Experts Weigh in on OUtMATCH Data

"We're at the beginning of the next era of food allergy management"

A computer rendering of cancer cells in a test tube of blood held by a blue rubber gloved hand

<乌鸦传媒>Liquid Biopsy for CRC Screening May Not Be Ready for Prime Time

Not as effective for catching cases or as cost-effective as available tests, modeling studies say

A photo of a male physician taking notes while meeting with his mature female patient

<乌鸦传媒>Medicare Debuts Another Primary Care-Focused Accountable Care Model

Primary Care Flex will pay ACOs a monthly fee to be given to primary care practices

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<乌鸦传媒>Using an Interpreter Is Great, but It Also Needs to Be Documented

Here's yet another example of how automation can help us

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<乌鸦传媒>How Antiquated Tech Is Hurting Patient Engagement

Time wasted, care hampered

FDA APPROVED bempedoic acid (Nexletol) over a computer rendering of a heart attack.

<乌鸦传媒>Expanded Label Officially Makes Bempedoic Acid a CVD Prevention Medication

New indications supported by CLEAR Outcomes trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Concomitant SSRI and Oral Anticoagulant Use Tied to Major Bleeding Risk

Patients taking both drugs should be closely monitored, researchers advised

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<乌鸦传媒>Most Popular DOAC Holds Its Own Against Edoxaban in Those Age 80 and Up

Apixaban associated with fewer bleeds in observational cohort study

A screenshot of Xavier Becerra speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>GOP Lawmakers Blast HHS, Biden for Plans to Loosen Marijuana Restrictions

Opposition to Medicaid work requirements also came on the table at a House hearing

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<乌鸦传媒>Acute Kidney Injury: The Price of Straight Hair?

Case study highlights dangers of glyoxylic acid-containing products

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<乌鸦传媒>Aspirin Cuts Liver Fat in Preliminary MASLD Trial

At 6 months, 42.5% of patients on low-dose aspirin had at least a 30% reduction in hepatic fat

FDA APPROVED aprocitentan (Tryvio) over a photo of a man wearing a sphygmomanometer displaying a high blood pressure reading

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Oral Antihypertensive Gets FDA's Blessing

Aprocitentan becomes the first endothelin receptor antagonist for BP lowering

A close up photo of a woman taking a reading from her continuous glucose monitor

<乌鸦传媒>Glucose Changes in Type 1 Diabetes May Affect Thinking Speed

Some T1D patients showed very different responses to the same glucose level

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<乌鸦传媒>Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Treated With Doxorubicin

Dose-dependent increase regardless of age at treatment or chest radiotherapy

A photo of a vial of the Moderna bivalent covid vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Stroke Scare With Bivalent COVID Vaccines Unsupported by Large Study

Low absolute risk emerged for flu vaccines, however

FDA APPROVED fluticasone propionate (Xhance) over a computer rendering of a transparent head with the sinuses highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>First Treatment Approved for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps

Daily sprays of Xhance reduced acute exacerbations by 56% to 66% in trials

A computer rendering of a cirrhotic liver

<乌鸦传媒>Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis and Death Are on the Rise: Here's How We Can Help

Reducing stigma, increasing public awareness, and policy change are key

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<乌鸦传媒>Having a Retreat Helped Us Move Forward

A day away from it all gave our staff a chance to generate ideas big and small

A computer rendering of chronic kidney disease

<乌鸦传媒>EHR Alerts Trigger Primary Care Clinics to Improve Hypertension Care in CKD

Greater reduction in systolic BP over usual care in randomized trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Topical Nonsteroid Gets High Marks for Youngsters With Atopic Dermatitis

Rapid improvement, few adverse events with once-daily roflumilast for 2- to 5-year-olds

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<乌鸦传媒>Meth-Related Cardiomyopathy: Where the Biggest Clusters Are

Innovative, targeted approaches sought out groups by age, sex, location

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Dangerous Amoeba Linked to Neti Pots and Nasal Rinsing

"These infections are very serious and even life threatening," said CDC physician

A computer rendering of tumors in the colon.

<乌鸦传媒>Noninvasive Screening Tests Show Promise for Catching Colorectal Cancer

Could these tests help to increase the number of people who undergo screening?

A photo of Dr. Lance Owens demonstrating the use of an AI tool on a smartphone

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Are Using New AI Tools to Record Medical Exams, Draft Messages

Thousands of doctors are using products based on large language models

A computer rendering of sinus bradycardia heartbeat rhythm

<乌鸦传媒>Serious Issues With Slow Heartbeat Flagged for Afib Patients on Antiarrhythmics

Pacemaker, syncope rates prompt advice not to ignore bradycardia issue

A photo of a woman using her laptop at home.

<乌鸦传媒>Online Obesity Program Helped Primary Care Patients Lose Weight

Weight regain was less in the groups who participated in 9 months of active maintenance

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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