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FDA ADCOMM Pulse oximeters over a photo of one on a man鈥檚 finger.

<乌鸦传媒>Pulse Oximeters Once Again in the Spotlight at FDA

Advisory panel to discuss how to improve device accuracy for patients with darker skin

A photo of the entrance to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center in Queens, NY.

<乌鸦传媒>Community Health Centers: A Safety Net Under Stress

One in 11 Americans rely on these centers for routine medical care, social services, fresh food

CCC over a photo of Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV

<乌鸦传媒>Telehealth Option Increased IBD Clinic's Patient Retention

More than 60% of patients had return IBD care delivered via telehealth

A photo of subway signage at the entrance to Bellvue Hospital in Manhattan.

<乌鸦传媒>New York Joins Local Governments in Erasing Billions in Medical Debt

But stronger policies are needed to stop debt at its source

A photo of a transgender woman on a roof top deck meditating on a yoga mat

<乌鸦传媒>Multiple Societal Factors Contribute to High HIV Risk in Transgender Women

Discrimination, homelessness, low PrEP uptake are key factors, according to CDC survey

A photo of a female healthcare worker wearing an N95 mask behind a face shield

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Pushes Back on HICPAC Infection Control Guidance, Asks for Clarification

Questions center on precautions against airborne pathogens, use of N95s in healthcare settings

<乌鸦传媒>New Federal Health Agency Sets Bold Goals

Changing rural health delivery, perfecting whole eye transplants among ARPA-H's aims

Kekoa Taparra, MD, PhD

<乌鸦传媒>Native Hawaiian Physician-Scientist Kekoa Taparra Is Making Waves

One of the first Native Hawaiians with an MD, PhD is tackling Pacific Islander health disparities

A computer rendering of red blood cells affected by sickle-cell disease

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Likely Cost-Effective if Under $2 Million

Lifetime reduction in acute pain episodes should offset high upfront costs of the therapy

The FDA and CMS logos on two computer rendered joined puzzle pieces

<乌鸦传媒>The Healthcare Landscape Is Changing. Our Regulatory Practices Should Too.

Closer collaboration between FDA and CMS is the need of the hour

A photo of a hand holding a buprenorphine tablet next to a bottle of tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Buprenorphine Less Risky for Most Birth Defects Than Methadone

But researchers said any treatment for OUD in pregnancy is better than none

A photo of anti-tobacco activists and their supporters during the menthol funeral in New York City.

<乌鸦传媒>Anti-Tobacco Activists Hold 'Menthol Funeral' in Washington

Speakers urge Biden to release long-delayed final rule banning menthol-flavored tobacco products

A photo of a little girl sitting in the waiting room of a hospital.

<乌鸦传媒>Inequitable Treatment Persists Across Pediatric 乌鸦传媒, Review Shows

Experts recommend ways to improve child care, health equity

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<乌鸦传媒>Cost of Genomic Testing on the Minds of Many Oncologists

Insurance coverage, patient out-of-pocket costs key considerations for 80% of survey respondents

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<乌鸦传媒>MedPAC Report on Medicare Advantage Growth, High Costs Generates Kerfuffle

Commissioners reveal growing unease with MA practices: Not the "glowing success" everybody says

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<乌鸦传媒>A Culture of Silence Persists in Medicine Despite #MeToo

We see it as early as the medical school application process

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<乌鸦传媒>Dining Out? Check the Bill for a 'Health Insurance' Surcharge

Restaurant took heat for adding a 4% surcharge to cover employees' healthcare costs

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

<乌鸦传媒>Deadly VA Clinic Lapses; Asthma Drug Risky in Kids; Invisible HHS Secretary?

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of a female physical therapist leading her male client through exercises three months after knee replacement surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Non-White Military Members With OA Get Stiffed for Knee Replacement

Wide racial disparities in a health system that boasts equal access for everyone

A photo of migrant workers harvesting strawberries in Dover, Florida.

<乌鸦传媒>It's High Time to Protect Farmworkers From Heat-Related Illness and Death

Reauthorizing the Farm Bill can offer essential protections

A photo of a police officer holding handcuffs next to a nurse tending taking the blood pressure of a male patient

<乌鸦传媒>Prisoner First, Patient Second

How hospitals ignore the rights of incarcerated patients and how they can do better

A photo of a mature woman and male oncologist looking at MRI images.

<乌鸦传媒>Collaboration Between Local Oncologists and Academia Is Crucial

Greater partnerships can optimize cancer care outcomes

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

<乌鸦传媒>Dangerous Med Spa Infections; Trans Youth Hospital Trauma; Blocking Rehab Access

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Supreme Court to Weigh in on Abortion Pill Access

The nation's high court will consider the Fifth Circuit's ruling on mifepristone

A photo of a woman grabbing a grape from a pile next to a glucose meter.

<乌鸦传媒>Food as Diabetes Medicine? Maybe Not, Trial Suggests

But intensive program did help boost engagement with healthcare

<乌鸦传媒>Five Tips for Successful Telemedicine

Founder of telehealth platform on making virtual exams accessible, profitable, and rewarding

A photo of a senior homeless man sitting on a park bench

<乌鸦传媒>Homelessness Tied to Worse Cancer Outcomes Among Veterans

However, all-cause mortality rates in lung, colon cancer lower versus other healthcare settings

A photo of three radiologists looking at a chest x-ray.

<乌鸦传媒>Explanations Don't Help Clinicians Spot Biased AI

Biased AI predictions tanked diagnostic accuracy, and model explanations didn't bring it back up

A photo of a Barbie Pediatrician play set.

<乌鸦传媒>Dr. Barbie Will See You Now, but Only if You're a Pediatric Patient

Study finds medical Barbie dolls usually treat kids, don't come with PPE accessories

A photo of a man using an asthma inhaler outdoors

<乌鸦传媒>Asthma Attacks Decreased Among Black Patients During the Pandemic

Protective measures may have played a part in reducing respiratory virus exposures

A photo of housing projects on Randalls Island, New York.

<乌鸦传媒>HF Patient's Zip Code Telling of Potential Adherence Issues to Meds

GDMT nonadherence exceeds 50% in some neighborhoods, New York study finds

A photo of a man handing his credit card to a woman working at a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Experts, Lawmakers Explore Downside of Drug-Price Negotiation

Stifled innovation, reduced access suggested as future challenges

A photo of a couple sitting on their bed holding their new baby.

<乌鸦传媒>No Good Time? Medical Students Fret Over Family Planning

Having children during medical training, especially surgery, perceived as difficult, taboo topic

A photo of a pumpjack near homes in Bakersfield, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Our Patients Need Us to Stand Up to Big Oil

The industry protects profits over public health

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

<乌鸦传媒>Gunman's Brain Tissue Tested; Conversion Therapy Ban Upheld; Pedestrian Deaths Rise

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Would You Take Out a $200k Loan With No Real Returns for a Decade?

The federal government must address medical school affordability

A photo of a kidney model and urine specimen in front of an out of focus female physician talking to her pregnant patient

<乌鸦传媒>Kidney Disease in Pregnancy Often Overlooked for Care

These women had less nephrology care prior to end-stage disease onset

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<乌鸦传媒>Suicide Rates Among Black Women Rose Over 2 Decades

Increases were greatest among younger Black women and girls

A close up photo of a lit cigarette in a man's fingers.

<乌鸦传媒>Don't Neglect Tobacco Use in People Experiencing Homelessness

Cessation programs can save lives and improve financial stability

A photo of a mother and her son who has HIV at a treatment center in Uganda.

<乌鸦传媒>Very Young Children in HIV Treatment More Likely to Die

PEPFAR data show particularly high risk for infants despite antiretroviral treatment

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