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A photo of President Joe Biden signing an executive order extending the Affordable Care Act coverage.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump Likely to Undo Several of Biden's Executive Orders on Health

Orders restoring WHO membership, aiding reproductive health access likely on the chopping block

A close up photo of a needle of a semaglutide injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Adds New Warning to GLP-1 Drugs

Labels now caution about pulmonary aspiration risk

FDA ADCOMM ProSense cryoablation system over a computer rendering of the device freezing a breast tumor.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Backs Cryoablation in Early Breast Cancer as Alternative to Surgery

ProSense device would be indicated with adjuvant endocrine therapy for some low-risk patients

A photo of pharmacist holding a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in New York, on Sept. 24, 2024.

<乌鸦传媒>When's the Best Time to Get Your Flu and COVID Shots?

It's important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, health officials say

A photo of a female physician taking notes while sitting on a couch next to a man.

<乌鸦传媒>Watchdog Calls for Tighter Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Home Visits

CMS, which runs the Medicare program, disagrees

<乌鸦传媒>An Emergency Doc's Experience Contracting Ebola

Craig Spencer reflects on his 2014 Ebola diagnosis after volunteering for Doctors Without Borders

A photo of a female physician listening to her female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Your Patient Is in Pain. Hear Their Cry.

Systemic injustices drive us to view some patients as more believable than others

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

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse's Death Tied to GLP-1 Drug; Research Monkey Jailbreak; Congressman Has Cancer

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

<乌鸦传媒>Health Worker Gets 2 Years for Accessing Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Medical Records

Transplant coordinator was convicted earlier this year

A photo of an oscillating fan in front of drawn blinds on a hot day.

<乌鸦传媒>Simple Measures Ease Cardiac Strain in 100-Degree Weather

But electric fans were associated with harm in a hot and dry setting

A photo of the milking parlor of a dairy farm in Colorado.

<乌鸦传媒>Antibody Testing Picks Up More H5N1 Cases in Dairy Farm Workers

Seroprevalence study prompts CDC to revise prevention guidance for farm workers

A photo of colorful fall foliage across from a bed and breakfast in Vermont.

<乌鸦传媒>In Vermont, Where Almost Everyone Has Insurance, Many Can't Find or Afford Care

Vermonters pay the highest prices nationwide for individual health coverage

A computer rendering of meningococcus bacteria.

<乌鸦传媒>Now Is Not the Time to Undo Adolescent Vaccination Policies

Rolling back the meningococcal vaccine recommendation would have far-reaching consequences

A photo of Donald Trump exiting Marine One at the White House.

<乌鸦传媒>What Happens to Medicare Price Negotiations Under Trump?

Is price negotiation in the next administration's crosshairs or is it "political suicide"?

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

<乌鸦传媒>Ambulance Hit Cyclist, Then Billed $2K; Doc Accused of Stealing From Helene Victims

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

A photo of cold and allergy medication on the shelf at a Walgreens.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Plans to Ban Popular Cold Med

Data review shows that oral phenylephrine is not effective as a decongestant, agency says

A photo of Patrick O鈥橦ara and family members leaving Newcastle Crown Court, in Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Gets 31 Years for Poisoning Mother's Partner With Fake COVID Vax

U.K. physician Thomas Kwan was disgruntled about his inheritance

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

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Top Income List; RFK Jr. Reveals More; Brie Cheese Recall

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

Computer rendered Harris and Trump flags.

<乌鸦传媒>乌鸦传媒 Readers Backed Harris, Survey Shows

Survey respondents overwhelmingly preferred the Democratic presidential candidate

A photo of a woman holding a misoprostol tablet.

<乌鸦传媒>Very Early Abortion Non-Inferior to Standard Medication Abortion Timing

Trial confirms what previous observational studies have found

A photo of the Capitol building in Washington, DC.

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Bag for Clinicians Vying for House Seats

Some races still too close to call

A photo of a female nurse holding the hand of a senior male patient.

<乌鸦传媒>100 Days Trapped in Inpatient Legal Limbo

Awaiting guardianship in the hospital long-term should not be the norm

An overhead shot of a senior physician rubbing his neck at his desk.

<乌鸦传媒>More Doctors Push Back Against Medicine's 'Workaholic' Culture

Wall Street Journal article sparks major discussion of work-life balance in medicine

ObesityWeek over a photo of Henry B. Gonz谩lez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>Early-Life Sugar Restriction Reduced Diabetes, Hypertension Risk

Diagnoses were also delayed the longer sugar was restricted

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

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Pay Cuts Sparked Strife at Insurer; Cerebral Can't Pay Up; Rumor Researchers

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of police officers standing on a residential street behind an ambulance.

<乌鸦传媒>Clinicians Too Play a Role in Community Violence Intervention

Collaboration between different program types is key

A photo of an empty White House press briefing room.

<乌鸦传媒>Election Redux: Public Health Just Got a Lot More Difficult

We must continue to fight

A photo of The White House in Washington DC.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump's White House Return Poised to Tangle Healthcare Safety Net

Public health insurance programs likely to be scaled back

People at a election night watch party react after an abortion rights amendment to the Missouri constitution passed.

<乌鸦传媒>Abortion Rights Advocates Win in Seven States, but Lose in Three

Missouri positioned to be the first state to undo ban on abortion at all stages of pregnancy

FDA MARKETING Light delivery system (Valeda) over photos of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Grants Market Authorization to Light-Therapy System for Dry AMD

Valeda photobiomodulation system slowed disease progression and improved vision

ObesityWeek over a photo of Henry B. Gonz谩lez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>Counter-Marketing Messages Reduced Intent to Drink Sugary Beverages

Messages about unethical industry practices came with less perceived weight stigma

A photo of Donald Trump.

<乌鸦传媒>What Trump Has Proposed for Healthcare in a Second Administration

A look at Trump's history and ideas floated on the campaign trail

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

<乌鸦传媒>How Trump's Win Affects Healthcare; Uptick in COVID; Pesticides and Prostate Cancer

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of 2 year old mpox patient Emile Miango, lying in a hospital in Kamituga, South Kivu province in eastern Congo.

<乌鸦传媒>Mpox Cases in Congo May Be Stabilizing

But experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out the virus

<乌鸦传媒>Most Journal Articles Still Missing COI Statement on PubMed

Only a third of scientific journals on PubMed post conflicts of interest

A photo of a female nurse sleeping on a couch in a breakroom.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Burnout Linked to Reduced Patient Safety

It's time to move beyond simply teaching nurses to "tolerate a broken system," researcher says

A photo of a boy in the school cafeteria line with a tray of food.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Food Dyes Bad For Your Health?

California report linked food dyes to hyperactivity, but experts say there's more work to be done

A photo of a mature woman silhouetted against a window of her home.

<乌鸦传媒>Increased Mortality Risk Among Socially Isolated Older Adults With COPD

Social isolation may lead to fewer resources for managing the condition

FDA APPROVED minocycline hydrochloride extended-release capsules (Emrosi) over a photo of a woman with rosacea on her cheeks

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves New Option for Rosacea

Antibiotic Emrosi topped doxycycline, placebo in phase III trials

A photo of a male physician at his desk using a calculator.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Groups Blast 2.8% Cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

But extension of telehealth flexibilities and a change to primary care payment draw praise

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