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FDA ADCOMM insulin icodec (Awiqli) over a photo of a man holding an injection pen to his stomach.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Not Convinced Once-Weekly Insulin Is Safe in Type 1 Diabetes

Risk of severe hypoglycemia was too much for panel members to overcome

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC Prepping for 'Possibility of Increased Risk to Human Health' From Bird Flu

Approximately 350 recently exposed farm workers are being monitored

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<乌鸦传媒>Antimicrobial Resistance Must Be Addressed Now, Global Experts Warn

"Window of opportunity" is shrinking, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's What Diagnostic Testing Can Do for Your Allergy Patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Gallbladder Cancer Rates Stable or Down, Except in Black Patients

Black patients "presenting more often, and they're presenting at a later stage," researcher says

A photo of Vince Gilmer in the Washington County jail in Abingdon, Virginia.

<乌鸦传媒>Dying Ex-Doctor Leaves Prison 2 Years After Pardon for Killing His Dad

Vince Gilmer received a conditional pardon due to his terminal illness

<乌鸦传媒>Paging New Residents Who Want to Share Their Experience!

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FDA ADCOMM Blood-based colorectal cancer test (Shield) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening Secures FDA Panel's Blessing

But advisors urge strong labeling emphasizing Shield test's low sensitivity for advanced adenomas

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

<乌鸦传媒>Congressman's Stroke; Warning on Bear Meat Consumption; Paralysis via Grand Piano

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Mental Disorders Be Transmitted Among Teen Peer Networks?

Observational study suggests there might be a relationship, but mechanisms aren't clear

A photo of a pregnant woman drinking a glass of water in her kitchen.

<乌鸦传媒>Prenatal Fluoride Exposure Linked to Neurobehavioral Problems

U.S. study finds significant risk, but experts argue it's not evidence against water fluoridation

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<乌鸦传媒>More Money, Fewer Prior Auths Needed to Save Private Practices, Lawmakers Told

Medicare rates' failure to keep up with inflation is especially damaging, doctors say

A photo of a blisterpack of vials of Jynneos vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Less Than 1% of Mpox Cases Occurred After Two Doses of Jynneos Vaccine

Only 25% of people in the U.S. who are eligible for the vaccine have received it

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<乌鸦传媒>Is $10 the Best BetterHelp Could Do for Violating Patient Privacy?

The paltry settlement emphasizes the need for stronger data privacy protections

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Medicare Money Protect Doctors From Abortion Crimes? It Has Worked Before.

Idaho abortion ruling may depend on federal spending power shielding doctors from state charges

<乌鸦传媒>Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in Young Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

Link seen in adults for years, but study shows association in children ages 3 to 6 years

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Wins $14M Discrimination Case; $10M Malpractice Award; Nurse Impersonators

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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<乌鸦传媒>Middle School HPV Vaccination Program Boosted Uptake

Offering vaccines in schools improved access in French study, but may not overcome hesitancy

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

<乌鸦传媒>Earbuds and Hearing Loss; Campaign Rally Deaths; Cannabis vs Alcohol Use Daily

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>House Members Question FDA Officials on Lab-Developed Tests, Missed Deadlines

Agency official also seeks Congress's help with preventing device shortages

FDA ADCOMM insulin icodec (Awiqli) over a photo of a man holding an injection pen to his stomach.

<乌鸦传媒>Will FDA Advisors Look Past Hypoglycemia Risk With Once-Weekly Insulin?

Hypoglycemia was only a concern in patients with type 1 diabetes

A screenshot of Erin Martin, MASM, speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>Nutrition Experts Call on Congress to Advance 'Food Is Medicine' Movement

Produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals improve quality of life, cut costs, they say

FDA ADCOMM Blood-based colorectal cancer test (Shield) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening May Miss Some Precancers, FDA Staff Says

Shield could boost screening compliance, but has low sensitivity for advanced adenomas

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<乌鸦传媒>Three Ways Side Hustles May Make You a Better Doctor

The positive impact of doing something out of your primary scope of work

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<乌鸦传媒>Chatbots Make Pathology Reports Easier for Patients to Read, Study Shows

Bard and GPT-4 simplified reports and interpreted findings correctly, but hallucinations occurred

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<乌鸦传媒>Dying Ex-Doctor Serving Life for Murder May Soon Be Free

After a conditional pardon and 2-year wait, Vince Gilmer could be released this week

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<乌鸦传媒>Hospital Patient Finally Discharged After More Than 3 Years

Many behavioral health patients don't need medical care, but no step-down facility will take them

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<乌鸦传媒>Cancer Clinical Trial Participation May Not Actually Improve Survival, Study Says

Meta-analysis suggests survival benefits disappeared after accounting for biases, confounders

<乌鸦传媒>No One Is Happy With Texas Medical Board's Proposed Abortion Guidance

Board initially resisted calls to issue guidance on how to interpret state's new laws

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

<乌鸦传媒>Quiet End to Doc's Sexual Assault Case; PFAS Whistleblower; Senior Site Questioned

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Imagine What EHR Interoperability Could Do for Healthcare

Connected systems would benefit patients and clinicians alike

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

<乌鸦传媒>Matthew Perry's Death Investigated; CDC H5N1 Surveillance; Trump Talks Birth Control

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Senators Mull Ways to Stop Patent 'Abuse' by Pharma Companies

Manufacturers of brand-name drugs will try every tack to delay generic entry, experts say

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<乌鸦传媒>Access to Abortion Training Important to Ob/Gyn Residency Applicants Post-Roe

Survey reveals preferences among ob/gyn applicants

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<乌鸦传媒>What's Driving Healthcare Consolidation? The Answer May Surprise You

To compete with big health systems, small providers have to get bigger, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Public Health Preparedness for Bird Flu Varies Widely Across the U.S.

Survey responses not always in line with CDC recommendations

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<乌鸦传媒>NEJM Rescinds Embargo Policy Barring Physician-Focused Publications

Change follows a campaign by the Association of Health Care Journalists

A photo of two male and one female physician talking in the hallway of a hospital.

<乌鸦传媒>From Resident to Academic Attending: The Challenges Ahead

With appropriate support, this can be a time of growth and learning

A photo of the vacant Martin County General Hospital in Williamston, North Carolina.

<乌鸦传媒>After the Only Hospital in Town Closed, a City Directs Its Ire at Politicians

In rural communities, over 100 hospitals have downsized services or closed over the past decade

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<乌鸦传媒>Healthcare Use Reduced When Female Gastroenterologists See Patients

Female patients appeared to derive the greatest benefit, researchers say

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