<ѻý>The Broken Medicare System Is Forcing Physicians Outѻý> Yet another physician pay cut will prevent timely access to care Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>Shooting at Psych Hospital; Rosalynn Carter Dies; Millions in Medical Debt Canceledѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>Why It's So Tough to Reduce Unnecessary Medical Careѻý> Huge amounts are spent, but it does little to help patients Nov 19, 2023
<ѻý>Proposed Methadone Treatment Legislation May Put Patients at Riskѻý> We need evidence-based, safe, and effective solutions Nov 19, 2023
<ѻý>Live Shingles Vaccine and Waning Immunity; Semaglutide and CV Eventsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: sodium and blood pressure; aspirin and LVADs Nov 18, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Wondering Which Specialty to Choose? Consider Thisѻý> Pediatric specialists are in high demand, and the work is immensely satisfying Nov 18, 2023
<ѻý>Drug Candidate for Chronic Cough Rejected by FDA Panelѻý> Gefapixant's benefit not clinically meaningful enough, panelists say Nov 17, 2023
<ѻý>Want Lower Obesity Drug Costs? Medicare Holds the Keyѻý> Medicare coverage will catalyze market competition Nov 17, 2023
<ѻý>First AKT Inhibitor Approved for Advanced Breast Cancerѻý> Capivasertib plus fulvestrant doubled progression-free survival versus fulvestrant-placebo Nov 17, 2023
<ѻý>APHA Urges Biden to Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflictѻý> "This is not a fringe view for public health globally," says one advocate Nov 17, 2023
<ѻý>Opioid Doc Sentenced; World's First Sickle Cell Gene Tx; FTC Warns Diet Influencersѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Nov 17, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel: Tolerating Approval Outliers Would Set 'Dangerous Precedent'ѻý> No easy answers for two drugs for rare lymphoma on long cruise with accelerated approval Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>What to Know About Lead Toxicity and Kids' Applesauceѻý> Hospitalization for acute lead toxicity can start at 45 mcg/dL Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>First At-Home Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Authorized by FDAѻý> OTC option arrives amid rising cases of the sexually transmitted infections Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>Are Selfie-Related Deaths a Public Health Issue?ѻý> Experts say these deaths are increasing, and are highly preventable Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>Medical Board Reprimands Doctor Who Worked While COVID-Positiveѻý> As COVID hospitalization declines, should infection control policies shift? Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>Calls to Support Stark Law Reforms Blocked by AMA Delegatesѻý> "My future is in literal jeopardy," one family physician resident says Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>Nurse Fatally Stabbed; Doctor Sues Mayo; Maya Kowalski's Criminal Complaintѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>A Wake-Up Call for Physicians: Our Scope of Practice Includes the Climateѻý> The Fifth National Climate Assessment recognizes the broad impact of the environment on health Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs New Option for Advanced ROS1-Positive Lung Cancerѻý> Drug achieved high response rates in TKI-naive and TKI-pretreated patients Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>Unclear if Chronic Cough Drug Has Meaningful Benefit, FDA Reviewers Sayѻý> Previously rejected gefapixant will face agency's panel of outside experts on Friday Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>Mall Doc Kiosks; Gaza Hospital Stormed; Rationing Semaglutide by Lifestyleѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>Senators Discuss Making Medicare's Relaxed Telehealth Rules Permanentѻý> "We have proved the concept," says Sen. Steve Daines Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>Health Officer May Get $4M to Step Downѻý> But outcome of months-long saga between county officials and health officer remains uncertain Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs Product to Thwart Bloodstream Infections During Dialysisѻý> Taurolidine-heparin solution reduced infections by 71% versus heparin alone Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>Invasive Mental Health Questions Have No Place on Nurse Licensing Applicationsѻý> Removing these inquiries will protect nurse well-being Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>Study Outlines the Considerable Costs of Keratoconusѻý> Cumulative economic burden totals $3.8 billion Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>COVID Aid Grifters Waste Billions; Inside Cohen's CDC; Forged Neuro Data?ѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>COVID Rebound May Occur in 20% of Paxlovid Usersѻý> New data could also give insight on how to manage it Nov 15, 2023 video
<ѻý>AMA Delegates Spar Over Requirements for On-Site Emergency Physicians in Every EDѻý> Some want model scope-of-practice legislation, but access concerns persist Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>Anthrax Guidance Issued; FDA Warns Amazon; AI Deepfakes Challenge Public Healthѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>Tackling Climate Change Starts With a Focus on Health, Lancet Report Saysѻý> Heat-related deaths, extreme weather, increased disease spread are already a problem Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>Statins Reach More Patients With Pharmacist's Ordersѻý> Asynchronous automated order approach boosts statin prescribing Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>AMA Delegates Take Action on Cannabis, Medical Aid-in-Dying Resolutionsѻý> Concern expressed about lack of available evidence on harms of marijuana Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>IG Live November 15: Is 'Pharmageddon' Here?ѻý> Pharmacist speaks on recent walkouts, calling for more resources and safer conditions Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>Addiction Societies Issue Guidance on Stimulant Use Disorderѻý> "The main takeaway is that stimulant use disorder is treatable," society president says Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>Lymphoma Drug Copanlisib to Be Pulled From U.S. Marketѻý> Failed confirmatory trial takes down another PI3K inhibitor Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>Americans Struggling With Addiction, Mental Health, SAMHSA Survey Showsѻý> Biden administration highlights need for better access to treatment Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>We're Failing to Treat Early Psychosis Symptoms in Black Childrenѻý> Early intervention is the best way to avoid dire consequences Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>CDC Issues Health Advisory; Paxlovid Rebound Rates; More Lawyers for Vaccine Claimsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Nov 14, 2023