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

<乌鸦传媒>Death After Brazilian Butt Lift; Wrong-Organ Surgery Suit; Holistic Doc Investigated

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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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

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<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?

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<乌鸦传媒>Gender-Affirming Care Messages Leaked; Docs Doxxed for Oxy? HCQ Doc's Work Retracted

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Beyond Kegels: Brittany Mahomes' Pelvic Floor Woes Post-Childbirth

An ob/gyn and a pelvic floor physical therapist weigh in

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<乌鸦传媒>Public Health Experts Concerned About Rise in Measles Cases

New cases across states put U.S. on pace to surpass last year's count

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<乌鸦传媒>Flu Makes a Late Stand in Some Parts of the U.S.

Michigan shows a late surge, while other regions have seen improvements

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<乌鸦传媒>HHS Aims to Lower Drug Costs, Fund Public Health Preparedness in Budget Proposal

Another goal of FY 2025 budget is to protect reproductive healthcare, behavioral health workforce

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<乌鸦传媒>First Measles Cases in Chicago; Bubonic Plague Death; Tapeworm Larvae in Man's Brain

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Banning Gain-of-Function Research Would Do Far More Harm Than Good

A House-passed bill could stifle the potential for revolutionary medical advancements

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<乌鸦传媒>Most Physicians Down on Private Equity in Healthcare

Just over 60% of survey respondents viewed private equity involvement in healthcare negatively

<乌鸦传媒>Paul Offit on the Causes and Legacy of COVID Misinformation

"It's OK to say that you didn't get it right the first time. Science is a process of evolution."

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<乌鸦传媒>Insurer Delays and Denials Hamper Patients Seeking At-Home Ventilators

Coverage problems ticked up after technology improvements made devices easier to use, says expert

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<乌鸦传媒>Trump's Anti-Vax Rhetoric; Amputations After NFL Game; 'Overdose' or 'Poisoning'?

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Dying Shopping Malls Fix Medical Deserts?

Repurposing malls can increase care access for marginalized communities

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<乌鸦传媒>Monthly ART Injections Top Pills for HIV Patients With Adherence Problems

Trial halted early for efficacy despite not meeting significance criteria on primary endpoint

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<乌鸦传媒>Kindness a Key Component of Treating Pregnant Patients With SUD, Experts Say

"They're expecting us to not treat them nicely"

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Nirsevimab 90% Effective Against RSV Hospitalization in Infants

But effectiveness over a full RSV season expected to be lower, researchers caution

<乌鸦传媒>Paul Offit on Vaccine Science, COVID's Future, and the Anti-Vax Movement

"You're seeing a real pushback against the kind of weapons that are needed in public health"

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<乌鸦传媒>The Ethos of Emergency Medicine Hangs in the Balance

A Supreme Court ruling could impact how pregnant patients are treated in certain states' EDs

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<乌鸦传媒>Benzene Can Form in Acne Treatments, Lab Finds

Benzoyl peroxide formulations can break down into the carcinogen

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<乌鸦传媒>Does Everyone Need to Exfoliate?

Two dermatologists clarify the role of the skin barrier, risks, and benefits

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<乌鸦传媒>Evidence of Traumatic Brain Injury in Shooter Who Killed 18 in Maine

Analysis of the brain was released Wednesday

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<乌鸦传媒>$40M Award for Stroke Patient; Doc Sentenced for Tax Evasion; Deadly ED Delay Suit

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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<乌鸦传媒>'Vampire Facials' at Spa Linked to HIV Infections

Unsanitary conditions resulted in infections in three people; investigation still ongoing

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<乌鸦传媒>Alabama Passes Law Protecting IVF Providers From Legal Liability

But lawmakers shied away from addressing legal status of embryos created in IVF labs

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<乌鸦传媒>CVD Risks Tied to Teeny-Tiny Plastics Lodged in Atherosclerotic Plaque

And the prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics is only increasing

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<乌鸦传媒>Clinicians at Telehealth Company File to Unionize

Union head said it was "only a matter of time" before telehealth providers organized

A photo of a woman holding a stick of Lume Whole Body Deodorant.

<乌鸦传媒>Beyond the Pits: Is Whole-Body Deodorant Safe?

A dermatologist and a toxicologist weigh in on the rise of whole-body deodorants

A photo of a paper New Zealand flag flying above an ashtray.

<乌鸦传媒>Up in Smoke: What Happened to New Zealand's Tobacco Ban Plan?

It appears the new government is making an embarrassing attempt to fend off a budget shortfall

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<乌鸦传媒>King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Long Wait Times Across the Pond

Survival for common cancers in the U.K. consistently lags behind

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<乌鸦传媒>What It's Like to Be an Expert Witness; Docs Fight Contracts; Syphilis Drug Shortage

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Seniors, Doctors at Odds on Opioid Risks and 'Deprescribing'

Conversations between primary care physicians and older patients often "challenging"

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<乌鸦传媒>To Better Connect Climate Change With Health, Focus on Patient Education

Here is a framework to get you started

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<乌鸦传媒>Joey Graziadei's 'Yellow Eyes' Due to Gilbert Syndrome

Current contestant on 'The Bachelor' was diagnosed with the genetic condition in high school

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<乌鸦传媒>Long-Acting Injectable Comparable to Oral ART for HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa

Trial is "essential first step" in exploring this public health strategy, researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>Latest COVID Shots Protect Against Serious Outcomes

Effectiveness against COVID-related hospitalization ranged from 43% to 52%

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<乌鸦传媒>Ketamine Clinics Diverge From APA Recommendations

Nation's premier psychiatric association calls proliferation of ketamine clinics the "wild west"

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<乌鸦传媒>Congress Should Simplify Medicare's Vaccine Coverage

All ACIP-approved vaccines should be covered by Medicare Part B

A photo of a male nurse preparing to vaccinate a woman wearing a face mask.

<乌鸦传媒>Wonky Period After COVID Vaccine May Only Happen During One Phase

Observational data narrow down the temporary impact on menstrual cycle length

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