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A photo of a female ob/gyn looking at an ultrasound of a fetus.

<乌鸦传媒>Small Decline Seen in Ob/Gyn Residency Applications in Abortion Ban States

Analysis of ERAS data reveals no differences in signaling, though

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<乌鸦传媒>Iatrogenic Fusarium Solani Meningitis Cases Caused Severe Injury to Brain Stem

Combination of novel antifungal, steroids, and surgery likely saved some, report shows

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<乌鸦传媒>Expensive Generics: Where Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacies Fall Short

The most pricey generics weren't often available at Amazon, Costco, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs

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<乌鸦传媒>Does the Current Cheese Listeria Outbreak Really Date Back 10 Years?

Experts weigh in on how such outbreaks are ultimately uncovered

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<乌鸦传媒>USMLE Finds Pattern of Suspicious Results From Nepal

Impacted examinees have had step 1, 2, and/or 3 examinations invalidated

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

<乌鸦传媒>Hospital Lab Cancer Cluster? Health Influencers' Climate Misinfo; Chasing Longevity

This past week in healthcare investigations

FDA ADCOMM Medical device supply chain resiliency and shortages over a photo of a set of anesthesiologist instruments

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Mulls Which Devices Are Critical in a Public Health Emergency

"If we have a thermonuclear war, all I need is a scalpel," one panel member said

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<乌鸦传媒>Gun Violence Exposure Associated With Suicidal Behavior Among Black Americans

Being threatened with a gun, knowing someone who was shot linked with suicide attempts

<乌鸦传媒>Bivalent Vax Protected Kids From Symptomatic COVID

"Every different way that we sliced this, we found that the vaccine was effective"

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<乌鸦传媒>Candida Auris: What to Know About the Fungal Infection Spreading Across the U.S.

The multidrug-resistant organism colonizes skin, lingers on surfaces

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<乌鸦传媒>IG Live February 8: Advancing Equitable Health Outcomes Through Representation

Join an expert discussion on the impact of healthcare workforce diversity

FDA ADCOMM Medical device supply chain resiliency and shortages over a photo of a set of anesthesiologist instruments

<乌鸦传媒>What Exactly Is a 'Critical' Medical Device? FDA Seeks Advice on the Issue

Advisory panel to consider which devices should be on a list for shortage notifications

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<乌鸦传媒>Simone Gold Reprimanded by California's Medical Board

She must repay $26K in costs recovery and take courses in ethics and professionalism

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<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About Nitazenes, a Class of Potent Synthetic Opioids

This unapproved drug class is turning up in more overdose deaths across the country

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<乌鸦传媒>Think Twice Before Drug Testing Your Black Patients

It's time for a bias check

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<乌鸦传媒>Exposure to Teratogenic Medicine Common Before Prenatal Care

Study also looked at how abortion restrictions limit options in these cases

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

<乌鸦传媒>Rudest Doctor's Office Behavior; Disease Spread by Dog Poop; Defining Sobriety

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Study: 'Appalling' U.S. Failure to Protect Frontline Workers During Pandemic

Lack of protections "created a perfect storm for vulnerable workers," researchers said

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<乌鸦传媒>MedPod Today: Medicare Advantage Woes, Double Billing, NHPI Health Disparities

乌鸦传媒 reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics

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<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Officials Call for More Programs, Education to Improve Diets in America

More research on "gut-brain axis" is also needed

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

<乌鸦传媒>Cell Phone Radiation Study Halted; Medical Exam Cheating Exposed; 988 Staff Burnout

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Medics Stand Ready to Aid Groundhog Day Crowds

With 30,000 people trying to catch a glimpse of Punxsutawney Phil, accidents are bound to happen

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<乌鸦传媒>What Is Tianeptine and Why Is It in Demand?

Here's why this unregulated compound is known as "gas station heroin"

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's How Effective the Latest COVID-19 Shots Are for Adults

Effectiveness of the 2023-2024 vaccine lands at 54% for symptomatic cases

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<乌鸦传媒>Mental Health Disparities Stark for Transgender, Gender-Diverse People

British survey found higher rates of mental health conditions, unmet needs

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<乌鸦传媒>Cedars-Sinai Anesthesiologists Unionize

Concerns about staffing, quality of care, and pay cuts push physicians to organize

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<乌鸦传媒>Biden to Visit Site of Toxic Norfolk Southern Train Derailment

Federal agencies made cleanup efforts; concerns linger about long-term health effects

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Killed Five People in Three States Last Summer

Cases occurred in the wake of record-breaking heat waves

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc's Dirty Needle Accusation; Child Abuse Doc Faces Lawsuits; C-Section Error Suit

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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<乌鸦传媒>Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Tied to a Range of Cancers, CDC Study Says

Health risks now more firmly established, but study falls short of being definitive

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<乌鸦传媒>Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine Effective, Regardless of Baseline Serostatus

Role of Brazilian Zika outbreak on baseline dengue immunity needs study, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Miracle Cures: Conspiracy Theories Are Fueling a New Age of Unproven Treatments

Social media and online skepticism feed fears about traditional care

<乌鸦传媒>Emerging Research Examines How Parenthood Changes the Brain

Amount of time spent caring for newborn seems to play an important role, says researcher

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

<乌鸦传媒>Shannen Doherty's 'Miracle Treatment'; Adult 'Diaper Spa'? Israel Raids Hospital

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

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<乌鸦传媒>America Hasn't Seen Syphilis Numbers This High Since 1950

Other STD rates are down or flat, so why is syphilis on the rise?

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<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

STS over a photo of Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX

<乌鸦传媒>Drug-Related Endocarditis: A First Stab at Recommendations for Surgeons

STS consensus statement on ethics, surgical criteria, transcatheter debulking

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<乌鸦传媒>PA Convicted of Fraud for Amniotic Fluid Shot Scheme

Ray Anthony Shoulders, PA, faces up to 240 years in prison

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's May Be Transmissible in Rare Circumstances

Cases tied to long-discontinued childhood medical procedure

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<乌鸦传媒>Viral Infection, Neuroinflammation Flagged in SIDS Autopsies

Next-generation molecular tools turned up insights not detected by typical autopsy methods

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