<ѻý>Diagnostic CV Procedures Rebounded After Dipping in 2020ѻý> U.S. procedural volumes exceeded March 2019 levels by 4% in April 2021 Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>Over One-Third of Adults in 22 States Have Obesity, CDC Saysѻý> No states hit this threshold a decade ago Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>Loneliness Needs to Be Treated Like Any Other Health Condition, Researcher Suggestsѻý> Both primary and secondary prevention are essential; can include virtual and in-person solutions Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>Are Paxlovid and Lagevrio Equals?ѻý> Study shows similar mortality benefit for high-risk COVID patients, but evidence is up for debate Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>Medicare Advantage Ads Should Look Different This Yearѻý> KFF examines past predatory ads as new CMS regulation goes into effect Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>PA's Murder Trial; Doc's Manslaughter Charge; Cardiologist's Kickback Settlementѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 21, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Shoots Down Needle-Free EpiPen Alternative, Requests More Dataѻý> Agency asks drugmaker for a repeat-dose study before approval Sep 20, 2023
<ѻý>When It Comes to Vaccine Strategy, Be Careful Comparing the U.S. to Other Countriesѻý> The health landscape varies significantly from country to country Sep 20, 2023
<ѻý>Doc Sues Over Vax Mandate; False Child Abuse Claims? FDA's Decongestant Delayѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Sep 20, 2023
<ѻý>I Just Got Over COVID. Do I Need an Updated Shot?ѻý> And if I do, how long should I wait? Sep 19, 2023
<ѻý>Vaccine Research and Combating the Anti-Science Movement Go Hand in Handѻý> An excerpt from Hotez's new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science Sep 19, 2023
<ѻý>From Physician to Politicianѻý> Brian H. Williams discusses gun violence, bipartisan politics, and hitting the campaign trail Sep 19, 2023 video
<ѻý>Want Better Health Outcomes? Check Out What Other Countries Doѻý> Countries who outperform the U.S. system have three things in common, expert says Sep 19, 2023
<ѻý>Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests Raise Ethical Questions, Researchers Sayѻý> Privacy policies, terms of sale often are unclear Sep 18, 2023
<ѻý>Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warnsѻý> American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets Sep 18, 2023
<ѻý>Clarifying the 'Duty to Warn' in North Carolinaѻý> Clinicians shouldn't be in legal jeopardy for trying to prevent violence Sep 18, 2023
<ѻý>Trump: 6-Week Abortion Ban a 'Mistake'; Capitol Doc Scrutiny; Immigrant Health Costsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Sep 18, 2023
<ѻý>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enoughѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity Sep 16, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Medical Debt Is Killing Our Patientsѻý> Here's my legislative solution to put an end to this Sep 16, 2023
<ѻý>Many Medicare Patients Travel 50-Plus Miles for Neurology Visitsѻý> Telemedicine can improve access to care, researchers argue Sep 15, 2023
<ѻý>Social Media Giant's Efforts to Stymie Antivax Content Had Mixed Resultsѻý> Facebook aimed to tackle misinformation, but did it work? Sep 15, 2023
<ѻý>MedPod Today: New CDC Goals, Hospital Hires AI Job, and Med Student Mental Healthѻý> Three ѻý reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics Sep 15, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>A Look at the Data Behind CDC's Updated COVID Vax Decisionѻý> Here are the highlights of the agency's extensive evidence review Sep 15, 2023
<ѻý>Paul Offit Goes Off on Religious Vaccine Exemptionsѻý> Mississippi "loophole" may allow people to avoid vaccination for any reason at all Sep 15, 2023 video
<ѻý>No 'Silver Bullet' for Generic Drug Shortage, House Members Toldѻý> A total of 301 drugs were in active shortage last year Sep 14, 2023
<ѻý>Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Toxic Substance, CDC Saysѻý> A toddler landed in the emergency department after consuming the product Sep 14, 2023
<ѻý>A 'SAD' Story: Patient Stuck With $176K Bill After Medicare Policy Switchѻý> CMS abruptly decided patients can self-administer Stelara -- even those with Parkinson's Sep 14, 2023
<ѻý>Hospital CEO's 'Naked Art' Suit; Family Sues Over Dead Baby Images; Lost Tumor Suitѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 14, 2023
<ѻý>Hunt for Hospital Inmate Escapees; Florida Slams CDC Guidance; Oktoberfest CT Scansѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Sep 14, 2023
<ѻý>What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDCѻý> A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount Sep 13, 2023
<ѻý>Are Water Beads a Health Hazard for Kids?ѻý> These sensory toys have reportedly caused bowel obstructions, other injuries Sep 13, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Warns Companies About Unapproved Ophthalmic Productsѻý> Walgreens and CVS among companies accused of marketing products with "heightened risk of harm" Sep 13, 2023
<ѻý>Medical School Should Teach Students About Homelessnessѻý> We can better prepare our future doctors to treat this population Sep 13, 2023
<ѻý>California Misinfo Law Is Destined for the Dustbinѻý> Amendment repeals language, but licensing boards apparently had authority all along Sep 13, 2023
<ѻý>Child Abuse Doc Reassigned; Columbia Protected Predator Doc? Hospital Sued Employeesѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Sep 13, 2023
<ѻý>CDC Advisors Support Updated COVID Shots for Allѻý> Committee members raised concerns that a more graded recommendation would contribute to inequity Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substancesѻý> Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>This Isn't COVID's Final Actѻý> We must keep the virus, and long COVID, center stage Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>Should You Get the Flu Shot and COVID Booster at the Same Time?ѻý> New data shed light Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>Rural Hospital Turns to GoFundMe to Stay Afloatѻý> "Lives will be lost" if Pennsylvania facility closes, CEO says in crowdfunding campaign Sep 12, 2023