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A computer rendering of antibodies surrounding a COVID-19 virus

<乌鸦传媒>What Do COVID Antibody Levels Really Mean?

Commercial tests aren't neutralization assays, but some trends are emerging

A Black woman wearing a protective mask which reads: Patients First and holding a National Nurses United flag.

<乌鸦传媒>National Nurses Union Wants to Fight Back

Resolutions call for consistent PPE and staffing levels, better organization and Medicare for All

A man鈥檚 feet on a bathroom scale which reads: COVID-19

<乌鸦传媒>Obesity Made Even Mild COVID Worse

Study finds weight played a role in number, duration of symptoms

A young boy sits in a bed covered by mosquito netting in Kenya, Africa.

<乌鸦传媒>Eradication of Malaria Is Within Reach

Distributing the newly recommended vaccine is the next challenge

A CDC chart showing COVID deaths in the US by vaccination status over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Now Reports COVID Cases and Deaths by Vax Status

New tool also reveals numeric differences between vaccines

The sign on the door of Miller Family Pediatrics next to a photo of Scott Miller, MD.

<乌鸦传媒>PA Suspended After Interfering With Care of COVID Patients

Outspoken anti-masker Scott Miller accused of promoting false cures and more in Washington state

An old photo of a man selling elixir.

<乌鸦传媒>Medicine Must Sanction the COVID Quacks

Intent doesn't matter when patients are being harmed

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>CHEST 2021: Pandemic Still Dominates 18 Months In

But the rest of respiratory and thoracic medicine gets its due, too

Vials of blood and a syringe lay on a blood/serum general laboratory requisition form.

<乌鸦传媒>Reference Ranges: Lab Values for Normal Adults

Here are the standard reference ranges for some of the most common adult lab tests

A close up of a COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card in a man鈥檚 hand which shows he鈥檚 received a Pfizer booster shot

<乌鸦传媒>To Boost or Not to Boost After COVID?

In those with "hybrid immunity," booster could be helpful but probably not necessary, experts say

A mature male physician shouting through a megaphone in front of a U.S. $5 and $10 dollar bills.

<乌鸦传媒>Virginia Docs Get Just $15 for Certain Medicaid ED Visits

Budget item determines 800 diagnoses, including asthma attacks, are "avoidable" emergency visits

A photo of Martin Shkreli as seen on the cover of the Pharma Bro documentary cover art.

<乌鸦传媒>Documentary Seeks Truth Behind 'Super-Villain' of Drug Prices

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli is known for hiking the price of Daraprim, a life-saving drug

Illustrated COVID-19 viruses over a photo of a man receiving CPR.

<乌鸦传媒>CPR on a COVID Patient: Not a Moment to Waste Looking for PPE

Updated AHA guidance says resuscitation should not be delayed by mask availability

Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen, and AstraZeneca vaccines.

<乌鸦传媒>First U.S. 'Mix and Match' COVID Booster Data Are In

Researchers urge caution, but a clearer picture starts to emerge

Three out of focus business men having a discussion in a conference room with charts on the table.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Private Equity a Dangerous Employer?

Firms' investments in healthcare continue to expand, at what cost?

Rolls of clear plastic film in a food packaging plant.

<乌鸦传媒>Exposure to Certain Phthalates Tied to All-Cause, CV-Related Death

Common chemicals in shampoo, cosmetics also linked with billions of dollars in lost productivity

A box of Flucelvax influenza vaccine pre-filled syringes.

<乌鸦传媒>Egg-Free Flu Shot Works for Kids

Novel platform for growing virus to make vaccine on par with traditional egg-based vaccine

AAP over an illustration of a child getting vaccinated by a doctor

<乌鸦传媒>Some Teens Want to Quit Vaping: Pediatricians Can Help

Anne Griffiths, MD, discusses vaping trends, risks for COVID, and more

A pre-filled syringe of hepatitis B vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>When It Comes to Hep B Vaccine, Three Antigens May Be Better Than One

Vaccine licensed in Israel, but not yet in the U.S.

An overhead shot of bread, potatoes, rice, oats, and pasta representing carbohydrates.

<乌鸦传媒>Obesity Paper Has Diet Researchers Riled Up

Nutrition community clashes over perspective piece on obesity mechanism

AAP over an illustration of a child getting vaccinated by a doctor

<乌鸦传媒>Perinatal COVID: More Answers Needed on Preterm Birth, Maternal Mortality

Evolving questions about new moms and infants during the pandemic

A close up of a pile of Tylenol tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Warning on Tylenol in Pregnancy No Cause for Alarm

More research is needed, but the review should not alter clinical decision-making, experts say

The flags of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway against a cloudless sky.

<乌鸦传媒>How Did Scandinavians Get Their Pre-Pandemic Lives Back?

Faith in government acknowledged as key driver of pandemic success

A photo of Times Square, NY, next to a photo of Maria Ambrocio, RN

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Killed in Times Square

Veteran oncology nurse was knocked over by fleeing burglar

AAP over an illustration of a child getting vaccinated by a doctor

<乌鸦传媒>Collateral Damage of COVID-19: Home Injuries, Suicides in Kids?

Trends during a period when many kids were kept out of school

A young woman wearing a protective mask and lying on a bed pulls her hair across her face

<乌鸦传媒>Just How Many New Depression, Anxiety Cases Popped Up in 2020?

Pandemic's impact on mental health worldwide hit women and young people especially hard

A photo of the sign outside of UCLA Medical Plaza next to a photo of Christopher Rake, MD

<乌鸦传媒>UCLA Anesthesiologist Escorted Out of Work for Being Unvaccinated

Christopher Rake, MD, says he's "willing to lose everything" to avoid COVID vaccine

The YouTube video thumbnail for this video with Dr. Zubin Damania and the words: A PILL FOR COVID?

<乌鸦传媒>An Antiviral Pill to Treat COVID?

ZDoggMD shares what we know, and what we still need to determine, about molnupiravir

A radiating zig zag pattern over a photo of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba.

<乌鸦传媒>'Havana Syndrome': A Real and Present Danger

A breakdown of the who, what, when, why, and how

The cover art for this Anthony Fauci documentary.

<乌鸦传媒>New Fauci Documentary: 'You Don't Get Intimidated'

Anthony Fauci gets personal in new film, opens up about Trump admin and history repeating

A pensive pregnant woman lies on the couch

<乌鸦传媒>Mental Health Disorders Linked to Higher Childbirth Costs

Pregnant patients with trauma, stress-related illnesses had the highest costs

A young man experiencing chest pain puts his hand to his chest.

<乌鸦传媒>Post-Vax Myocarditis Fairly Benign Even in a Diverse Population

Experience of California health system suggests cases do not disproportionately affect minorities

IDWeek over a computer rendering of the COVID-19 virus.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospitalizations, Intubations Surged in Kids in Arkansas During Delta

Public health data suggests variant may lead to more severe outcomes in children

A line cook piles a heap of bacon on to a plate while a waitress waits holding another loaded plate.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Restaurants Exacerbating the Obesity Epidemic?

Poor nutritional profiles and oversized portions are expanding America's waistline

A nurse wearing a protective mask and cannabis patch sewn to her scrubs holds out a bottle of medical cannabis.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurses See New Career Opportunities in Medical Cannabis Space

Some cite burnout and frustration with traditional healthcare settings as factors

HTN over an illustration of a blood pressure monitor and other objects related to hypertension.

<乌鸦传媒>BP Care in Black Barbershops Successfully Taken Up in Nashville

Los Angeles protocol adapted to a different city amid the COVID pandemic

Several paper envelopes over a photo of a female physician in a white coat

<乌鸦传媒>Connecticut Doc Suspended for Mailing Blank Vaccine Exemptions

Actions by Sue Mcintosh, MD, said to be a "clear and immediate danger" to public health

A photo of an epidural kit.

<乌鸦传媒>Does Slight Autism Risk With Epidurals Matter?

Study authors and JAMA editorial say probably not

A collage of various Canadian Frontline Nurses and Concerned Ontario Doctors advertisements and social media.

<乌鸦传媒>Canada Starts Cracking Down on Fringe Medical Groups

Much like America's Frontline Doctors, groups up north are spreading misinformation

A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on an orange and a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on an apple.

<乌鸦传媒>I Got Moderna. Can I Boost With Pfizer?

"There's all sorts of anarchy going on"

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