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<乌鸦传媒>AI's Speedy Kidney Discovery; AI Listens in Clinic; Generative AI Nurses

A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research

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<乌鸦传媒>Industry Payments to Physicians Topped $12 Billion Over Nearly a Decade

More than half of eligible physicians received payments, most related to a marketed product

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<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Charged in Patient's Death; Doc's Poison Trial to Start; Fake PA Gets 5 Years

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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<乌鸦传媒>Fauci: When Confronted With Misinformation, Stick to the Science

Former NIAID director advises public health students on navigating politically charged topics

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<乌鸦传媒>Physician Shortage Smaller Than Previously Expected, Report Shows

Still, continued investment in training new physicians is critical, AAMC says

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<乌鸦传媒>Docs Decry ICU Closure; Outpatient Facility Fees; Hospitals Eye Sports Centers

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year

Treatment can be deadly for enzyme-deficient patients; NCCN doesn't call for preemptive testing

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<乌鸦传媒>Kate Middleton's Cancer: What to Know About 'Preventative' Chemotherapy

And what abdominal surgery could mean in the context of cancer

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's What to Look for During an Eclipse-Related Eye Visit

Full ocular exams are crucial, ophthalmologists say, even though solar retinopathy is untreatable

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<乌鸦传媒>Texas Medical Board Doesn't Specify Abortion Ban Exceptions in Proposed Rules

Critics call for further clarification around medical exceptions of Texas abortion ban

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<乌鸦传媒>What's Happening With This Year's 'Best Medical Schools' Rankings?

Changes have been plentiful after a bevy of top performers stopped participating

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<乌鸦传媒>Past U.S. Solar Eclipse Saw Rise in Deadly Traffic Crashes

There were more fatal crashes around the 2017 total eclipse than during comparable periods

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<乌鸦传媒>Telehealth Sites Promise Cure for 'Male Menopause' Despite FDA Ban on Off-Label Ads

Websites make big promises, experts urge caution

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<乌鸦传媒>More Interns Recognize Harassment Years After #MeToo

While sexual harassment rates are decreasing, more trainees are recognizing it, study finds

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<乌鸦传媒>'Foot Bath' Fraud; Doc's Wrongful Termination Suit; Nurse Overdosed Patients?

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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<乌鸦传媒>Women Physicians Still Paid Less Despite Wealth of Research on Gender Pay Gap

There are more women physicians than ever, yet the gendered pay gap persists

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Miami Surgeon Faces Brazilian Butt Lift Complaints

Surgeon allegedly placed drains too deeply after liposuction, leading to hospitalization

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<乌鸦传媒>Physicians at Salem Hospital, Part of Mass General Brigham, Vote to Unionize

The effort is aimed at "giving physicians a voice again"

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<乌鸦传媒>Can You Buy Your Way Into Residency?

Some claim they were offered positions for $150K to $200K, and there's precedent

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<乌鸦传媒>Elon Musk's Ketamine Use

Musk says his prescription for the drug helps him get out of a "depressive mind state"

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<乌鸦传媒>Pro-Life Groups Want IVF Regulated; Private Equity Eyes Autism; Medicaid Takes Homes

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster?

Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized

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<乌鸦传媒>A New $16,000 Postpartum Depression Drug Is Here. How Will Insurers Handle It?

Advocates worried over lack of coverage guidance

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<乌鸦传媒>Match Rates Stable as Applicants, Positions Reach All-Time Highs

Pediatrics took a hit this year, while emergency medicine rebounded

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<乌鸦传媒>Is the U.S. Overcounting Maternal Deaths? New Study Stirs Controversy

The CDC counters that the methods used in the new study "produce a substantial undercount"

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<乌鸦传媒>MedPod Today: AAMC Leaked Emails; 'Wild West' of Ketamine; MA Games the System

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

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<乌鸦传媒>England's NHS Clinics No Longer Offering Puberty Blockers to Trans Youth

Final policy will allow prescriptions only via clinical trials, or for existing patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Who Is at Risk of Caffeine Intoxication?

People may not realize they may be consuming far more than the recommended daily amount

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<乌鸦传媒>RaDonda Vaught Says Some System Practices Contributed to Fatal Mistake

During patient safety webinar, she advised clinicians to "slow down" to avoid deadly mistakes

<乌鸦传媒>Physician Who Worked With Disciplined TikTok Doc Surrenders License

Carlos Domingo, MD, worked alongside the plastic surgeon known as "Dr. Roxy"

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<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>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>MedPAC Wrestles With How to Fix Deep Flaws in Medicare Advantage Quality Metrics

Comparing MA plans with fee-for-service quality called "a hornet's nest"

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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

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<乌鸦传媒>Largest Independent Primary Care Network in the U.S. Accused of Medicare Fraud

Whistleblower lawsuit alleges Aledade encouraged doctors to tack on suspect medical diagnoses

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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>$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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