<ѻý>Dangerous Brazilian Butt Lifts Get a Makeover in Floridaѻý> A new law targets budget plastic surgery clinics with new safety precautions Dec 23, 2023
<ѻý>MedPod Today: Long COVID and Stem Cells; An Unusual Pregnancy; New Cannabinoidsѻý> ѻý reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics Dec 22, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>FDA Official Blasts Ladapo's Claims About DNA Fragments in COVID Shotsѻý> Peter Marks called Florida surgeon general's mRNA vax criticism "misleading" Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>Nurse Stormed U.S. Capitol? Doc Guilty of Wife's Murder; $120M Malpractice Awardѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>Scripps Clinic Must Pay Almost $7M to Older Docs in Age Bias Caseѻý> California allows medical groups to force retirement at age 70, but it's against federal law Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>Watch Out for Eye Injuries From Champagne Corks, Experts Warnѻý> In some cases, these high-velocity injuries can lead to permanent blindness Dec 20, 2023
<ѻý>Youth Death Rallies Anti-Vaxers; Insurers Hire After Malpractice; Bad Doc Ignored?ѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Dec 20, 2023
<ѻý>Explanations Don't Help Clinicians Spot Biased AIѻý> Biased AI predictions tanked diagnostic accuracy, and model explanations didn't bring it back up Dec 19, 2023
<ѻý>If Ketamine Is So Safe, What Happened to Matthew Perry?ѻý> While ketamine may prove to aid challenging mental health conditions, it still can be dangerous Dec 19, 2023
<ѻý>Dr. Barbie Will See You Now, but Only If You're a Pediatric Patientѻý> Study finds medical Barbie dolls usually treat kids, don't come with PPE accessories Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Sharp Uptick in Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Visits After ACA's Passageѻý> Large database analysis shows room for more HIV testing, prevention Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Biology, Anatomy, and Finance? More Med Students Want Business Degrees Tooѻý> "Whom will these doctors end up serving more, patients or shareholders?" Dec 17, 2023
<ѻý>Another Medical Society Turns Up the Heat on MOCѻý> IDSA president pens letter to ABIM, arguing MOC is costly, time-consuming, and ineffective Dec 15, 2023
<ѻý>Doctors See Advantage in AI, but Remain Waryѻý> AMA survey shows most doctors have not adopted AI in practice Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Ditch Sterile Gloves When Treating Wounds?ѻý> Meta-analysis suggests nonsterile ones may work just as well in certain settings Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Nurse Who Filmed Assaults Gets 20 Years; Doc Not Guilty of Her Sister's Murderѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>How Are Americans Using Emerging Cannabinoids?ѻý> Survey reports past-year use of cannabidiol, cannabigerol, cannabinol, and more Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>Baby Delivered From Rare Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancyѻý> Both the mother and neonate survived, making the case extra rare Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>No Good Time? Medical Students Fret Over Family Planningѻý> Having children during medical training, especially surgery, perceived as difficult, taboo topic Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>Weight-Loss Surgery Scandal; Unnecessary Vascular Surgeries; Private Equity Probeѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>Companies Market Stem Cell Treatments to Long COVID Patientsѻý> Prices are high but evidence is scant that therapies work, researchers say Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>PA Reprimanded for Secretly Pushing Ivermectinѻý> Matthew Trom, PA, reportedly prescribed the drug without documentation Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>Texas Emergency Medicine Residency Program Won't Shut Downѻý> A petition with more than 2,000 signatures prompted the county medical board to act Dec 11, 2023
<ѻý>Biden Wants States to Ensure Obamacare Plans Cover Enough Doctors and Hospitalsѻý> Annual regulatory proposal also seeks to expand access to dental coverage in ACA marketplaces Dec 10, 2023
<ѻý>MedPod Today: Rare 'Long Vax' Cases; Macchiarini's Missteps; AI Cloned Doc's Voice?ѻý> ѻý reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics Dec 08, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Corporate Ownership Worsens Patient Care, Surveyed Docs Sayѻý> Reduced autonomy, focus on financial incentives among top negative impacts cited by doctors Dec 08, 2023
<ѻý>Narcissism Garners More Media Attentionѻý> Here's what it is, what it isn't, and what separates it from a true diagnosis Dec 07, 2023
<ѻý>Nurse Accused of Injuring Baby; Doc Asked Teen for Nude Pics; Pill-Mill MD Sentencedѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Dec 07, 2023
<ѻý>Blood Test May Be Able to Tell Which Organs Have Accelerated Agingѻý> This may enable treatment of people before they get sick, researcher says Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Artificial Hips Snapped in Half; Obesity Drug Windfall for Docs; Clinicians Unionizeѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>See Which States Have the Most High-Performing Hospitals for Maternity Careѻý> Top state had 63 high-performing hospitals, according to annual U.S. News list Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>RaDonda Vaught Loses Appeal to Get Her Nursing License Backѻý> Tennessee court rejects former nurse's appeal to overturn nursing board's 2021 decision Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>Psych Nurses Sound the Alarm on Patient Violence at Pediatric Hospitalѻý> Seattle Children's PBMU staff "work in a persistent state of fear," says state nurses union Dec 04, 2023
<ѻý>Northwestern Medicine Residents Latest to Seek Union Statusѻý> "This is about having a seat at the table," says ob/gyn resident Dec 04, 2023
<ѻý>FTC Chief Gears Up for a Showdown With Private Equityѻý> Researchers and employer groups encouraged by FTC's action Dec 03, 2023
<ѻý>Rare Syndrome After COVID Vaccines Describedѻý> "Long vax" events often include neurologic symptoms Dec 01, 2023
<ѻý>Disgraced Surgeon Paolo Macchiarini Sees New Wave of Media Attentionѻý> A podcast, Netflix series, and TV adaptation examine regenerative medicine doctor's wrongdoings Nov 30, 2023
<ѻý>ChatGPT's Birthday Message; Journal Softens on AI; Healthcare AI Trackerѻý> A monthly roundup of AI innovation and research in healthcare Nov 30, 2023
<ѻý>Clinician Says Her Voice Was Cloned by AI for Social Media Adѻý> "It's going to be a huge problem," says podiatrist Dana Brems Nov 30, 2023
<ѻý>Patient Who Fell Off Operating Table Sues; Doc's Murder Trial; Hopkins Wants Retrialѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Nov 30, 2023