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A photo of a man holding a Medtronic MiniMed 780G pump.

<乌鸦传媒>Serious Battery Issue Prompts Medtronic Insulin Pump Recall

Problem linked to 170 reports of hyperglycemia and 11 ketoacidosis cases

FDA APPROVED foscarbidopa and foslevodopa (Vyalev) over a computer rendering of Lewy bodies.

<乌鸦传媒>Continuous Parkinson's Disease Therapy Wins FDA Nod

Round-the-clock infusion delivers carbidopa and levodopa pro-drugs

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<乌鸦传媒>As Election Nears, Trump Is Still Not Sharing Any Health Details

If elected, he would be the oldest person to become president

A photo of a mifepristone tablet in a patient鈥檚 hand during a visit to a clinic in Kansas City, KS.

<乌鸦传媒>Three States Renew Effort to Reduce Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

Lawsuit aims to require three in-person doctor visits, bar drug's use after 7 weeks of pregnancy

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

<乌鸦传媒>Pop Star Falls to His Death; Trump the 'Father of IVF'? Columbia Doc's Retractions

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Use of Prior Authorization Up in Medicare Advantage Plans, Senate Report Finds

Post-acute care services targeted for coverage denials

A photo of a woman with her arm in a brace speaking to a female physician via a laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>Lawmakers Pan DEA's Leaked Plans for Telehealth

Meanwhile, a third extension of current rules is in the works

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<乌鸦传媒>Private Forums Show Canadian Doctors Struggle With Euthanizing Vulnerable Patients

Some doctors fear moving forward even with cases that meet nation's legal requirements

<乌鸦传媒>The Supreme Court's Open Season on Public Health Agencies

"I just had this reverence for the court. I don't anymore," says Lawrence Gostin, JD

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<乌鸦传媒>Stop the Medicare Payment Cut and Pass a Permanent Fix, House Members Urge Leaders

The Medicare fee schedule is "inherently broken," says bipartisan letter from 233 members

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

<乌鸦传媒>Docs Demand Trump's Medical Records; Anesthesiologist's Sex Crimes; Daily Loneliness

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of unoccupied beds in a hospital recovery room.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospitals Unhappy With New Requirement to Report Bed Capacity and COVID Count

One group calls it "needlessly heavy-handed"

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<乌鸦传媒>Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesota

Reproductive rights, cost of healthcare, and mental health central to Kelly Morrison's campaign

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<乌鸦传媒>A Look at Kamala Harris' Medical History

Veep in "excellent health," doctor says, with history that includes seasonal allergies, urticaria

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

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse in Critical Condition; JD Vance's Mom Got Obamacare; Bird Flu Cluster Grows

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A close up photo of a mail-in ballot for the 2024 presidential election.

<乌鸦传媒>Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

Here's how to maintain your composure when patients have differing views

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<乌鸦传媒>Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers

During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium

FDA APPROVED marstacimab-hncq (Hympavzi) over a computer rendering of a leaking blood vessel.

<乌鸦传媒>Marstacimab Gets FDA Nod for Hemophilia A or B Without Inhibitors

First once-weekly subcutaneous prophylactic option for hemophilia B

A photo of a man at the end of a row of people using computers and wearing headsets.

<乌鸦传媒>Payments to Medicare Plan Brokers Need Reform, MedPAC Says

No preferential treatment should be given for enrolling people in Medicare Advantage, they argue

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<乌鸦传媒>MedPAC Commissioners Pan Some Medicare Advantage Plans' 'Extra Benefits'

Services cost Medicare an extra $83B in 2024; are debit cards and groceries really healthcare?

FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.

<乌鸦传媒>Elamipretide for Barth Syndrome Survives FDA Advisory Vote

Panelists acknowledge difficulty generating stronger data in ultra-rare disease

inavolisib (Itovebi) over a computer rendering of advanced breast cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>PI3K Inhibitor Wins FDA Approval for Advanced Breast Cancer

Adding inavolisib to palbociclib/fulvestrant more than doubled PFS in endocrine-resistant disease

A closeup photo of a pulse oximeter on a man鈥檚 finger.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA's Promised Guidance on Pulse Oximeters Unlikely to End Decades of Racial Bias

Devices three times as likely to miss dangerously low blood oxygen in Black patients

A photo of a nurse hooking an IV to a flu patient at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, Georgia.

<乌鸦传媒>Officials Scramble to Protect IV Supplies in Wake of Hurricane Disruption

American Hospital Association called on Biden administration to take more steps to ease shortage

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<乌鸦传媒>To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Reviewers Cast Doubt on Drug Candidate for Barth Syndrome

Agency appears unswayed by mitochondria-targeting drug for rare cardioskeletal disease

A photo of a calculator displaying MEDICARE PART D lying on a pile of US currency next to a spilled bottle of pill

<乌鸦传媒>CMS Unveils Sample $2 Generic Drug List for Medicare Part D Enrollees

But experts are skeptical the list would have much impact

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

<乌鸦传媒>'Make America Healthy Again' Crusade; Psychiatrist's Misconduct; Extreme Alpha-Gal

This past week in healthcare investigations

<乌鸦传媒>How Did Public Health Become a Public Enemy at the Supreme Court?

Conservative majority is "buying into" anti-science attitudes, warns Lawrence Gostin, JD

A photo of residents of Swannanoa, North Carolina receive supplies after Hurricane Helene.

<乌鸦传媒>The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos

The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come

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<乌鸦传媒>Supreme Court Declines Biden's Appeal in Texas Emergency Abortion Case

Decision is another setback for opponents of Texas' abortion ban

A photo of workers removing a lead pipe in Flint, Michigan.

<乌鸦传媒>White House Mandates 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes

Clean water is "matter of basic human rights," EPA head says

A photo of a female physician wearing a Vot-ER badge.

<乌鸦传媒>Just What the Doctor Ordered: Civic Engagement Can Improve Community Health

The upcoming election is an important reminder of the value of voting

A photo of Donald Trump during a White House press conference on the U.S. COVID response.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism

A number of Republican voters now identify as vaccine skeptics

A photo of a man holding a Saxenda injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>Should I Prescribe Liraglutide to a 6-Year-Old Patient With Obesity if FDA Approved?

I anticipate benefits outweighing potential risks in only a select few situations

A photo of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on stage during the ABC News Presidential Debate.

<乌鸦传媒>Harris Correct That Trump Fell Short on Promise to Negotiate Medicare Drug Prices

KFF Health News and PolitiFact evaluate claims

A photo of a male physician using a calculator.

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Cut Back on Seeing Medicare Patients as Another Pay Cut Looms

Those still seeing Medicare patients struggle to stay in private practice

A photo of Melania Trump speaking during a campaign rally in Atglen, Pennsylvania, in 2020.

<乌鸦传媒>Melania Trump Says She Supports Abortion Rights, Putting Her at Odds With the GOP

Former First Lady defended women's "individual freedoms"

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

<乌鸦传媒>Where Are Trump's Medical Records? New Sunscreen Under Review; Why Condoms Are Nixed

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of two PrEP pills in the palm of a man鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Surprise! The Copay for PrEP Just Disappeared

Medicare's decision to cover all PrEP drugs under Part B has unexpected benefit for enrollees

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