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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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Oregon Measure 110 Wasn't a Failure. Rolling Back Drug Decriminalization Will Be.

We can't arrest our way out of the overdose crisis

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Lawmakers Quibble Over Whether Telehealth Should Be Cheaper Than In-Person Visits

Lawmakers, witnesses disagree on the answer at a House hearing on home healthcare

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HHS Aims to Lower Drug Costs, Fund Public Health Preparedness in Budget Proposal

Another goal of FY 2025 budget is to protect reproductive healthcare, behavioral health workforce

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Commonly Used Fingertip Pulse Oximeters Not Up to Snuff

Some failed to meet regulatory standards, skin pigmentation remains an issue

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Can Dying Shopping Malls Fix Medical Deserts?

Repurposing malls can increase care access for marginalized communities

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Up in Smoke: What Happened to New Zealand's Tobacco Ban Plan?

It appears the new government is making an embarrassing attempt to fend off a budget shortfall

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Emergency Surgery Rates Higher in Primary Care Shortage Areas, Study Suggests

Retrospective study on Medicare patients shows disparities in serious complications, readmissions

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Indoor Pest Exposures Tied to Respiratory Issues in Kids With Asthma

Mice, cockroach allergens associated with upper respiratory infections with reduced lung function

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In TNBC, Pathologic Complete Response May Vary by Race/Ethnicity

Compared with white women, Black women less likely and Hispanic women more likely to achieve pCR

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AI in Healthcare: Navigating the Crossroads of Innovation and Equity

Tech solutions should be aimed at boosting efficiency and care access

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NYC Medical School Goes Tuition-Free Thanks to $1 Billion Gift

Move intended to attract a diverse pool of applicants who otherwise may not be able to attend

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Three Tools to Address Health Equity

Data, communication and respect, and private-sector partnerships are key

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Idaho Sees Exodus of Obstetricians After Abortion Ban

State lost 22% of its practicing obstetricians over a 15-month period

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What We Can Learn From the 2023 Lunar New Year Shootings

Asian American and Pacific Islander communities should be included in future research

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USMLE Scores for Nepali Docs Will Remain Invalidated, Judge Rules

District judge denied emergency motion to restore scores for 832 Nepali test-takers

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Misdiagnosed: Did the Color of My Skin Play a Role?

An adapted excerpt from Blackstock's new book, Legacy

Increasing Diversity in Medicine via the Mentorship Pipeline

"It's important for us to be in these spaces"

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Primordial Prevention Can Protect Black Women's Cardiovascular Health

Let's block the risk factors before they start

Moving Forward With Diversity in Medicine After SCOTUS Decision

Experts weigh in on the consequences of Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling

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Two Women Physicians Find Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship

It takes great determination to successfully navigate the challenges along the way

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Hospital-at-Home Could Be a Double-Edged Sword

Equity and infection prevention are cause for concern

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U.S. Probes Role of Supply Chain Middlemen in Generic Shortages

Goal: identify "root causes" and "potential solutions"

Safety Events at Hospitals More Common in Black and Hispanic Kids

"Many factors could be driving these disparities," researcher says

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Child Protective Services Is Being Weaponized Against Our Black Patients

HHS must institute more oversight of medical professionals making repeated calls

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Spread 'Aloha' in Healthcare

Let's work toward a more idyllic vision of our system

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Senators Thrash Pharma CEOs for Pricing Drugs Higher in the U.S.

Sen. Bernie Sanders blamed "corrupt" system, well-paid lobbyists

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Medical Schools Push Back on 'March-In' Rights Plan to Lower Drug Prices

But Dems, FTC pledge support, offer recommendations to bolster guidance

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Prenatal Care Shouldn't Begin in the ED

We must address barriers to early and appropriate care

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Medical Schools Are Not Preparing Us to Care for Autistic Individuals

It's time for that to change

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Gun Violence Exposure Associated With Suicidal Behavior Among Black Americans

Being threatened with a gun, knowing someone who was shot linked with suicide attempts

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IG Live February 8: Advancing Equitable Health Outcomes Through Representation

Join an expert discussion on the impact of healthcare workforce diversity

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In the Face of Misogyny in Medicine, Be a Better Person

Physicians who report professional mistreatment should not be shamed

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A 103-Year-Old Doctor on the Secret to Happiness

Gladys McGarey, MD, on her remarkable journey in medicine

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Think Twice Before Drug Testing Your Black Patients

It's time for a bias check

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Expanding Photoscreening Tied to Increased Rates of Vision Screening in Tots

However, Asian, Black, and Hispanic kids were less likely to be screened versus white kids

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HHS Expands Access to Methadone, Buprenorphine

Updates to 20-year-old rules allow take-home methadone, treatment initiation via telehealth

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Study: 'Appalling' U.S. Failure to Protect Frontline Workers During Pandemic

Lack of protections "created a perfect storm for vulnerable workers," researchers said

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MedPod Today: Medicare Advantage Woes, Double Billing, NHPI Health Disparities

51成人动漫 reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics

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After State Lawsuit, Health System Erases or Refunds $158M in Medical Bills

Announcement by Providence health system comes weeks before trial

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