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The cover art for the documentary A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone

Medical Malpractice Harms All Parties Involved, Documentary Reveals

"A World of Hurt" illustrates the toll of the current system on both physicians and patients

A computer rendering of COVID viruses.

COVID Drops to Tenth Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

But other mortality trends reflect the ongoing influence of the pandemic

A photo of a little boy getting vaccinated.

CDC: Kids' Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

And every $1 spent on childhood vaccinations saved about $11, agency says

FDA APPROVED carbidopa and levodopa (Crexont) over an image the substantia nigra and a neuron containing Lewy bodies.

New Extended-Release Parkinson's Drug Approved

Novel levodopa and carbidopa formulation led to more time without troublesome dyskinesia

A photo of Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota speaking at a rally in Philadelphia.

For VP Candidate Tim Walz, Protecting Access to IVF Is Personal

Walz has referred to his family's use of fertility treatments

FDA APPROVED nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector (Zurnai) over a photo of male paramedics with a patient in an ambulance

FDA Approves Nalmefene Auto-Injector for Opioid Overdose

Opioid antagonist previously approved in injectable and nasal spray formulations

A close up photo of a man smoking a marijuana cigarette.

Heavy Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Head and Neck Cancer Risk

Study findings have "substantial public health implications," researchers say

FDA APPROVED denileukin diftitox (Lymphir) over a photo of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

IL-2 Receptor-Targeted Therapy Approved for Relapsed/Refractory CTCL

New iteration of denileukin diftitox led to objective responses in 36% of pretreated patients

A computer rendered cutaway of an eye depicting retinal detachment

Disadvantaged Patients More Likely to Present With Severe Retinal Detachment

This group may be delaying treatment until symptoms become severe, findings suggest

A photo of a tired looking new mother sitting on a couch with her baby on her lap.

The Postpartum Cliff Doesn't Need to Be So Steep

Extending the standard of care to at least 1 year post-birth can save lives

A photo of Willow Jade Dellaquila a day after she was born in October 2023, in La Grange, Kentucky.

After Baby's Death, Parents Sue Infant Formula Maker at Center of 2022 Crisis

Lawsuits accuse Abbott of negligence, fraud, and failing to warn parents

FDA APPROVED iptacopan (Fabhalta) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with a kidney highlighted.

FDA OKs Complement Inhibitor for IgA Nephropathy

First-in-class iptacopan approved to reduce proteinuria in adults with rare progressive disease

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Man Charged in Doc's Murder Mystery; $45M Jury Award; Fake Nurse Skips Sentencing

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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

Doctor Suspected of Murder; Cancer Blood Test Under Fire; TikTok and Body Image

Health news and commentary gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

A photo of a female pharmacist standing in front of a computer.

Alternative PBMs Arise to Compete With the 'Big Three'

Competitors say their per-member, per-month payment model is fairer to employers and insurers

A photo of a syringe and several vials.

Giving RSV and Flu Vaccines Together Led to Adequate Immune Responses

Co-administration generally safe, could reduce vaccine burden, researchers say

A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz on stage at a rally in Philadelphia.

Experts Clash Over VP Pick Walz's Health Policies

Conservatives see record as too extreme, but liberals say he captures what Americans want

A photo of a senior woman receiving care at home by a female nurse while her husband looks on.

Extend the Hospital-at-Home Waiver Before It's Too Late

Older adults should continue to receive care where they feel and heal their best

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

Home Visit Scheme; FDA Faces Pressure on Psychedelics; Hospital Stifled Debate?

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of abortion advocates rally outside the Supreme Court building in Washington.

U.S. Abortions Have Risen Slightly Since Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

Numbers up in states where abortion remains legal, especially those bordering ban states

A photo of the highway from San Antonio to Del Rio Texas.

Small-Town Patients Face Big Hurdles as Rural Hospitals Cut Cancer Care

According to one analytics firm, 382 rural hospitals stopped services from 2014 to 2022

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

David Lynch's Emphysema; Trump Losing His Train of Thought; Emergency Blood Shortage

Health news and commentary gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

FDA APPROVED vorasidenib (Voranigo) over a computer rendering of a brain tumor.

FDA Approves Vorasidenib for IDH-Mutant Gliomas

Treatment improved PFS by 16 months compared with placebo in INDIGO trial

A computer rendering of viruses in the lungs.

Docs Should Start Getting Ready For Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season

Updated COVID vax coming soon, not too early to pre-order vaccines, CDC director says

A graphic from the campaign of Scott Jensen, MD, for governor.

Tim Walz Beat COVID Skeptic Doc in 2022 Race for Governor

Scott Jensen, MD, spoke out against vaccines, masking, and school and business closures

A photo of Katie Ledecky after the women鈥檚 1500m freestyle final of swimming at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Katie Ledecky Has POTS. Swimming May Help Her Manage It.

An ironic treatment for an Olympic swimmer with the chronic condition

A photo of packages of Plant Based Organic Burger Patties for sale in a supermarket.

Plant-based Food and Drink Labeling Is a Battlefield

Public health considerations are missing in action

A photo of a young male physician tucking cash into his breast pocket.

This Specialty Has the Highest Starting Salary

Report shows strong starting salary growth for 13 of 20 specialties

A photo of Anthony Fauci, MD, during a Senate hearing on the federal response to the covid pandemic.

What Is 'Character Assassination' in Medicine?

The consequences affect not only the targeted clinician but patients and institutions too

A photo of a surgeon pulling on a white rubber glove.

One Group Hopes to End the Use of Live Animals in U.S. Surgical Residencies

Many surgical residency programs still use live animals for training

A photo of Tim Walz.

Here's Where VP Pick Tim Walz Stands on Healthcare Issues

The Minnesota governor's take on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues, and more

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

Mask Ban Approved; Magnesium and Sleep; Tenet Hospitals Sold

Health news and commentary gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

A photo of competitors swimming in the Seine river during the women鈥檚 triathlon event.

Olympic Athletes Fall Ill After Swim in the Seine: Is Water Quality to Blame?

Infectious disease expert cautions against drawing conclusions from anecdotes

A computer rendered cutaway of a colonoscopy.

Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimates

Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount

A photo of the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee

Medical School Affiliated With HCA Healthcare Welcomes Its First Class

50 students at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine received their white coats last week

A photo of a woman visiting an online pharmacy.

Prescription-Free Online Semaglutide Is Risky Business

Over 40% of pharmacy sites offering GLP-1 drug without a script are known to operate illegally

A photo of the exterior of AMA Plaza in Chicago.

PA Group Asks AMA for Policy Truce

An open letter to the AMA calls for an end to its "divisive campaign against PAs"

A photo of a medical training dummy in a hospital bed.

Medicine Made LGBTQ+ Health the Problem. Medical Schools Can Help Course Correct.

Medical training has let discrimination go unchecked for far too long

A photo of a spilled bottle of turmeric, ginger, and black pepper supplements

Millions of Americans Use Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanical Products

And liver injuries tied to herbal and dietary supplements are on the rise, data show

A computer rendering of a portable ultrasound device sitting on a red carpeted stage with spotlights on it.

The Next Big Shiny Thing

These new devices never live up to their promises, but I keep hoping anyway

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