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

Controversial COVID Paper Retracted; USPSTF's Vitamin D Rec; Medical Abortion Pain

Health news and commentary gathered by 木瓜直播 staff

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Congress Agrees on Tentative Budget Deal; Mostly Reverses Docs' Medicare Pay Cut

Agreement would reduce a 2.8% cut to 0.3%, but doesn't include prior authorization reform

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U.S. Has Made Little Progress With Health Equity, Expert Says

"We're really not there"

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Woman Dialysis-Free After Receiving Gene-Edited Pig Kidney

Clinical trials of xenotransplantation expected to kick off next year

FDA WARNING fezolinetant (Veozah) over a photo of the product.

FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Hot Flash Drug

The warning highlights known risk of rare but serious liver injury associated with fezolinetant

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What Is Spondylolisthesis, the Spine Condition Reported to Plague Luigi Mangione?

The spinal condition is more common among people in their 50s and older

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

Detecting Alzheimer's Risks; Migraine and GI Disorders; CJD Glymphatic Dysfunction

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

Recalled Pacemakers; FDA Rejects Full Andexxa Approval; Ticagrelor Back in Hot Seat

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Make the Diagnosis: First He Had a Sore Throat. Now This. What鈥檚 Up?

A 48-year-old man visited his doctor about burning, slightly painful, and itchy red spots that began developing on his legs 3 days prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.

Endocrinologist Deserts; U.S. Obesity Declines; New Obesity Definition Coming Soon

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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Industry Clinic 鈥� Ad Insights

Data from BMS at AHA Bolster Evidence for BMS' oHCM Treatment Option

A photo of a young man discussing his chemotherapy treatment with his male doctor.

What Comes After Cancer?

Alarming mental health challenges among young cancer survivors, especially males, demand action

A photo of a group of teen males on the street in New York City.

Most U.S. Teens Are Abstaining From Drinking, Smoking, and Marijuana, Survey Says

Pandemic lockdowns may have influenced patterns

FDA APPROVED tapinarof (Vtama) over a photo of atopic dermatitis on a man鈥檚 arm.

Nonsteroidal Topical OK'd for Atopic Dermatitis

FDA approves tapinarof cream 1% for adults and kids 2 years and up

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Clinician Recall Worse After Biased Handoffs

Could biased language have some sort of cognitive effect?

The Forgotten Toll of Polio

Science and public health turned survival into the norm, says Perri Klass, MD

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Lawyer for Convicted British Killer Nurse Says New Evidence Is Grounds for Appeal

Lucy Letby is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of murdering seven babies

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

RFK Jr. Meets With Senators; School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead; 'Uber for Nursing'?

Health news and commentary gathered by 木瓜直播 staff

A photo of taxis and an ambulance driving through Times Square in New York City.

Alzheimer's Mortality Lowest for Taxi, Ambulance Drivers

Jobs demanding real-time spatial and navigational processing had the lowest burden

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UnitedHealth Strategically Limits Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

Leaked documents show that the insurer is aggressive in its targeting

SABCS over a photo of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

Skipping Chest-Wall Irradiation After Mastectomy in Intermediate-Risk Breast Cancer

No improvement in survival or impact on recurrence, but pending studies leave door ajar

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You Can Tell SpA Patients That TNF Inhibitors May Cut Fracture Risk

Hypothesized, but evidence not as clear until now

A photo of a spilled bottle of sleeping pills and a glass of water on the nightstand next to a sleeping woman.

Parents Lose Sleep to Kids' Eczema

Study details frequent sleep loss, sleep medication use in pediatric atopic dermatitis families

A photo of a pregnant woman wearing a fetal cardiac monitoring device.

Major Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus Linked to Worse Obstetric Outcomes

Findings could impact how doctors care for some mothers

A photo of Donald Trump speaking at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago as Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick listens.

Trump Says He'll Preserve Access to Polio Vaccine, Equivocated on Other Shots

President-elect also pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals

Experts Debate AQUILA Trial Findings in Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

Phase III trial sparks discussion on defining and managing high-risk smoldering myeloma

A photo of surgeons removing a kidney from a living donor.

How 'General Hospital' Missed a Chance to Promote Living Organ Donation

A recent storyline offered a negative spin

A photo of a male physician using a tablet over which several medical icons are hovering.

New Technology + More Resources = More Empowered Primary Care Physicians

The right support teams, along with more advanced AI, could go a long way

FDA APPROVED crinecerfont (Crenessity) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the adrenal glands highlighted.

FDA Approves First Drug for Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in 70 Years

Crinecerfont reduces excessive adrenal androgen production, lowering glucocorticoid dose

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CDC Can't Confirm Suspected Bird Flu Case Tied to Raw Milk

California sample tests negative for all types of flu by the time it reaches federal lab

AIBD over a photo of Walt Disney Swan Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.

Longer Admissions for IBD Flares Linked to VTE Risk

But the observational data may be too weak to impact practice on prophylaxis

FDA APPROVED cosibelimab (Unloxcyt) over a photo of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

Cosibelimab OK'd for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

PD-L1 inhibitor indicated for metastatic or locally advanced disease

FDA APPROVED nemolizumab (Nemluvio) over a photo of atopic dermatitis.

FDA Approves New IL-31 Drug for Eczema

Nemolizumab indicated for chronic skin disease in adults and kids ages 12 years and up

ASHP over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Newer Diabetes Drugs Still Under-Prescribed in High-Risk Patients

Cost, insurance coverage likely play outsized role

Benefits of Drug Combo in Myeloma Maintenance Shown in Relevant Subgroups

MRD-negativity rates improved across subgroups, supporting daratumumab-lenalidomide combination

A photo of Mitch McConnell as he walks to cast a vote on the Senate floor after falling during a luncheon on Capitol Hill.

Trump Picks Should 'Steer Clear' of Undermining Polio Vaccine, Mitch McConnell Says

Senate Republican leader's statement appears to be directed at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Pain, Fatigue Benefits May Give Resistance Training a Leg Up in Multiple Myeloma

Structured exercise improves fatigue and pain but requires long-term patient commitment

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

Randy Moss Has Cancer; Nancy Pelosi's Surgery; Possible Bird Flu Case Hospitalized

Health news and commentary gathered by 木瓜直播 staff

SABCS over a photo of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

Mixed Signals From Trials of Perioperative, Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Early TNBC

Adding atezolizumab, camrelizumab to chemotherapy improves pCR but not survival endpoints

SABCS over a photo of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

A Setback for TNBC Monitoring With Circulating Tumor DNA in ZEST Trial

Study was stopped early due to enrollment issues, but lessons can still be learned

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