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Congress Ditched Fix to Medicare Doc Pay Cut in Skinny Budget Bill

— One warns of "dangerous game" in continuing Medicare pay cuts

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From Book Burnings to Data Deletions: Safeguarding Health Info in the Digital Age

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Are Abortion Bans Across America Causing Deaths?

The states that passed them are doing little to find out

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FDA Approves First Sleep Apnea Drug

Tirzepatide ok'd for obstructive sleep apnea in people with obesity

Dec 20, 2024
FDA APPROVED tirzepatide (Zepbound) over a photo of a sleep apnea mask.
FDA OKs Bioengineered Vessel to Reduce Limb Amputations After Vascular Trauma

Off-the-shelf product indicated for cases where autologous vein harvesting is not an option

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FDA APPROVED Acellular tissue engineered vessel (Symvess) over a computer rendering of a bleeding artery.
Public Health Experts Decry Louisiana's Ban on Vaccine Promotion

Doctors need to "stand up" for their patients' health, they say

Dec 20, 2024
A photo composite of viruses over the Louisiana state flag.
Flu Season Is Underway, as Cases Surge in Some Areas and Vaccinations Lag

Thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week

Dec 20, 2024
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First Drug Approved for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Antisense oligonucleotide olezarsen slashes high triglycerides

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FDA APPROVED olezarsen (Tryngolza) over a computer rendering of fats in the bloodstream.
Employers Press Congress to Cement Health Price Transparency Before Trump's Return

The legislative step could help protect against future legal challenges

Dec 20, 2024
AIBD over a photo of Walt Disney Swan Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.
Telehealth Pathway for IBD Surgery Expanded Access to Care in Small Study

Conducting pre-op and post-op visits via telemedicine saved patients thousands of driving miles

Dec 20, 2024
AIBD over a photo of Walt Disney Swan Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.
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A Thin Shred of My Sanity Remained. Then I Hit My Breaking Point.

Clinicians need to know they're not alone in their mental health struggles

Dec 20, 2024
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The Lifesaving Legacy of Vaccines

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State Bars Health Workers From Pushing COVID Vax; Cold Deaths; Marburg Outbreak Ends

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Dec 20, 2024
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Long COVID Symptoms Improve With Outpatient Intervention

Cognitive and behavioral therapy boosted physical function in pragmatic trial

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White Bread Out, Salmon In: FDA Releases 'Healthy' Food Claim Rule

Final rule is first update to "healthy" nutrient content claim in 30 years

Dec 19, 2024
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Flu-Like Mystery Disease in Congo Could Be More Than Just Malaria

After man dies with hemorrhagic fever symptoms, officials are thinking a virus is at work as well

Dec 19, 2024
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