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Should Doctors Peddling COVID Disinformation Lose Their License?

A group of physicians is pushing the Federation of State Medical Boards to do just that

A BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen test on the shelf at a pharmacy

What's Driving the COVID Rapid Test Shortage?

Demand from employers is surging, and so are prices

A photo of five beagle puppies.

Fauci Blasted Over Puppy Research Claims

Conservative watchdog group unleashes outrage over Beagle studies

SIDM over a photo of a male and female physician discussing an MRI image.

Look at Patient Safety Through an Equity Lens, Expert Urges

Bias can play a role in various types of diagnostic errors

Various drugs and drug paraphernalia with a white powder spelling out: USA UNITED STATES OF ADDICTION

40 Million in U.S. Had a Substance Use Disorder in 2020, SAMHSA Survey Finds

Number is double that for 2019, but methodology changes may explain much of that, official says

A stethoscope hangs on the fencepost of a barbed wire fence around a field with an out of focus church in the background.

So You Don't Want to Practice Rural Medicine

Many aren't aware of the unique opportunities for providers and much-needed care for patients

A roll of I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE stickers next to a vial, a syringe, and a band aid.

COVID Vaccine Recipients Also Less Likely to Die of Other Causes

Study found downstream health effect for vaccination

Surgeons perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Too Many TAVR Centers Are Clustered Around Well-to-Do Communities

More centers not the answer to geographic, socioeconomic disparities in access?

A close up of a man scratching the psoriasis on the back of his hand

How Should Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Approach COVID Vaccination?

Mixed messaging and a lack of tailored research leaves providers and patients in the dark

A close up of a female nurse giving a man a COVID-19 vaccination in Austin, TX.

CDC Panel Champions 'Mix and Match' Booster Strategy

Unanimous vote for boosters in certain groups, without specifying which vaccine they should be

A photo of Muhammad Mirza, MD over one of his advertisement flyers.

Botox Doc's License Suspended Over Breast, Penis Enhancement Harms

One patient allegedly required two surgeries to fix penile enhancement gone wrong

A photo of the packaging and vials of Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted SHINGRIX

ACIP Streamlines Pneumococcal Vaccine Recs

Also endorses recombinant zoster vaccine for immunocompromised adults

Three boxes of Ivermectin tablets from various manufacturers.

Ivermectin for COVID-19 Linked to Severe Toxicity in Small Study

Confusion, ataxia, seizures, hypotension -- and for some, ICU admission

A computer rendering of antibodies surrounding a COVID-19 virus

What Do COVID Antibody Levels Really Mean?

Commercial tests aren't neutralization assays, but some trends are emerging

A Black woman wearing a protective mask which reads: Patients First and holding a National Nurses United flag.

National Nurses Union Wants to Fight Back

Resolutions call for consistent PPE and staffing levels, better organization and Medicare for All

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Obesity Made Even Mild COVID Worse

Study finds weight played a role in number, duration of symptoms

A young boy sits in a bed covered by mosquito netting in Kenya, Africa.

Eradication of Malaria Is Within Reach

Distributing the newly recommended vaccine is the next challenge

A CDC chart showing COVID deaths in the US by vaccination status over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

CDC Now Reports COVID Cases and Deaths by Vax Status

New tool also reveals numeric differences between vaccines

The sign on the door of Miller Family Pediatrics next to a photo of Scott Miller, MD.

PA Suspended After Interfering With Care of COVID Patients

Outspoken anti-masker Scott Miller accused of promoting false cures and more in Washington state

An old photo of a man selling elixir.

Medicine Must Sanction the COVID Quacks

Intent doesn't matter when patients are being harmed

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

CHEST 2021: Pandemic Still Dominates 18 Months In

But the rest of respiratory and thoracic medicine gets its due, too

Vials of blood and a syringe lay on a blood/serum general laboratory requisition form.

Reference Ranges: Lab Values for Normal Adults

Here are the standard reference ranges for some of the most common adult lab tests

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To Boost or Not to Boost After COVID?

In those with "hybrid immunity," booster could be helpful but probably not necessary, experts say

A mature male physician shouting through a megaphone in front of a U.S. $5 and $10 dollar bills.

Virginia Docs Get Just $15 for Certain Medicaid ED Visits

Budget item determines 800 diagnoses, including asthma attacks, are "avoidable" emergency visits

A photo of Martin Shkreli as seen on the cover of the Pharma Bro documentary cover art.

Documentary Seeks Truth Behind 'Super-Villain' of Drug Prices

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli is known for hiking the price of Daraprim, a life-saving drug

Illustrated COVID-19 viruses over a photo of a man receiving CPR.

CPR on a COVID Patient: Not a Moment to Waste Looking for PPE

Updated AHA guidance says resuscitation should not be delayed by mask availability

Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen, and AstraZeneca vaccines.

First U.S. 'Mix and Match' COVID Booster Data Are In

Researchers urge caution, but a clearer picture starts to emerge

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Is Private Equity a Dangerous Employer?

Firms' investments in healthcare continue to expand, at what cost?

Rolls of clear plastic film in a food packaging plant.

Exposure to Certain Phthalates Tied to All-Cause, CV-Related Death

Common chemicals in shampoo, cosmetics also linked with billions of dollars in lost productivity

A box of Flucelvax influenza vaccine pre-filled syringes.

Egg-Free Flu Shot Works for Kids

Novel platform for growing virus to make vaccine on par with traditional egg-based vaccine

AAP over an illustration of a child getting vaccinated by a doctor

Some Teens Want to Quit Vaping: Pediatricians Can Help

Anne Griffiths, MD, discusses vaping trends, risks for COVID, and more

A pre-filled syringe of hepatitis B vaccine.

When It Comes to Hep B Vaccine, Three Antigens May Be Better Than One

Vaccine licensed in Israel, but not yet in the U.S.

An overhead shot of bread, potatoes, rice, oats, and pasta representing carbohydrates.

Obesity Paper Has Diet Researchers Riled Up

Nutrition community clashes over perspective piece on obesity mechanism

AAP over an illustration of a child getting vaccinated by a doctor

Perinatal COVID: More Answers Needed on Preterm Birth, Maternal Mortality

Evolving questions about new moms and infants during the pandemic

A close up of a pile of Tylenol tablets.

Warning on Tylenol in Pregnancy No Cause for Alarm

More research is needed, but the review should not alter clinical decision-making, experts say

The flags of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway against a cloudless sky.

How Did Scandinavians Get Their Pre-Pandemic Lives Back?

Faith in government acknowledged as key driver of pandemic success

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Nurse Killed in Times Square

Veteran oncology nurse was knocked over by fleeing burglar

AAP over an illustration of a child getting vaccinated by a doctor

Collateral Damage of COVID-19: Home Injuries, Suicides in Kids?

Trends during a period when many kids were kept out of school

A young woman wearing a protective mask and lying on a bed pulls her hair across her face

Just How Many New Depression, Anxiety Cases Popped Up in 2020?

Pandemic's impact on mental health worldwide hit women and young people especially hard

A photo of the sign outside of UCLA Medical Plaza next to a photo of Christopher Rake, MD

UCLA Anesthesiologist Escorted Out of Work for Being Unvaccinated

Christopher Rake, MD, says he's "willing to lose everything" to avoid COVID vaccine

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