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

Trader Joe's Food Alert; DEA Reverses Decision; Going Maskless Is Not Free Speech

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Small Decline Seen in Ob/Gyn Residency Applications in Abortion Ban States

Analysis of ERAS data reveals no differences in signaling, though

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To Fix Drug Shortages, Bring Manufacturing Home, Experts Say

Onshoring and "near-shoring" of drug manufacturing could help, as would transparency

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Ex-Doctor Charged With Manslaughter; NIH Subpoenaed; Social Cost of Obesity Drugs

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

FDA ADCOMM Medical device supply chain resiliency and shortages over a photo of a set of anesthesiologist instruments

FDA Panel Mulls Which Devices Are Critical in a Public Health Emergency

"If we have a thermonuclear war, all I need is a scalpel," one panel member said

FDA ADCOMM Medical device supply chain resiliency and shortages over a photo of a set of anesthesiologist instruments

What Exactly Is a 'Critical' Medical Device? FDA Seeks Advice on the Issue

Advisory panel to consider which devices should be on a list for shortage notifications

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Simone Gold Reprimanded by California's Medical Board

She must repay $26K in costs recovery and take courses in ethics and professionalism

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FDA Advisory Panel Generally Pleased With Pulse Oximetry Clinical Trial Proposal

But some questions arose regarding number of participants, permissible variance in measurements

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The Green New Deal for Health Should Not Be Kept a Secret

The legislative package has great potential for climate, health, and economic benefits

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Health Effects of Extreme Heat, Wildfire Smoke Worse When Combined

And the negative effects harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most

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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

番茄社区 reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics

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U.S. Officials Call for More Programs, Education to Improve Diets in America

More research on "gut-brain axis" is also needed

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Medicare Sends Initial Price Negotiation Bids to Drugmakers

Manufacturers of 10 drugs have 30 days to accept or make a counter-offer

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Biden to Visit Site of Toxic Norfolk Southern Train Derailment

Federal agencies made cleanup efforts; concerns linger about long-term health effects

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Tied to a Range of Cancers, CDC Study Says

Health risks now more firmly established, but study falls short of being definitive

FDA ADCOMM Pulse oximeters over a photo of one on a man鈥檚 finger.

Pulse Oximeters Once Again in the Spotlight at FDA

Advisory panel to discuss how to improve device accuracy for patients with darker skin

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Health Workers Press for Federal Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence

Legislation calls for up to 20 years' federal imprisonment for certain acts of violence

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How Can Cancer Risk Be Cut in Communities Exposed to Toxins?

Group outlines plan to bring the latest testing and treatment to medically underserved minorities

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Will All Seniors Eventually Have No Choice but Medicare Advantage?

MedPAC chair discusses need to fix MA's confusing limitations, upcoding, and rising costs

New Federal Health Agency Sets Bold Goals

Changing rural health delivery, perfecting whole eye transplants among ARPA-H's aims

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White House Pharmacy a Mess; Doctor Dies in Avalanche; Gene Therapy for Deafness

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Abortion Laws Tied to Anxiety and Depression in Women

After Dobbs, women ages 18 and 45 in trigger states had a greater increase in these symptoms

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A Nitrogen Gas Execution Would Be Unduly Cruel

It also may put others in the room at risk

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What to Know About Abortion Rulings, Bills, and Campaigns Across the U.S.

Lawmakers in Wisconsin, Maine consider ballot measures

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On Anniversary of Roe Decision, Biden Tells Congress: 'Let Doctors Do Their Job'

Administration promises EMTALA enforcement, better access to birth control

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What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Healthcare?

A recap of the former president's record on healthcare

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Q&A: Talking Prior Authorization With Rep. Suzan DelBene

The Washington congresswoman also discusses home dialysis, Medicare cuts

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Informatics Expert Presses Congress for Long COVID 'Moonshot'

But one senator questioned NIH's progress: agency is "forming committees and praying about it"

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Physicians Don't Always Understand the FDA Approval Process, Survey Finds

Most preferred two or more randomized trials as evidence required for approval

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I Understand Why Defense Secretary Austin Kept His Prostate Cancer Quiet

But opening up can help reduce stigma and inform the public

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CMS Issues Final Rule on Prior Authorizations

The rule, which doesn't apply to commercial insurers, sets time limits on responses

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Kate Middleton Hospitalized; Sen. Paul Urges Prison for Fauci; COVID Back in Class

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Docs Need Inflation-Adjusted Medicare Pay Increase in 2025, MedPAC Members Say

Draft recommendation also calls for added pay to take care of low-income beneficiaries

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Trump and GOP Rivals' Positions on Major Healthcare Issues

Here's where the top candidates stand on abortion, the ACA, and gender-affirming care

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The Sackler Family Can Act Today to Compensate Opioid Overdose Victims

But it appears unlikely they will take this course of action

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Medicare Doc Payment Fix Bill Moving Along, GOP Doctors Caucus Co-Chair Says

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, is hoping for action within a week

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COVID Takes Center Stage at Trump Town Hall

Former president also calls for compromise on abortion "to win elections"

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Want to Get More Healthcare Bills Passed? Fix the Filibuster, Suggests a Senator

Merkley and former aide propose new rules for debating legislation

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