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Gavreto Approved for Treatment of RET-Altered Thyroid Cancers
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Video: What Would Happen If Prior Authorization Went Away?
Prior authorization is a contentious issue between payers and providers, with payers…
‘Productivity assessment process’ to determine whether hospitals get funding for new consultant posts
The HSE is implementing a new productivity assessment process to determine funding…
Watch: Why the US Has Made Little Progress Improving Black Americans’ Health
The United States has not made much progress in closing racial health…
Findings suggest children with normal BP may not need yearly screenings
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that children with normal blood…
Trump nominates RFK Jr. to run HHS, bringing ‘MAHA’ to top health care role
President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic and…
We need a gender just transition for health systems and climate action
Arthur Ng’etich and colleagues emphasize the importance of equity, justice, and inclusion…
Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050
A major analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study shows that…
NIH awards $3.96 million to develop combination therapies for superbugs
Gram-negative bacteria are a serious global health threat due to their resistance…
Frequent ED Visits and Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity
Pregnant individuals in the United States, especially younger and Hispanic or non-Hispanic…
G.tec Medical Engineering’s Innovative RecoveriX BCI Treatment Now Available In Hospitals & Neurorehabilitation Centers
Patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease…
Risk Score Helps Guide Patient Selection for Resection of Sarcoma Lung Metastases
Dr. Rachel M. Lee and Dr. Ken Cardona presented research at the…
ICI Provides Survival Benefit in Renal Cell Carcinoma
The combination of nivolumab and cabozantinib has been found to improve overall…
PTC Therapeutics Wins First FDA Approval for a Gene Therapy Dosed Directly Into the Brain
The FDA has approved the first gene therapy for aromatic L-amino acid…
Readying for Republican Rule – KFF Health News
Republicans will have full control of the House of Representatives, Senate, and…
Clindamycin continues to play safe, relevant role in acne treatment
Clindamycin, a drug with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, remains relevant and safe…
Trump taps RFK Jr. for HHS: Scientists, pharma, biotechs react
Leaders in the biopharma world and scientific community are concerned about the…
Sorting out scope of practice of physician associates in the UK: the clock is ticking
The decision to regulate Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthetic Associates (AAs) in…
GLP-1 RA use tied to lower rate of venous thromboembolism in diabetes
A study presented at the American Society of Hematology's annual meeting found…
Interactive atlas unveils immune changes in multiple myeloma
Multiple Myeloma is an incurable blood cancer with high relapse rates, prompting…
SDPA Marks Its 30th Year of Supporting Physician Associates
Amber Blair, PA-C, delivered her presidential address to the Society of Dermatology…
A Needle Left Inside Her During Vaginal Surgery
A 36-year-old woman in Thailand discovered a surgical needle left in her…
Trauma Surgeons Dissatisfied by Work–Life Balance
A study presented at the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the American…
Pembrolizumab Improves OS in Esophageal Cancer
The KEYNOTE-590 trial found that combining pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for patients with…
Unlocking Hidden Revenue: Transforming RCM Challenges into Financial Wins
Since the pandemic hit four years ago, healthcare organizations are still struggling…
Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’
Scientists at federal health agencies are anxious about the potential impact of…
Triplet regimen extends OS in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
A triplet regimen was found to extend overall survival (OS) compared to…
Telehealth’s powerful friend and a new Amazon offer
Good morning health tech readers! The new Republican-led Congress is shaping up,…
Bird flu: Canadian teenager is critically ill with new genotype
A Canadian adolescent is in critical condition in a British Columbia hospital…
Study explores how brain waves reflect melody predictions while listening to music
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences…
Innovative urine test could improve pancreatic cancer survival rates
A recent study published in eClinicalMedicine evaluated a noninvasive urinary miRNA assay…
New State Law Will Restrict Health Insurers’ Use of AI
California has passed a new law that puts limitations on the use…
Taking Intense Cold Therapy Daily May Improve Sleep Quality: Study Finds
Researchers have found that full-body cryostimulation, exposing the body to extremely cold…
General Surgery News – December 2020
The December 2020 Digital Edition of General Surgery News features a wide…
20 Million Could Be Vaccinated for COVID in U.S. by Year’s End
timeline to vaccinate all Americans who want it by the second quarter…
High Labor Costs Continue to Plague Providers, Data Shows
Hospitals' finances have remained stable, but high labor costs are still a…
Maryland Is Training More Health Workers To Offer Abortion Care
Nurse practitioner Samantha Marsee in rural Maryland recently received training in abortion…
Screening tool detects anxiety in half of children going into surgery
Researchers used a computerized mental health screening program called KCAT to test…
Can RFK Jr. get confirmed? Moderate GOP senators avoid the question
Moderate Republican senators are hesitant to criticize Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who…
Diabetes: Global treatment gap is widening, study finds
A global analysis has estimated that more than 800 million adults worldwide…
Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests
A global study published in The Lancet found that the number of…
MaxCyte celebrates 25 years of innovation driving cell engineering-based therapeutics
MaxCyte, a cell-engineering company, celebrates its 25th anniversary, focusing on providing enabling…
Wounds in Fentanyl Users Exposed to Xylazine Described
A case series identified severe necrotic skin wounds associated with xylazine exposure…
Metformin Use In Pregnancy Linked To Fetal Growth Issues, Obesity And Diabetes Risk: Study
Metformin, a common diabetes medication prescribed to pregnant women, can cross the…
How One Optum Exec Is Handling the Influx of Digital Mental Health Solutions
UnitedHealthcare and Optum are experiencing a surge in digital solutions, with a…
Commemorative plaque celebrating the original site of the Rotunda’s first Lying-In Hospital unveiled
Dr Bartholomew Mosse founded the first iteration of the Rotunda Hospital over…
Fight Health Insurance — With Help From AI
Holden Karau, a software engineer, created an AI tool called Fight Health…
Treating autoimmune hepatitis with mycophenolate ‘still a cautionary tale’
Dr. Nancy S. Reau discussed findings from a study comparing the efficacy…
Canadian teen’s bird flu infection is not the strain found in cows
A Canadian teenager is in critical condition after contracting H5N1 bird flu,…