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Blood test detects colon cancer in single-center study
Results from a study of 354 patients show a blood test spotting signs of colon cancer and abnormal growths.
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Ranitidine did not show higher cancer risk than famotidine in study
A review of medical records found people who had taken ranitidine were not more likely to have cancer than those who took famotidine.
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Parental injury, illness linked to increased pediatric GI visits, prescriptions
Children were more likely to need medical care for abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome following parents’ illnesses and injuries, a review...
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New advocacy group aims to give ‘every physician’ a voice
The group’s goal is to use online voting and discussions among physicians across specialties to advocate for more and better legislation on...
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CMS suspends advance payment program to clinicians for COVID-19 relief
On April 26, the agency said it will not accept new applications for the advanced Medicare payment, and it will be reevaluating all pending and...
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Trump seeks to cut NIH, CDC budgets, some Medicare spending
The proposed budget also calls for changed to the medical liability system, including a cap of $250,000 on noneconomic damage awards.
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Rand analysis of proposed Medicare buy-in uncovers surprising findings
“When older adults leave the market, insurers are left with a smaller pool of younger, less healthy, and relatively expensive people given their...
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FDA panel rejects new empagliflozin indication for type 1 diabetes
Panelists voted 14-2 against the application and criticized the limited data supporting the application.
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NAM offers recommendations to fight clinician burnout
A National Academy of Medicine report provides a roadmap for both broad and targeted efforts to address clinician burnout.
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Medical boards change or consider amending mental health-related licensing questions
Florida’s current medical licensing application may deter physicians from seeking care if they develop conditions such as depression, says Delicia...
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Patient-reported outcomes are here to stay
WASHINGTON – Despite growing interest in incorporating patient-reported outcomes into physician and hospital performance measures, officials are...
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CMS weighs extension of Oncology Care Model
WASHINGTON – An official with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation said the agency is hearing interest from physicians about continuing...
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Lumateperone schizophrenia drug seems to hit snag
Intra-Cellular has said there may be an extension of the FDA’s September 2019 target date for action on the lumateperone application.
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Congress’ first pediatrician settles into new job
Kim Schrier, MD, who aims to focus on children’s health, is making connections with fellow lawmakers and learning how to be an effective...