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Old-school printer helps scientists quickly spot bacteria in blood
An inkjet printer has been modified to print blood instead of ink.
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Match Day: Record number of residencies offered
Match Day resulted in a record number of residency positions offered, most notably in primary care, which “hit an all-time high.”
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EPA seeks to limit ‘forever’ chemicals in U.S. drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a new rule that would greatly limit the concentration of endocrine-disrupting ‘forever’ chemicals...
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DEA proposals on telehealth for controlled substances draw fire
Both proposals would allow providers to prescribe a 30-day supply of a controlled substance or buprenorphine, but then require a face-to-face...
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Who can sue docs for wrongful death? Some states are trying to expand that group
Plus, the types of emotional damage that physicians can be sued for is expanding in pockets across the nation.
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FDA strengthens mammography regulations: Final rule
A final rule requires that mammography facilities notify patients about the density of their breasts.
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Cancer clinical trials: Can industry stack the deck?
Experts: New research into age disparities in cancer drug trials finds participants “markedly younger” than intended patient populations.
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Telehealth doctor indicted on health care fraud, opioid distribution charges
According to court documents, Dr. Sangita Patel was responsible for submitting Medicare claims for improper telehealth visits she didn’t conduct...
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New documentary highlights human toll of high insulin cost
The new film makes a broader case for overall prescription drug price reform in the United States.
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Specialty and age may contribute to suicidal thoughts among physicians
“The specialties with the highest reporting of physician suicidal thoughts are also those with the greatest physician shortages.”