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Criticized by science community and Trump, Deborah Birx said she ‘always’ considered quitting
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The Biden Health Agenda
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Covid Vaccine Rollout Leaves Most Older Adults Confused Where to Get Shots
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Trump’s Pardons Included Health Care Execs Behind Massive Frauds
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Experts Trying To Uncover Why COVID-19 Cases Are Falling In India
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Arthritis drug is no better than standard care in improving severe COVID-19 outcomes, shows new trial
Adding the arthritis drug tocilizumab to standard care for patients in hospital with severe or critical covid-19 is no better than standard care...
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Study shows antidepressant drugs are largely ineffective for back and osteoarthritis pain
Antidepressant drugs are largely ineffective for back and osteoarthritis pain, despite being widely used for these conditions, suggests a review of...
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Researchers evaluate the accuracy of NEWS2 scoring system for predicting COVID outcomes
In the first systematic large-scale evaluation of the UK National Early Warning Risk Score (NEWS) 2 as a scoring system for predicting severe...
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Antidepressants are not effective for treating back pain, osteoarthritis, shows study
Antidepressants are commonly used worldwide to treat pain, however new research from the University of Sydney shows they offer little to no help...
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Busting myths on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2
The rapid spread of COVID-19 caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to significant research on the...
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise, finds study
A new study has found a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise, and the increase corresponds with...
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Potentially promising therapeutic combination for renal cell carcinoma uncovered
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of cancer of the kidney. In 2018, there were an estimated 403,000 new cases of RCC and 175,000...
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Nearly one third of UK's hospitalized COVID-19 patients readmitted
In a recent medRxiv preprint paper, researchers from the UK discussed how they determined organ impairment rates post recovery from...
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Researchers discover rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, heart and facial features
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays and malformations of...
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Deep sleep has restorative power to clear waste from the brain
A new Northwestern University study reaffirms the importance of getting a good night's sleep.
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Pepperoni Hot Pockets Recalled for Contaminants
Nestle Prepared Foods issues massive 700,000-pound recall of Hot Pockets.
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National Spike in Methamphetamine Overdose Deaths
The national rate of methamphetamine overdose deaths shot up significantly between 2011 and 2018, particularly among non-Hispanic American Indian...
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Biden Asks Surgeon General Adams to Resign
Adams said on Twitter that he's been asked to leave post. Biden expected to name interim surgeon general ahead of Vivek Murthy nomination....
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ACEIs, ARBs Safe to Continue in COVID-19: Trial Published
The BRACE-CORONA trial showed no difference in major outcomes for those continuing and those discontinuing these common blood pressure medications....
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Controversy Flares Over Ivermectin for COVID-19
The NIH now says it can't recommend for or against the antiparasitic drug to treat COVID-19. Physicians and patients are left to weigh the...
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Biden Kicks Off Health Agenda With COVID Actions, WHO Outreach
The Biden transition team has outlined the initial steps planned by the new US president, including the naming of Fauci to lead a delegation to the...
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Biggest Challenges Practices Faced From COVID Last Year: MGMA
Most healthcare leaders report their providers' compensation has been affected by the pandemic; staff shortages are common, and mental health...
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FDA Approval Adds Vericiguat (Verquvo) to HF Treatment Options
The drug with a novel mechanism among HF meds is indicated for an especially high-risk group: patients with LVEF of 45% or less and a history of HF...
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ACC Donations to GOP Election Deniers Under Scrutiny
The pro-Trump storming of the Capitol has trade organizations and corporations alike rethinking or halting political donations. Medscape...
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Blood Biomarker May Predict Alzheimer's Disease Progression
Changes in plasma levels of p-tau181 are associated with progressive cognitive decline and reduction in gray matter volume in patients with amyloid...