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Rheumatologist Accused of Sex Abuse by Over 200 Patients Is Indicted on Rape Charges

The alleged unwarranted procedures on former patients date back to 2010

Jan 17, 2025
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Drug Used in Executions Under Trump May Cause 'Unnecessary' Suffering, DOJ Says

Trump is expected to restart federal executions upon return to White House

Jan 16, 2025
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Opinion
There's No Place for Politics at the Bedside

When bias or prejudice intersect with power, terrible harms can ensue

Jan 16, 2025
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Army Doc Gets Over 13 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Soldiers

Anesthesiologist and pain management specialist pleaded guilty to abuse of dozens of male victims

Jan 16, 2025
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How Nurses, Doctors Rank in Gallup's Poll of Most Trusted Professions

Nurses take the top spot for 23rd year in a row, doctors round out the top five

Jan 13, 2025
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Growing 'Medical Freedom' Movement Poses Challenge for Public Health

The notion isn't new, but is "coalescing, now, around this phrase"

Jan 10, 2025
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Opinion
What Will it Take to Achieve Better Health in a Divided America?

Bridging the political and ideological divide is key to productive healthcare policy

Jan 09, 2025
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Cheddar Cheese Recall; Army Doc Pleads Guilty; Physician Lobbies Against RFK Jr.

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Jan 08, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Doctor Targeted by Deepfake Ad Scam

Social media ad advised diabetes patients against taking metformin

Jan 07, 2025
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This Year's Shkreli Awards: Here's Who Made the List

"We are dumbfounded by the amount of profiteering," Lown Institute president says

Jan 07, 2025
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Journal Editors Sound Alarm on Predatory Medical Journals

These journals take advantage of the current academic environment with its pressure to publish

Jan 06, 2025
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What Happened With the USMLE Cheating Scandal?

Hundreds of Nepali examinees had their USMLE scores invalidated earlier this year

Jan 04, 2025
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Her Mental Health Treatment Was Helping. That’s Why Insurance Cut Off Her Coverage.

Insurers review patients' progress to see whether they can go to a lower level of care

Dec 31, 2024
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Opinion
What Harvey Weinstein's Lawsuit Reminds Us About Healthcare Behind Bars

The harm done to sick people in local jails serves no one well

Dec 29, 2024
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