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NIH launches $270 million anti-overdose effort for Native Americans
The devastating impact of drug overdoses on Native American communities during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 has prompted the federal government to launch a groundbreaking initiative. The…
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Heart failure detection could be improved with new 3-minute MRI
Oxygen is essential for the heart to function properly. Heart attacks occur when coronary arteries are blocked, depriving heart muscles…
How will Trump handle the CDC and ACIP?
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Is alcohol-related liver disease being underestimated?
Good morning. After a snowy winter that kept me off my bike, I'm thrilled to be cycling to the office…
Match Day and impact of immigration policy
Greetings from San Diego. I'm Jonathan Wosen, the West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. Today, we have a compelling…
FDA approved C. diff drugs. Access to treatment got harder
Blanca Morales began inquiring about a transplant after her son Mundo had been ill for four months. His condition initially…
Medicare considering automatic Medicare Advantage enrollment
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70.On Thursday, the Medicare director under…
Highlights from Breakthrough Summit East
Good morning and happy Friday. I’m taking the day off, but I’ll connect with you next week. Highlights from yesterday’s…
Severe burns from smoking opioids a new factor in harm reduction
In the United States, the trend in drug use is shifting from injection to smoking, a development that public health…