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Parkinson’s cases double, access to levodopa lags behind
In the late 1960s, a groundbreaking discovery was made in the field of medicine - a drug called levodopa was found to be a miracle treatment for Parkinson's disease. This…
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Heat waves, presidential fitness test, obesity data: Morning Rounds
Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. You…
Whole-Body Scans Are In Vogue But Not Worth It For Asymptomatic People
Medical imaging service in a hospital in Savoie, France. Two technicians set up a patient for an MRI scan. (Photo…
American Healthcare Has Normalized The Abnormal
We have normalized poor access and long wait times in US healthcare.gettyRecently, I posed a straightforward question on LinkedIn:What’s something…
How Will Americans React To Tom Kean Jr.’s Disclosure of Depression?
Representative Tom Kean Jr., a Republican from New Jersey, during a vote at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US,…
Trump Administration Boosts High-Deductible Healthcare Plans
WASHINGTON, DC: Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz. He is favoring more use of catastrophic…
Autonomous Pharmacies Are Becoming the Next Big Thing
The concept of automated pharmacy kiosks is slowly becoming more prevalent. gettyThe idea of autonomous pharmacies is gaining traction. Recently,…
A Drug-Resistant Fungus Is Spreading Through American Hospitals
The director of the National Reference Centre for Invasive Fungus Infections, Oliver Kurzai, holding in his hands a petri dish…
Doctor Pay Is Up Because They’re Busy, Not Because Of Reimbursement
Physicians are working harder for higher pay, driven by increased patient demand and a doctor shortage, while reimbursement rates remain…