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The FDA must save the fecal transplant
Twenty years ago, I was faced with a unique and somewhat unconventional medical request from a colleague - to perform a "poop transplant" on a schoolteacher suffering from recurrent C.…
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California tests limits of ultra-processed food rules with new label bill
A new legislative proposal in California is advancing the state's initiative to curb ultra-processed foods by introducing a front-of-package seal.…
Trump administration delays nominating new CDC director
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon…
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…