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Starting Medication Abortions At Home For Later Pregnancies Is Safe And Boosts Access, Research Shows
Topline A recent study published in The Lancet on Thursday revealed that managing the early stages of medication abortion care at home later in pregnancy is not only safe but…
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A promising method for suicide prevention starts in the doctor’s office
Over the past two decades, there has been a concerning 30% increase in the suicide rate in America. Despite this…
What experts say CDC vaccine panel missed on hepatitis B shots
The recent decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to overturn a 30-year recommendation for all babies to receive…
FDA approves first new gonorrhea drug in decades
Gonorrhea, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, has been a persistent challenge for healthcare providers due to its ability to…
Lancet study shows new antibiotic effective against gonorrhea
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has unveiled a promising new oral antibiotic for the treatment of uncomplicated urogenital…
Mutual mistrust: FDA staff wary as Høeg becomes top drug regulator
Tracy Beth Høeg, a former resident physician and ultramarathon runner, made headlines back in 2008 for expressing her dismay at…
SAMSHA acting chief, Art Kleinschmidt, to leave his post Friday
Art Kleinschmidt, who has been serving as the de facto head of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
The Greatest Value From AI Scribes May Come From Influencing Decisions, Not Documenting Them
Healthcare has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years, moving from being considered a digital laggard to becoming one of…
Testosterone, weed while pregnant, hospitals: Morning Rounds
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