Health
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Silicosis, lung disease once linked to mining, hits workers in countertops industry
César Manuel González, 37, was once a stone fabricator who worked with durable engineered quartz countertops. These countertops have become…
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Leucovorin, Jeffrey Epstein, sex differences: Morning Rounds
The recent approval of leucovorin by the FDA has sparked renewed interest in its potential benefits for patients with cerebral…
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“I was fighting to survive”: Patients still struggle with preauthorization despite promise of reform
Sheldon Ekirch, a 31-year-old resident of Henrico, Virginia, has had a long history of disappointment with her health insurance company,…
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Dropping race from test helps Black Americans get kidney transplants
In a groundbreaking effort several years ago, nephrologists took a bold step to remove race from a crucial clinical algorithm…
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FDA approves leucovorin for rare disorder, not for autism
The Food and Drug Administration has recently approved a drug called leucovorin to treat a rare brain disorder that closely…
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Dana-Farber and Brigham breakup latest: tensions and resolution
The recent breakup between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Mass General Brigham has taken a surprisingly amicable turn, with the two…
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HHS autism, Himsification, kidney transplant: Morning Rounds
The cancellation of a federal advisory committee on autism has caused quite a stir in the community. The Interagency Autism…
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FDA advisory committee meetings fade as controversial decisions grow
The Trump administration recently organized a private press conference to address concerns about an experimental Huntington’s disease treatment developed by…
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More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Trump cuts and RFK Jr.’s anti-fluoride fight aren’t helping.
Eight-year-old Jonah woke up one May morning with a swollen face and a toothache. He refused the pain medication that…
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FDA Vinay Prasad, Ozempic, autism diagnosis: Morning Rounds
STAT Madness is in full swing, giving March Madness a run for its money. The annual competition highlighting innovations in…
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