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OTC budesonide-formoterol for asthma could save lives, money
In this analysis, which has been submitted for publication, the OTC budesonide-formoterol strategy was associated with 12,495 fewer deaths,...
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The SHOW UP Act Threatens VA Telehealth
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Med center and top cardio surgeon must pay $8.5 million for fraud, concurrent surgeries
A lawsuit alleges that James L. Luketich, MD, regularly performed up to three complex surgical procedures simultaneously.
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EHR alerts boosted MRA prescribing to patients with HFrEF
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Swallow this: Tiny tech tracks your gut in real time
Part of what makes gastrointestinal troubles so frustrating are the invasive and uncomfortable tests one must endure for diagnosis.
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Physician pleads guilty to 52 counts in opioid scheme
The neuromuscular medicine specialist also admitted to ignoring patient requests to lower dosages and signs that patients were selling prescribed...
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Physicians and clinicians should be required to get flu shots: Ethicist
“I think flu vaccination is something that has already been shown to be useful and important.”
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Ninety-four women allege a Utah doctor sexually assaulted them. Here’s why a judge threw out their case
Stephanie Mateer felt disgusted and violated after going to the ob.gyn. Dr. David Broadbent for guidance about having sex for the first time.
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What’s holding back physicians from prescribing biosimilars? Four specialties weigh in
Physicians surveyed from four different specialties reported that they were generally comfortable prescribing biosimilars, but greater discounts...
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How spirituality guides these three doctors
Almost 70% of physicians participating in a recently conducted survey shared that they have a spiritual or religious practice.