·¬ΗΡΙηΗψapp

Special Reports

These Athletes Weren't Doping. Their Genes Made It Look Like They Did.

β€” Advanced sequencing revealed genetic reasons for high hemoglobin, hematocrit levels

8 Hrs Ago
A photo of an Olympic venue in Paris decorated for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Latest in Special Reports

Are Slushy Drinks Dangerous for Small Children?

U.K. introduced regulations after glycerol in slushies may have led to illness in kids

10 Hrs Ago
'Shambolic' Medical Meeting; DaVita Whistleblower Suit; FDA Mum on MDMA

This past week in healthcare investigations

Jul 24, 2024
Does Ronny Jackson Have an Active Medical License?

The question arose after his memo on Trump's treatment following an assassination attempt

Jul 23, 2024
U.S. News Releases This Year's 'Best Medical Schools,' With Changes

Medical schools that opted out of submitting data went unranked

Jul 23, 2024
Does Ronny Jackson Have an Active Medical License?

The question arose after his memo on Trump's treatment following an assassination attempt

U.S. News Releases This Year's 'Best Medical Schools,' With Changes

Medical schools that opted out of submitting data went unranked

More in Special Reports

Are Doctors Missing Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in People Who Drink Raw Milk?

What would the infection look like, and would doctors recognize it and test for it?

Jul 23, 2024
A photo of a woman holding a glass of milk in front of dairy cows.
This Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients β€” and Makes Money Doing It

Doctors, nurses, and social workers are testing a new business model

Jul 21, 2024
 A photo of homeless encampments on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
Global IT Outage Hobbles EHR Systems, Leaving Docs Scrambling

Surgeries, medical appointments canceled across the U.S. after bungled software update

Jul 19, 2024
A photo of the CrowdStrike logo on the headquarters building in Sunnyvale, California.
Can People Be Allergic to Coconut?

The FDA considers it a "tree nut" even though it's a fruit

Jul 19, 2024
A photo of a broken coconut and a glass of coconut milk.
MedPod Today: Administrative Harm; GOP-Backed Alternative to IVF? 'Zebra' Stories

·¬ΗΡΙηΗψapp reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics

Jul 19, 2024
MedPod Today over a blue designed background
The Olympics Don't Allow Doping. This Competition Will Encourage It.

But how will athletes who get a boost to push the limits of achievement fare?

Jul 18, 2024
The Enhanced Games logo on a flag lifted by a winning female athlete.
These 'Zebra' Cases Were Cracked by People Other Than Doctors

Popular Reddit thread captures rare diagnoses made by patients, lab techs, first responders

Jul 18, 2024
 A close up photo of a zebra looking through a fence.
Data Error Led to Heart Implant Mistake, Suit Claims; Doc's Defamation Suit Advances

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Jul 18, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
How Unionization Changed Surgery Residency Programs

Residents, program faculty, and staff discussed benefits and unintended consequences

Jul 17, 2024
A photo of a young male surgeon scrubbing in.
Doctor Influenced Gender Care Bans; Cord Blood Banking Scam? Anti-Abortion Extremist

This past week in healthcare investigations

Jul 17, 2024
INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.
Is a $2,000 Whole-Body MRI Worth It?

"You're going to end up finding a lot of incidental things," says one expert

Jul 16, 2024
A photo of an MRI scanner.
This U.S. President Was Dying, but His Doctors Zipped Their Lips

Eight decades after FDR's decline and death, do White House physicians owe truth to the public?

Jul 16, 2024
 A photo of the White House.
Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust

Hospitals struggle to keep staff and facilities as births dwindle

Jul 16, 2024
 A photo of an empty newborn bed in a hospital.
U.S. News Rolls Out 'Best Hospitals' Under Updated Ranking System

Medicare Advantage data, equitable access info are now in the mix

Jul 16, 2024
A photo of Emergency Room and Main Entrance signage outside of a hospital.
More in Special Reports