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Gynecology Queries Surged After Barbie Movie Release

But how did the "Barbie effect" impact those searches?

Jul 25, 2024
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Chatbots Crushed USMLE Step 3; Docs Use AI to Fight Insurers; AI for Nurses

A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research

Jul 25, 2024
MedAI Roundup over a computer rendering of a brain-shaped microprocessor.
Peds Fellow Fired After Child Porn Charges; Jury Awards Doc $2M; Nurse Gets 9 Years

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Jul 25, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
These Athletes Weren't Doping. Their Genes Made It Look Like They Did.

Advanced sequencing revealed genetic reasons for high hemoglobin, hematocrit levels

Jul 24, 2024
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Are Slushy Drinks Dangerous for Small Children?

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

Jul 24, 2024
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'Shambolic' Medical Meeting; DaVita Whistleblower Suit; FDA Mum on MDMA

This past week in healthcare investigations

Jul 24, 2024
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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
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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
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This Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — and Makes Money Doing It

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

Jul 21, 2024
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Global IT Outage Hobbles EHR Systems, Leaving Docs Scrambling

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

Jul 19, 2024
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Can People Be Allergic to Coconut?

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

Jul 19, 2024
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MedPod Today: Administrative Harm; GOP-Backed Alternative to IVF? 'Zebra' Stories

app reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics

Jul 19, 2024
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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
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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
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