Lucas Franki is an associate editor for MDedge News, and has been with the company since 2014. He has a BA in English from Penn State University and is an Eagle Scout.
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HHS awards $2.2 billion for HIV/AIDS care in FY 2015
Over $2.2 billion in grants from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program were awarded to states, cities, and local organizations in fiscal year 2015,...
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Decline in antibiotic effectiveness could harm surgical, chemotherapy patients
An increase of surgical site infections stemming from pathogens resistant to antibiotic prophylaxis could result in thousands of infection-related...
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Alcohol-related cirrhosis deaths tied to state alcohol policies
States with strong policies regarding alcohol have lower rates of alcohol-related cirrhosis deaths, especially in women.
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Children with multiple congenital melanocytic nevi should have CNS MRI
Children with multiple congenital melanocytic nevi should undergo a single screening CNS MRI within the first year of life.