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GoFundMe CEO: ‘Gigantic gaps’ in health system showing up in crowdfunding
Scrolling through GoFundMe reveals seemingly an endless number of people who need help or support. A common theme: the cost of health care.
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Prescription puppy, China’s commode hospital, Hall of Fame diuretics
And how sudden reverse-slope hearing loss endowed one woman with an extraordinary superpower.
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Meth’s resurgence spotlights lack of meds to combat the addiction
Even as the opioid epidemic continues, the toll of methamphetamine use is on the rise, too.
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HIPAA compliance: Three cases to learn from
Security experts say physicians can learn from three 2018 HIPAA penalties by the Office for Civil Rights.
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Too high to drive: States grapple with setting limits on weed use behind wheel
It used to be the stuff of stoner comedies and “Just Say No” campaigns. Today, marijuana is becoming mainstream as voters across the country...
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Transplanted food allergies, cavity-check hospital bills, and cancer-blocking houseplants
Plus, the perils of leaping from planes without looking at the scientific methodology.
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Bipolar patients’ ability to consent can be measured with MacCAT-CR
Some measures of the MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool for Clinical Research (MacCAT-CR) were associated with lower levels of ability to give...
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Healthcare.gov activity surged in last week of open enrollment
Total number of plans selected more than doubled during week 7.
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Next legal ruling on ACA could come on New Year’s Eve
In general, Mr. Jost said that he does not expect Judge O’Connor’s ruling to stand.
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Cute aggression, a soused super spy, and hospital holiday discharges
And why a real-world “Home Alone” would land the Wet Bandits in a level I trauma center.
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USPSTF issues draft research plan on opioid use disorder prevention
Public comment is sought on the research plan.