March 03, 2025

More States Fast Track Foreign-Trained Physicians

Since 2023, nine states have waived U.S. residency requirements for some foreign-trained physicians, with more states considering similar changes.

KFF Health News

March 03, 2025

SJS/TEN Linked to Increased Stroke, Heart Disease Risk

The risk of cardiovascular mortality in Stevens-Johnson syndrome survivors peaked within a year and persisted for up to 7 years.

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February 28, 2025

New Study Backs Mohs Surgery for High-Risk cSCC

Mohs surgery was associated with improved outcomes in the treatment of primary high-stage cSCC compared with WLE.

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February 26, 2025

New Medical Malpractice Rules Issued by American Law Institute

The American Law Institute's first restatement of medical malpractice law shifts focus from customary practice to evidence-based medicine.

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February 24, 2025

Do Black Female Doctors Die Earlier?

New JAMA Internal Medicine study finds Black female physicians face higher mortality rates than White women in general population.

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February 14, 2025

Study: Patients Trust Female Docs Less

Study findings and an interview with the lead investigator.

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February 12, 2025

Phase III Trial Targets Venous Leg Ulcers

With no new FDA-approved drugs for chronic wound debridement since 1965, MediWound's phase 3 trial tests EscharEx for venous leg ulcers in 216 patients.

Reuters

February 10, 2025

Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusions: Why So Rare?

Discover how pre-hospital blood programs are saving lives during traumatic events in both rural and urban areas, addressing crucial legal and financial barriers along the way. Source: KFF Health News.

KFF Health News

February 05, 2025

Medical Oddities: Resist the Itch? Maybe Not

Scratching an itch may have positive and negative outcomes. Compounds in tomatoes may work as an antidepressant. Selenoproteins help keep blood young. And more.

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