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.

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March 03, 2025

FDA Approves New Hormone-Free Copper IUD

The FDA has approved Miudella, a hormone-free copper IUD, for pregnancy prevention for up to three years, marking the first approval of a new copper IUD in the U.S. in over 40 years.

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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 25, 2025

Youth Diabetes Study: Closed-Loop Therapy's Dual Impact

Hybrid closed-loop insulin therapy reduces hypoglycemic coma risk and improves glycemic control but raises diabetic ketoacidosis risk in young patients with type 1 diabetes, a large population-based study finds.

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February 25, 2025

FDA Delays Update on 'Healthy' Label

The finalization of new criteria for the "healthy" nutrient content claim on food labels has been delayed, allowing more time for regulatory review of standards that could significantly influence labeling practices and help reduce diet-related chronic diseases.

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February 21, 2025

FDA Approves First Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Treatment

The FDA has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) as the first treatment for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a rare lipid storage disorder.

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February 20, 2025

Hospital Occupancy to Reach 85% by 2035

The projection is driven by a decline in staffed beds and an aging population.

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February 19, 2025

Hospital Occupancy to Reach 85% by 2035

The projection is driven by a decline in staffed beds and an aging population.

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February 18, 2025

CDC Reports Increase in Child and Severe Adult Obesity

From 2013 to 2023, severe obesity increased annually by 0.23 percentage points, according to new NHANES data.

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