September 29, 2025

Clinicians: Ultraprocessed Food Limits Coming to Cafeterias?

States consider bipartisan bans on ultraprocessed foods in schools over obesity and child health.

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September 25, 2025

Charity Care Promises, Surprise Bills Delivered

Hospital charity care loopholes can leave patients with unexpected bills when some medical services are not covered.

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September 24, 2025

Gastric varices: Nonselective beta-blockers may lower mortality

Given the high mortality associated with gastric variceal hemorrhage, ongoing investigation into pharmacologic and interventional approaches remains critical to improving patient outcomes.

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September 24, 2025

When High Hospital Prices Mean Higher Risk

High-markup hospitals, often for-profit, were tied to higher surgical risks, with commentary calling for transparency and oversight.

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September 24, 2025

Surgery Versus GLP-1: Long-Term Diabetes Outcomes

Metabolic surgery associated with lower mortality and retinopathy risk versus glucagon-like peptide-1 therapy in diabetes and obesity.

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September 19, 2025

Anrikefon Reduced Itch in Patients on Hemodialysis

Adverse events with anrikefon were comparable to placebo in patients on hemodialysis.

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September 17, 2025

‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’

Rural South Texas hospitals and physicians face mounting strain as rising uninsured rates and federal funding cuts threaten access to essential health care.

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September 16, 2025

State’s Largest HIV Outbreak Raises Alarms

Public health experts cite syringe shortages and encampment clearings as drivers of Penobscot County’s historic HIV outbreak.

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September 15, 2025

FDA Approves First Intranasal Loop Diuretic

The FDA has approved Enbumyst offering a self-administered outpatient option for managing edema in patients with heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.

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