March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

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March 06, 2025

Medical Oddities: Bad Surgery Days, Risky Ink & Cancer-Fighting Tea

Maybe skip the Friday surgery slot to avoid risks. Study suggests we should think before getting ink. Tiny water bears see a big cancer treatment win, and more this week!

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March 06, 2025

Study: Treating Male Partners Cuts BV Recurrence

Clinical trial demonstrates combined oral and topical antimicrobial therapy for male partners reduces bacterial vaginosis recurrence by nearly half compared to standard female-only treatment, potentially changing clinical practice for a condition affecting 30% of reproductive-aged women worldwide.

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March 03, 2025

HCV Screening Uptake in Pregnancy vs General Population

Researchers found that universal hepatitis C screening guidelines increased testing rates in pregnant women, but overall uptake remained low, particularly among nonpregnant women.

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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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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

Early Perimenopause Symptoms and Health Care-Seeking in U.S. Women

Researchers highlighted significant perimenopause symptoms and health care-seeking behaviors among women as young as 30.

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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 21, 2025

Examining Coprescription Trends Driving the Twin Epidemic

In a 10-year U.S. cohort study, researchers identified a strong association between stimulant coprescriptions and escalating opioid doses.

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