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Infectious Disease
Increased same-day discharge for minimally invasive hysterectomy during COVID-19
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Neurological
Who Diagnoses Autism? Expert Views From Neurology, Psychiatry, and Psychology
Based on the latest data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 36 (~2.7%) children…
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Public Health
California’s Expanded Health Coverage for Immigrants Collides With Medicaid Reviews
OAKLAND, Calif. — Medi-Cal health coverage kicked in for Antonio Abundis just when the custodian needed it most. Shortly after…
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Infectious Disease
Virus that causes COVID-19 can damage heart even if heart tissue not directly affected
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Public Health
Medicare can cover weight loss drugs if used for added health benefit
Boxes of Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. Hollie Adams…
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Public Health
Move to Protect California’s Indoor Workers From Heat Upended by Cost Questions
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration unexpectedly yanked its support from a sweeping proposal that would have protected millions of…
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Infectious Disease
Lower oxygenation target linked to more days without life support in COVID-19
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Public Health
Social Security Chief Testifies in Senate About Plans to Stop ‘Clawback Cruelty’
The new chief of the Social Security Administration outlined for senators Wednesday a plan to tackle overpayments and clawbacks, which…
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Public Health
Rapid Rise in Syphilis Hits Native Americans Hardest
From her base in Gallup, New Mexico, Melissa Wyaco supervises about two dozen public health nurses who crisscross the sprawling…
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Nutrition
The Efficacy of Weight-Loss Supplements
Are there any safe and effective dietary supplements for weight loss? In a previous discussion, I noted that an investigation…
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