Documents show that U.S. trade officials worked closely with baby formula makers to weaken Thailand’s proposed ban on formula marketing; critics say the ads can be misleading and predatory while discouraging the healthier practice of breastfeeding
At Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah, pediatric surgeons are taking controversial risks with how they care for kids with cleft lip and palate. Outside doctors found that some parents weren’t told their child’s care was different from the norm.
Mar 7
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Syphilis bacterium.
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Citing an increase in problems, including 13 deaths, the report recommends conducting more routine screenings throughout pregnancy and in the postpartum period
Researchers across the country fear a new proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will increase fees and decrease access to data used to support major health care reforms
Feb 15
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In many Australian hospitals, pregnant patients are given stillbirth prevention materials.
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Australia has emerged as a global leader in the effort to lower the number of babies that die before taking their first breaths. It’s an approach that could benefit America, which lags behind other wealthy nations in reducing stillbirths.
Jan 24
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Hicks during a surgery. “I’m just trying to talk about doing the best care possible for patients,” she said. “I’m not trying to suggest that a technology or a practice pattern is evil.”
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Despite warnings that aggressive vascular procedures don't make sense for patients with milder symptoms, the number of atherectomies has doubled in the last decade
After a ProPublica investigation examined how giant insurers and their intermediaries are imposing fees on doctors and hospitals for electronic payment, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to end the practice
Researchers contend that some doctors were overusing — potentially even abusing — invasive vascular procedures, increasing patients’ chances of complications, which include amputation or even death