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New rule allows HIV-positive kidney and liver transplants in the US

Rule expected to shorten wait for organs for all, as before it such transplants could only be done as part of researchPeople with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an o

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Public Health and the Dairy Cow in the Room

Public health, one of the more misunderstood concepts in the health world, is about the health of entire populations, rather than individuals.

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International Working Group Discusses Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease

(MedPage Today) -- The International Working Group discussed diagnosing Alzheimer's disease among cognitively unimpaired individuals in a presentation at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease an

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New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

(MedPage Today) -- People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials.

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Why AI may not help decrease radiologists’ burnout

In latest health tech news: New study finds that AI didn't help reduce radiologists' burnout, HHS called out for not auditing HIPAA compliance, and more.

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Whistleblowing doctors need better protection | Letters

Wes Streeting’s move is welcome, but the entire law in this area requires revisiting, say Dr David E Ward and Prof Jane SomervilleWe are encouraged to note that Wes Streeting is taking serious

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Silly storm names belie their danger | Brief letters

Storm Bert | Joy of old diaries | Slavery museums | Salt usagePerhaps if Storm Bert had been called Kraken or something suitably threatening, the meteorologically illiterate might have taken the warni

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Are GLP-1 Drugs Putting an End to Bariatric Surgery?

(MedPage Today) -- In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO, who goes by "Dr. Mike" on YouTube, talks with Christine J.

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Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds

(MedPage Today) -- Nearly half of participants in a weight-loss program who consumed alcohol at baseline began drinking less after adding an obesity drug into their weight-management regimen, a cohor

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STAT+: Unpacking Trump’s latest picks for top health roles

This week in politics and public health news: Trump assembles his health care leadership team and scientist worry about a potential new travel ban.

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