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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
Read MoreKFF 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.
Read MoreInternational 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
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreWhistleblowing 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
Read MoreSilly 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
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreMany 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
Read MoreSTAT+: 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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