September 17, 2025

‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’

Rural South Texas hospitals and physicians face mounting strain as rising uninsured rates and federal funding cuts threaten access to essential health care.

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September 17, 2025

Global Survey Finds Suicidal Ideation Risk With Atopic Eczema

Obesity, severe disease, and insomnia raise suicidal ideation risk in atopic eczema

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September 16, 2025

State’s Largest HIV Outbreak Raises Alarms

Public health experts cite syringe shortages and encampment clearings as drivers of Penobscot County’s historic HIV outbreak.

KFF Health News

September 16, 2025

Lateral Positioning Reduced Hypoxaemia After Anesthesia

Lateral positioning shortens PACU stay and lowers airway intervention rates in sedated adults.

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September 15, 2025

The Hidden Hazard: Fall-Risk Drugs

US fall-related deaths in older adults are rising, with prescription drugs a key contributor and safer alternatives urged.

KFF Health News

September 15, 2025

1 in 5 US Med Students Food Insecure, Study

Loans, debt, and dependents drove food insecurity among US medical students.

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September 12, 2025

FDA Considers Ending Routine Advisory Committees on New Drugs

The FDA move to limit advisory committee involvement in drug approvals has prompted debate on the balance between efficiency and transparency.

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September 12, 2025

What Keeps Suicidal Teens Alive?

Corpus review shows suicidal adolescents most often cite family and friends; future aspirations also appear frequently.

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September 11, 2025

Medical Oddities: The Metabolic Recipe for Sleepiness

Science this week serves up naps, plaque stealth, binge boosts, tea twists, and brain maps.

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