A Connecticut psychiatrist agreed to a $455K settlement after an investigation identified fraudulent Medicare claims and unsafe controlled substance prescribing practices, resulting in DEA sanctions and a 20-year exclusion from federal health programs.
Growing cases of domestic cats affected by bird flu, risking zoonotic transmission and public health. Vaccination, food safety, and risks related to cat behaviors are crucial.
U.S. influenza activity is at its highest level in at least 15 years, with significant rise in reported cases leading to numerous hospitalizations and deaths, according to the CDC.
An unprecedented outbreak of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the Kansas City area has led to the largest recorded cases of TB in recent U.S. history, with significant health implications for the local population.