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NRA dunked on after insinuating doctors aren’t gun control experts

Somehow people who treat victims of gun violence shouldn't have a say?

On Nov 8, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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AI sepsis diagnosis more reliable than physicians, study finds

We may be getting closer to diagnosis by computer.

On Oct 28, 2018 by Stephanie Fillion

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IBM Watson recommended ‘unsafe’ cancer treatments, according to internal documents

The Watson AI isn't ready to replace physicians just yet.

On Jul 26, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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How a national bone marrow registry has doubled its donors through social media

Be the Match is using the reach of YouTube to save lives.

On May 26, 2018 by Grace Speas

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Biohacker who injected himself with DIY herpes treatment found dead at 28

The controversial executive had distanced himself from colleagues.

On May 3, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

A new report reveals women in medicine have been experiencing ongoing issues with sexual harassment.

Women in medicine are asking for their #MeToo moment

Professors and doctors are reportedly taking advantage of women just starting their careers.

On Feb 23, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Proposed Trump rule would ‘protect’ workers refusing to treat abortion, transgender patients

The rule is currently under review by the White House.

On Jan 17, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Fear of boobs should not stop you from giving women CPR

A new study shows just how little we understand women's bodies.

On Nov 14, 2017 by Claire Downs

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The FDA’s first approved ‘digital pill’ is targeted at schizophrenia patients

It uses Bluetooth to send data to a smartphone app.

On Nov 14, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Why ‘Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day’ is so important for minority communities

For people of color, going for a checkup is more complicated than just calling the doctor.

On Sep 16, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Ken Jeong uses his real-life medical skills to answer all your dumb medical questions

If you have questions about your body, Ken Jeong is ready to answer them.

On Mar 24, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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This hospital found a way to make giving kids shots easier

Being scared of needles is understandable. These docs think they can help.

On Oct 7, 2016 by Monica Riese

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Researchers are now fabricating human tissues with a 3D printer

A new breakthrough at Wake Forest Institue of Regenerative Medicine may be the first step towards mass printing of human tissue.

On Aug 24, 2016 by [email protected]

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Web-based medical research still misses minorities, low-income people, study finds

Low-income, poorly educated, and people of color are critically underrepresented in medical research that could benefit them.

On Jul 29, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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This is what happens when you swallow a cell phone

A prisoner in Dublin swallowed a cell phone. Let this story about how it got removed be a warning about not swallowing consumer electronics.

On May 17, 2016 by John-Michael Bond