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Roe v. Wade overturned, ending 50 years of abortion protections
About 25 million women of reproductive age will now live in states that ban or severely restrict abortion.
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Ready to make a difference, dermatologist takes the helm as AMA president
Dr. Resneck is the first dermatologist to lead the 175-year-old organization since 1925.
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New law aims to meet crushing need for mental health care professionals
The law temporarily ends relicensing requirements, including the need for continuing education credit completion, passing new exams, and fee...
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New studies show growing number of trans, nonbinary youth in U.S.
Overall, some 1.6 million Americans older than age 13 now identify as transgender, reported the researchers.
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FDA to decide by June on future of COVID vaccines
“We’d love to see an annual vaccination similar to influenza but realize that the evolution of the virus will dictate how we respond in terms of...
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Psychiatrist’s license revoked after alleged sexual assaults
The medical board’s expert witness said Dr. Goodwin’s behavior “showed he either had no knowledge of ethical boundaries or chose to ignore them...
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As FDA OKs another COVID booster, some experts question need
“Is the goal to prevent any symptomatic infection with COVID-19, is the goal to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or is the goal to prevent severe...
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Doctors have failed them, say those with transgender regret
When one conference participant first detransitioned, her therapists treated her badly, she said. “They just didn’t want to speak about...
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Beware of the latest TikTok trend: Nasal spray tans
The rising concerns of this and other viral TikTok trends has now prompted a bipartisan group of seven state attorneys general to launch an...
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DSM-5 update: What’s new?
The new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is in the form of a textbook, is already drawing some criticism.
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Prep shortages, coverage restrictions create new colonoscopy barriers
Gastroenterologists are having to delay procedures and patients are canceling appointments.
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Former APA president suspended by Columbia for ‘racist’ tweet
“I’ve hurt many, and I am beginning to understand the work ahead to make needed personal changes and over time to regain your trust.”
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Dermatologists take to TikTok to share their own ‘hacks’
Laypeople are still the dominant producers – and have the most views – of dermatology content on TikTok.
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12 state boards have disciplined docs for COVID misinformation
“The staggering number of state medical boards that have seen an increase in COVID-19 disinformation complaints is a sign of how widespread the...