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Lack of paid sick leave is a barrier to cancer screening
For those with paid sick leave mandates, screening rates are higher.
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COVID-19 shot appears to reduce diabetes risk, even after Omicron
Several studies conducted early in the pandemic suggested increased risks for both new-onset diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases following COVID...
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Low testosterone may raise risk of COVID hospitalization
According to the researchers, the findings do not suggest that hormone therapy be used as a preventive measure against COVID.
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DOJ complaint flags HCV drug denials for people with addiction
Alabama Medicaid has an illegal policy of denying HCV treatment to people who have used illegal drugs or alcohol, according to the complaint.
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WTC early responders have higher prevalence of liver disease
The site of the 9/11 attacks exposed responders to hepatotoxic dust, and earliest responders may require special attention and treatment.
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Negligent use of steroids
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Office of Inspector General
Health care fraud, waste, and abuse consume some 10% of federal health expenditures.
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‘Time lost is brain lost’
The plaintiff will typically be disqualified from offering medical testimony, unless there is “common knowledge.”
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Labeling of medication warnings
Issuing timely warnings regarding medical products promotes patient safety, and the law appears to place the major onus on the manufacturer.
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Legal duty to nonpatients: Driving accidents
A doctor’s legal duty may be extended to individuals other than patients in limited circumstances.
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Discovery of peer review and patient safety reports
Any given state’s statute on discovery requires careful reading because it could differ from other states’ directives.