New Test Might Transform Male Infertility
Using epigenetics to assess sperm can better identify patients likely to have problems conceiving, a new study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘Unlimited’ Cancer Costs: The Medicare Part D Dilemma
One expert highlights the high cost of cancer drugs under Medicare Part D, and how somewhat arbitrary variations in a patient’s cancer type can lead to big differences in costs. Medscape Medical News …read more
Oklahoma Gov. Signs Bill That Bans Nearly All Abortions
The new law is the most restrictive abortion ban in the US. The only exceptions are a necessity to save the mother’s life or cases of rape/incest if they have been reported to police. WebMD Health News …read more
Abortion Debate May Affect Rx Decisions for Pregnant Women
Enactment of abortion restrictions in a growing number of states could have a chilling effect on therapy regimens in pregnant women and their desire to participate in clinical trials. Medscape Medical News …read more
Frustrated With Delays, Doctors Take Aim at Prior Authorization
Physicians say the process to get approval from insurance companies before treating patients has gotten out of hand. Undark …read more
CDC: Prescribe COVID Treatment Paxlovid Despite ‘Rebound’ Illness
The CDC recommends the oral drug for early-stage treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 among people at high risk for progression to severe disease. Medscape Medical News …read more
Google Must Protect Privacy of Abortion Patients
More than 40 Democratic members of Congress are asking Google to stop the unnecessary collection of people’s location data, arguing the information could be used to identify women seeking abortions. Associated Press …read more
Physicians Divided on Abortion, LGTBQ+ Rights: Survey
Like other Americans, physicians’ views on the major social issues of the day are more nuanced than it sometimes appears, according to a new survey. Medscape Medical News …read more
Man Pleads Guilty to Making Death Threats Against Fauci
The man, who is facing up to 10 years in prison, also threatened former NIH Director Francis Collins and state health officials. Medscape Medical News …read more
Small Study Finds No Obvious Physical Causes for Long COVID
However, experts caution against thinking of long COVID as having only subjective criteria and point out study limitations. Larger trials over time are necessary to get a true picture, they say. Medscape Medical News …read more