FDA Wants More Diversity in Clinical Trials
Barriers to participation include suspicion of doctors, religion, health illiteracy, and lack of understanding of clinical trials. WebMD Health News …read more
Kentucky Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto of Abortion Ban
The Democratic governor’s veto will force the only two abortion clinics in Kentucky to stop providing the procedures for women. Associated Press …read more
Fourth Pfizer Dose Better for Severe Than Symptomatic COVID: Study
Compared with a third dose, a fourth dose was found to be 45% more effective against infection and 74% more effective against death. But a leading expert says it “will have no impact on this pandemic.” Medscape Medical News …read more
Disparities Persist in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes
The researchers conducted a study to evaluate if the frequency of adverse pregnancy outcomes with gestational diabetes changed over time and if the risk of these outcomes differed by maternal race and ethnicity. Medscape Medical News …read more
COVID and Drug Overdoses Contributed to Highest US Death Toll
More than 460,000 Americans died from COVID last year, as compared to about 385,000 in 2020. WebMD Health News …read more
Judge Tosses Challenge to Florida’s Abortion Waiting Period
Women will have to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion under a ruling by a Florida judge in a nearly seven-year battle over the waiting period. Associated Press …read more
JAMA Names First Black Editor-In-Chief
The Journal of the American Medical Association has appointed prominent health-equity researcher Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, as the first person of color to serve as editor-in-chief. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Food Allergies
Food-related reactions can cause significant GI discomfort, but the right diagnostic tools can catch them in your patients, according to allergist Dr Clifford Bassett. Medscape Gastroenterology …read more
Maryland Lawmakers Override Gov’s Veto of Abortion Expansion
The state will end a restriction that only physicians can provide abortions. The new law will enable nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants to provide them with training. Associated Press …read more
New Documentary Probes ‘the Pill’
Use is widespread: 12 million women are currently on the pill, and 80% of women have used it at some point in their life. WebMD Health News …read more