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LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
OMG science

Controversial scientist says he'll use gene editing to end HIV & Alzheimer's

Controversial Chinese scientist He Jiankui faces consequences for gene-editing experiments on twins.
Despite criticism, He now aims to use 'base editing' to prevent Alzheimer's disease, setting the stage for potential breakthroughs in curing other diseases. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Medicine

Attorney general sues Heartbeat International for promoting unsafe 'abortion pill reversal' treatment

New York's Attorney General is taking legal action against anti-abortion group and affiliated centers for promoting unproven 'Abortion Pill Reversal.' [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Doctor Is Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of Patients, Including 5 Minors

A urologist has been found guilty of sexually abusing multiple patients, including minors, leveraging his medical position for abuse. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Nancy Neveloff Dubler, Mediator for Life's Final Moments, Dies at 82

Nancy Neveloff Dubler pioneered mediation in healthcare, leveling the field for diverse voices in medical decision-making. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

An FDA Overreaction to Theranos's Implosion Would Harm Patients

FDA proposing a new rule requiring approval for lab-developed tests to prevent fraudulent health tech debacles like Theranos. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Do dying people have a 'right to try' magic mushrooms? 9th Circuit weighs case

Patients' access to experimental therapies like psilocybin for end-of-life care is challenged by DEA restrictions despite state 'right to try' laws. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Supreme Court Appears Divided on Emergency Abortions In Idaho v. United States

The Idaho v. United States case centers around a conflict between the state's anti-choice law and the federal Emergency Treatment And Labor Act (EMTALA). [ more ]
Washington Post
5 days ago
US news

Louisiana moves to make abortion pills 'controlled dangerous substances'

Louisiana is considering categorizing mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, potentially penalizing possession without a prescription. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Law

The supreme court heard one of the most sadistic, extreme anti-abortion cases yet | Moira Donegan

Idaho's extreme abortion ban, prohibiting all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, has forced pregnant women to seek life-saving care out of state. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Law

The Supreme Court will decide the fate of emergency abortions. Here is what's at stake

Hospitals face legal conflicts in states with abortion restrictions, caught between federal and state laws during medical emergencies. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Law

Supreme Court: Idaho can enforce ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, pending lawsuits, impacting medical professionals and individuals [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

London doctor suspended after having sex with patient in hospital toilet cubicle

Dr. Onyekpe had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient at Whittington Hospital.
He was initially given a six-month suspension, which was overturned, and later a 12-month suspension after reconsideration. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Your Doctor's Words Could Make You Sick

Clinicians' language can unintentionally enhance the negative effects of the nocebo effect on patients receiving vaccines.
The nocebo effect, the evil-twin of the placebo effect, can cause harm due to negative expectations set by clinicians. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Biased test kept thousands of Black people from kidney transplant

Race-based kidney function test led to delayed transplants for Black patients.
Over 14,000 Black kidney transplant candidates credited for lost waiting time. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Health

Louisiana's strict abortion ban threatening women's healthcare in US state

Louisiana's abortion ban leading to denial of women's reproductive health care
Negative impact on prenatal care due to the abortion ban [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France politics

Macron announces assisted dying bill to go before French parliament in May

Assisted dying bill drafted in France for those facing incurable illnesses under strict controls
Macron aims to reconcile individual autonomy with national solidarity through the legislation [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Surveys show Americans don't trust AI to give medical advice. Here's why that matters

AI acceptance vs. human involvement in healthcare is a complex issue.
Balancing AI benefits with societal concerns is a challenge in healthcare. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Medicine

More states are considering bills allowing medically assisted death this year

Lawmakers in 19 states are considering bills to allow physicians to prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill patients.
Advocates say the practice brings humanity and dignity to death, while opponents argue it goes against physicians' responsibility to care for patients. [ more ]
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