Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Endometriosis: Diagnosing the debilitating condition

In remarks this month to members of Congress and their staffs, Dr. Wendaline VanBuren, a Mayo Clinic radiologist who specializes in gynecologic imaging, discussed the importance of research in improving early detection and ...

Medical economics

US politicians should open more health records, GOP senator says

Top elected officials such as the U.S. president and members of Congress should release health records, including neurological tests, so people know whether they're mentally up to the job, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy ...

Medications

A novel prescription to combat drug shortages

Prescription drug shortages, a longstanding issue for patient care in the United States, are reportedly reaching all-time highs. Safety lapses at manufacturing sites, razor-thin profit margins, and stiff competition have ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How to help kids through difficult times (like now)

Navigating life these days is tough for an adult. So, imagine what it's like for children. They can't see their friends because schools and camps are closed due to the pandemic. They aren't allowed to go to birthday parties ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Test maker targeted by FDA says it responded to US concerns

A company targeted by the Food and Drug Administration for selling unauthorized coronavirus antibody tests says it has responded to regulators' concerns, though it has no business operations in the U.S.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UN chief tells US it will combat cholera in Haiti

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told members of the U.S. Congress Friday that the United Nations is committed to helping Haiti overcome a cholera epidemic even though it is refusing to pay compensation to victims who blame ...

Health

FDA chief renews push for specialty pharmacy rules

(AP)—The head of the Food and Drug Administration renewed her push for new rules to help police pharmacies like the one that triggered a deadly meningitis outbreak, even as members of Congress expressed little interest ...

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