New plan could speed Medicare coverage for innovative devices
A new proposal could make it easier for patients to access breakthrough medical devices through Medicare.
Apr 24, 2026
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New EPA rule could loosen limits on medical device sterilization gas emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to loosen limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilize many medical devices that is also linked to cancer.
Mar 16, 2026
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What does it mean to be in a cancer clinical trial?
Many people are surprised to learn that clinical trials aren't just for people who have run out of standard treatment options, but are an important part of cancer care at every stage and most aspects of diagnosis and treatment. ...
Jan 14, 2026
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Energy insecurity linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression
A new study from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecurity—the inability to meet basic household energy needs—as a critical, yet often overlooked, social determinant of health.
Dec 18, 2025
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Researchers call for clear regulations on AI tools used for mental health interactions
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can converse, mirror emotions, and simulate human engagement. Publicly available large language models (LLMs)—often used as personalized chatbots or AI characters—are increasingly involved in ...
Dec 5, 2025
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Recent changes to EU chemicals legislation are rarely reflected in the EU pharmaceutical sector
Several changes have been made to EU chemicals policy and legislation with the aim of making society greener. These changes may affect the pharmaceutical sector in many ways, but they are rarely reflected in pharmaceutical ...
Dec 3, 2025
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Rising complexity in pediatric patients is reshaping hospital care
A new national analysis shows that over the past two decades, inpatient care for children with complex chronic conditions (CCCs) has become far more intensive—and is now overwhelmingly concentrated in urban teaching children's ...
Dec 2, 2025
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At some doctors' offices, AI is listening in the exam room
Bracken Babula starts patient visits these days by closing the exam room door and asking if they mind him recording their conversation. He hits a button on his mobile phone, checks that it is recording, and sits back in his ...
Nov 15, 2025
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Can you say no to your doctor using an AI scribe?
Doctors' offices were once private. But increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) scribes (also known as digital scribes) are listening in.
Sep 10, 2025
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Autonomous AI agents outpace medical device regulations, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) in health care is rapidly advancing beyond traditional applications. Autonomous AI agents are gaining significant attention for their potential to fundamentally transform medicine. However, researchers ...
Jul 21, 2025
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