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U.S. poised to approve breakthrough treatment

At age 19, Joe Tsogbe underwent his first hip replacement. In his 20s, he averaged about nine hospitalizations a year. By his 30s, that rose to more than a dozen.  All the result of sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder where a genetic mutation causes normally full-moon shaped red …

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Doximity announces DocDefender to remove doctor information online

Doximity at the New York Stock Exchange for their IPO, June 24, 2021. Source: NYSE Doximity, the medical website that’s used by more than 80% of U.S. doctors, is now trying to protect its millions of members after a spike in harassment that started during the Covid pandemic. The 13-year-old …

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Pregnant Latinas face greater maternal health concerns

Zaza Cristina Robles worked as a pregnancy coach in her native Peru, so when she arrived in the U.S. at 16 weeks pregnant, the first thing she did after settling in with her in-laws was to seek medical care. “When they showed us the bill, it was so expensive, my …

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Big pharma blockbuster obesity drug battle is headed for $100 billion

Ozempic drug to treat diabetes. Courtesy: Ozempic In their most recent earnings reports, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly proved why they are the undisputed heavyweights in the prizefight for control of the rapidly growing weight-loss medications market. Beyond staggering sales figures for Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy and Lilly’s Mounjaro, news …

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UK begins Covid vaccine rollout early with new variant under watch

Covid-19 vaccination centre at a Chemist shop on 28th April 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — England on Monday began its winter Covid-19 and flu vaccination campaign ahead of schedule as it monitors a new variant and seeks to avoid another …

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New York legal marijuana program expands retail licenses

A woman walks by a smoke shop in New York City that displays a marijuana leaf in the window, June 16, 2023. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Coss Marte’s marijuana dispensary in lower Manhattan has already cost him over $1 million, and it’s not even open …

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Planet Fitness shares sink after board ousts CEO

Chris Rondeau, CEO of Planet Fitness Adam Jeffery | CNBC In a move that stunned investors and employees alike, Planet Fitness ousted company veteran Chris Rondeau from his post as CEO, the workout chain said Friday in a press release. Shares closed nearly 16% lower in the wake of the …

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4 in 5 employees in Asia at risk developing mental health issues: study

Employees in Asia are under “significant mental health strain,” with 82% having a moderate to high risk of developing mental health issues. That’s according to a new report from insurance broker Aon and TELUS Health, which found that 35% of workers in Asia have a high mental health risk profile, …

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Amazon to offer reproductive care to 1 million employees

Amazon, the United States’ second-largest employer, will now offer fertility and family planning services to employees through a partnership with Maven Clinic. The free offering will be available to more than 1 million eligible Amazon employees spread across 50 countries outside of the U.S. and Canada. Through this partnership, Amazon …

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Hospitals use A.I. like Microsoft Nuance’s DAX app to fight burnout

When Dr. Tra’chella Johnson Foy greets her patients, she sits across from them facing away from the computer in the exam room. Then, she pulls out her phone, and asks for permission to record the appointment. “It listens in on our visit so I can pay more attention to you,” …

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