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Physician Empathy Tied to Better Outcomes for Chronic Pain Patients: Study

Perhaps most compelling is that researchers also determined physician empathy was more strongly associated with favorable outcomes than opioid treatment, non-pharmacological interventions, and lumbar spine surgery.

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Self-Care Tip of the Day: Check out my article "Forget Fad Diets, Embrace Real Change: Your Guide to a Healthier You"!

This article offers practical tips on building healthy habits that fit seamlessly into your life, leading you on a journey to a happier, more energized you.

Remember, prioritizing your health is an act of self-care. So, grab a comfy spot and let this article be your guide to a positive transformation!

nursefrombirth.substack.com/p/

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Biden touts lower drug prices with Bernie’s help

President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) joined together on Wednesday to highlight the administration’s efforts to lower health care costs along with the senator’s recent wins in pressuring drug companies to lower the prices of some commonly used inhalers.

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/

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Dive deeper into the conversation on National Minority Health Month! Check out my latest article shedding light on health disparities and our collective journey toward health equity. Let's spark change together!

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Rio de Janeiro declares dengue public health emergency ahead of Carnival

The outbreak wasn’t expected to derail Carnival, which officially starts Friday evening, but it has prompted a slew of special measures in hope of containing the illness.

nbcnews.com/news/latino/rio-de

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FDA says cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may increase risk of cancer

The agency is requiring drugmakers to add a warning label to its CAR-T therapy products, but it noted that the benefits of the treatment still outweigh the potential risks.

nbcnews.com/health/cancer/fda-

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CNN anchor Sara Sidner reveals stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis

“I have never been sick a day of my life. I don’t smoke, I rarely drink. Breast cancer does not run in my family,” Sidner said on CNN’s air. “And yet here I am with stage 3 breast cancer. It is hard to say out loud.”

Sidner noted stage 3 breast cancer “is not a death sentence anymore for most women.”

thehill.com/media/4395577-cnn-

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On January 3, 2024, Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., recalled approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products.

These items were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.

cdc.gov/salmonella/charcuterie

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As parents, you do everything you can to protect your kids' health. Today, there's
a way to prevent ! The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way
to prevent HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer.

cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/disea

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3️⃣Guinea Worm Disease Got Close to Eradication

The World Health Organization declared in 1980 that smallpox had officially been wiped out, thanks to successful vaccination campaigns around the globe. In 2023, another illness got on track to become the second-ever infectious disease to be eradicated, and the first to reach the milestone without medicine or a vaccine.

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FDA approves first ever DNA test to help screen for risk of opioid use disorder

The FDA approved the AutoGenomics AvertD test for use among adults who are considering treating acute pain with short-term prescription of opioid pain medicine, such as after a planned surgery.

The test is not intended to be used by patients being treated for chronic pain. The information from the test may help patients make better informed decisions, the FDA said.

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/

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What is ketamine, the drug tied to actor Matthew Perry's death?

The use of the drug ketamine has evolved since its development in the 1960s as a human and animal anesthetic. Today, it's known both as a promising new treatment for severe depression and as a psychedelic party drug.

npr.org/2023/12/15/1219761972/

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Two babies infected with dangerous bacteria sometimes found in powdered infant formula

The dangerous bacteria that sparked powdered formula recalls and shortages last year has infected two babies this year, killing a Kentucky child and causing brain damage in a Missouri infant.

Per FDA officials there was no evidence that the infections were linked to manufacturing and no reason to issue new recalls.

apnews.com/article/similac-neo

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Patients Expected Profemur Artificial Hips to Last. Then They Snapped in Half.

Over the past two decades, more than 750 Profemur hips like Little’s have fractured at the neck, an attorney for the manufacturer once said in court while defending the device as not defective.

kffhealthnews.org/news/article

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RSV in winter 2023: Everything you need to know about symptoms, treatments, shots

"RSV is a very common infection," Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist and chief innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital and an ABC News contributor, said. "Of course, we want to avoid illness, but, for the vast majority of people, they will recover. These are things to take seriously and to try to protect yourself, but there's also no reason for panic."

abcnews.go.com/Health/rsv-wint

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The federal theme for this year’s World AIDS Day, “Remember and Commit,” serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to act against HIV and honors those who have lost their lives to the epidemic, which has had a profound impact across the globe.

Remembering those we have lost not only pays tribute to their memory but also highlights the urgency of our commitment to ending the HIV epidemic.

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New Tests May Finally Diagnose Long COVID

Some patients say their symptoms are not taken seriously by their doctors and employers may be skeptical of their condition.

Now a new preprint study suggests that the elevation of certain immune system proteins are a commonality in long COVID patients and identifying them may be an accurate way to diagnose the condition.

medscape.com/viewarticle/99888

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Hell, maybe they are all gonna die up on that hill 🤔

Rand Paul uses Heimlich maneuver on Ernst during Senate GOP lunch

thehill.com/homenews/senate/43

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Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak Emerges in New York — Days After Similar Illness Reported in China

Officials in Warren county said that they do not believe there are new pathogens spreading

themessenger.com/health/new-yo

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