15 organizations will receive funding to train OB-GYN and family medical doctors. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $11 million to 15 organizations dedicated to…
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Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Drug Case on a Technicality
The justices determined the “plaintiffs lack standing to challenge the FDA’s actions“ on expanding access to mifepristone. The Supreme Court released its unanimous decision that doctors’ groups lacked…
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Justice Department Charges 5 Californians for Medicare Fraud
Fake hospices were opened to tap federal funding. The Department of Justice facilitated the arrest of five California residents charged with defrauding Medicare of more than $15 million…
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Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Pancreatic Cancer Treatments
She asks for prayers and expresses her commitment to “working with Congressional leadership.“ Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas reported she is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. The…
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VA Honored for Department Medical Research
Labs recognized by Nature Index, doctors recognized in Time 100 Health List. The Nature Index, a prestigious database of scientific journals, recently recognized the Department of Veterans Affairs…
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FDA Schedules Panel Meeting on Alzheimer’s Drug
The June meeting was scheduled after expedited approval was denied. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it has scheduled a meeting of the Peripheral…
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FDA Approves Treatment for Uncomplicated UTIs
The medication, Pivya, is now an option for women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pivya tablets for treating uncomplicated urinary tract…
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Representative Grijalva Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Says he will continue legislative duties as he undergoes treatment. Representative Raúl Grijalva of Arizona announced this week that he has been diagnosed with cancer. A persistent cough…
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Representative Boebert Undergoes Emergency Surgery
She has a rare condition that caused a blood clot which surgeons removed. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado had emergency surgery Tuesday for a blood clot due to…
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Supreme Court Hears Medication Abortion Case
Mifepristone is a prescription drug used in medication abortions that can sent via the mail. The Supreme Court heard initial arguments for the restriction of mifepristone, a prescription…
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