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Most donor-conceived children are told of their biological origins, research reveals

Four out of five parents tell their donor-conceived children about their biological origins, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

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Process for dealing with sexual misconduct by UK doctors requires major reform, say experts

The current process for managing sexual misconduct perpetrated by doctors in the UK requires major reform, say experts in The BMJ.

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Beyond the band-aid: A career opportunity as a school nurse

When thinking of nurses, the image that most often comes to mind is one of bustling hospital corridors, emergency rooms, and bedside care. However, one vital role that frequently goes unnoticed is that of the school nurse—a ...

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Escape rooms provide fun, help teach anatomy concepts creatively

Virtual escape rooms focusing on anatomy education concepts provide medical students with a fun, creative and challenging way to engage with classroom material, improve their critical thinking, and identify gaps in knowledge. ...

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ALS care: Global differences in life support decisions

A new study reveals striking international differences in how doctors approach the sensitive issue of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cultural norms and health ...

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US health boss Kennedy calls medical journals corrupt

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has attacked major medical journals, accusing them of collaborating with the pharmaceutical industry and threatening to bar government scientists from publishing in them.

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Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 mn

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said Monday it will buy genetic testing company 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million, a deal that provides the US biotech company with data on millions of clients.

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Purdue Pharma owners up opioid settlement offer to $6 bn

The owners of Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, have offered to pay up to $6 billion to victims of the US opioid crisis to settle an avalanche of litigation, according to a report filed Friday by a federal mediator.

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US Congress confirms new drug regulator chief

US cardiologist and scientist Robert Califf was narrowly confirmed Tuesday as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, despite opposition from Democrats who accused him of contributing to the country's opioid crisis.

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Pfizer sees Covid-19 drug sales topping $50 bn in 2022

Pfizer forecast more than $50 billion in 2022 sales for its Covid-19 vaccine and therapeutic on Tuesday as the pharmaceutical giant reported a more than doubling of annual profits on strong sales of its innoculation.

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COVID safe? It's our ancestors we should be thanking

We owe a vote of thanks to our ancestors for inventing some of the most important measures to keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, argues a University of Manchester scientist in a new book.

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Hospital patient without COVID shot denied heart transplant

A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man's family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying most transplant programs around the country set similar requirements to improve ...

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How nursing schools can forward nurse-led innovation

In order for nurses to lead in health and health care innovation, schools of nursing and nursing programs must think strategically about the knowledge and skills the next generation of nurses will need and then support those ...

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Philips faces fresh hit from toxic foam recall

Dutch electronics giant Philips said Wednesday it has set aside a further 225 million euros for a recall of faulty respiratory equipment that puts users at risk of inhaling toxic foam.