Physician News

• Republican State Senator Helps Kill Bill Banning Sex Changes For Louisiana Minors
  
  '[A] decision should be made by a patient and a physician'
  Daily Caller.  Thursday, 25 May 2023.
• Megyn Kelly slams NYC hospital for placing pregnant white worker on leave in Citibike viral dispute
  
  Megyn Kelly slammed a New York City hospital for placing a pregnant physician's assistant on leave after she was falsely accused of stealing black man's Citibike.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 24 May 2023.
• Sources: NSAC to review Haney's shove of Loma
  
  After Devin Haney shoved Vasiliy Lomachenko at Friday's weigh-in, the Nevada State Athletic Commission requested that Lomachenko be examined and medically re-cleared by a physician, sources told ESPN.
  ESPN.  Saturday, 20 May 2023.
• Can ChatGPT Improve Racial Disparities In Healthcare?
  
  New research has found that ChatGPT generates better and more empathetic responses to patient inquiries compared to physicians. This article explores how ChatGPT can mitigate racial disparities in healthcare and medicine.
  Forbes.  Saturday, 6 May 2023.
• Instead of a hospital stay, he was given a cellphone with medical staff on speed dial
  
  More than 500 patients have participated in L.A. General's Safer at Home program, cared for remotely by several dozen nurses and five physicians.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 5 May 2023.
• Doctor reveals the signs that may mean you have Intestinal parasites
  
  British Dr. Sara Mesilhy, who is a Gastroenterologist with the Royal College of Physicians, told FEMAIL there are a number of different signs - including feeling hungry after meals.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 1 May 2023.
• Empowering Patients And Caregivers: A Solution To Healthcare's Looming Crisis
  
  Aging population and physician shortages will cause a healthcare crisis. The power balance in healthcare is shifting, empowering patients and caregivers can help. ...
  Forbes.  Thursday, 27 Apr 2023.
• Allegations of misconduct at transgender care center are "unsubstantiated": Report
  
  The investigation into the center came after a former employee made allegations of inappropriate conduct by physicians.
  CBS News.  Saturday, 22 Apr 2023.
• Henry Schein (HSIC) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?
  
  Henry Schein's (HSIC) medical business is expected to have gained from improved U.S. patient traffic to physician offices, ultimate care sites and ambulatory surgical centers.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 20 Apr 2023.
• Female physicians at California hospital take on medicine's gender gap
  
  Even though more than 50% of medical school students are women, a gender gap remains in top specialties.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 6 Apr 2023.
• Cardiovascular Systems (CSII) Finishes ECLIPSE Trial Enrollment
  
  Cardiovascular Systems' (CSII) ECLIPSE clinical trial data is likely to help physicians form an optimal treatment plan for patients with severely calcified coronary arteries.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 5 Apr 2023.
• Opinion: My pregnancy caused crushing pain. Why didn't my doctors think that was a problem?
  
  As a Black woman, I'm used to doctors not taking my pain seriously. But many physicians fail to see how they too can internalize racism and misogyny.
  Los Angeles Times.  Sunday, 26 Mar 2023.
• What is match day? Chicago medical students learn where they will spend residency
  
  The future is bright for these new physicians and it's clear we have an embarrassment of riches in our medical institutions right here in Chicago, with so many students hoping to match here in the city.
  ABC News.  Friday, 17 Mar 2023.
• Federal judge shares date of abortion pill hearing after media outlets criticize him for secrecy
  
  A coalition of physicians who oppose abortion asked the judge in November to order the FDA to withdraw its approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
  CNBC.  Monday, 13 Mar 2023.
• North Carolina lawmakers intervene to defend abortion pill restrictions in case testing FDA power
  
  A North Carolina physician sued the state in January to block its restrictions on mifepristone because they go beyond FDA regulations.
  CNBC.  Friday, 10 Mar 2023.

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