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Bias May Affect Providers’ Knowledge of Transgender Health
Study suggests that increased hours of education related to caring for transgender patients may not correlate to more competent care.
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What Drives Patients to Use Medical Marijuana: Mostly Chronic Pain
New study seeks to understand whether people are using cannabis for evidence-based reasons
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New Patient Privacy Rules Could Disrupt Critical Research
In a new paper, researchers and ethicists urge policymakers to view immortal cells differently from other biospecimens as new rules go into effect.
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Bringing Faith and Science Together to Fight HIV in Africa
An enterprising science-based education program enlists clergy to help spread the word about HIV prevention and treatment.
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Many Women Get Unnecessary Mammograms Before Breast Reduction Surgery
Nearly one-third of younger women without a known cancer risk receive the screening before breast reduction surgery, a test that can do more harm than good.
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Price Check: Experts Offer Tips for Avoiding Health Care Sticker Shock
Hospitals now have to tell you the price of their care — but that’s very different from what your cost will be.
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Nearly a Quarter of Antibiotic Prescriptions May Be Unnecessary
1 in 7 privately insured children and non-elderly adults among study cohort received antibiotics for cases that were not medically justified, new research finds.
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Examining the Consequences of Fragmented IBD Care
Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease often involves coordination among doctors and facilities. A new study finds there’s room for improvement.
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Tiny Digital ‘Tags’ Improve Eye Care by Tracking Every Step
A popular type of data collection is helping Kellogg providers make visits more meaningful for patients and reduce wait times.
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Pre-Medicare Years Bring Health Insurance Worries for Many
Almost half of Americans ages 50 to 64 are worried they won’t be able to afford insurance in retirement, and 68 percent are also concerned about federal changes to health insurance. 
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What a Judge’s Ruling on Health Care Means — and Doesn’t Mean — for You
Most important: Don’t panic. Second most important: Spread the word.
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A Holiday Gift to Primary Care Doctors: Proof of a Time Crunch
A study with a satirical spin drives home a real point about the demands on general practitioners’ time and expectations for shared decision-making in primary care.
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Millions of Low-Risk People with Diabetes May Be Testing Blood Sugar Too Often
A new study finds 1 in 7 people with type 2 diabetes who don’t use insulin monitor their blood sugar levels more often than guidelines suggest.
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Expanded Medicaid Means a lot for Health and Work Lives of Enrollees
Findings from Michigan enrollees may help other states understand the potential impact of Medicaid expansion and work requirements on health and employment.
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For Large Health Systems, Telehealth Programs Bring Challenges and Results
Researchers offer potential solutions for scaling-up increasingly popular remote healthcare services.