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Horrifying medical device malfunction: Abdominal implant erupts from leg

On May 7, 2011, Georgia resident Tonya Brand noticed a pain on the inside of her right thigh. As the…

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Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients

University of B.C. researchers have developed a groundbreaking coating that could make medical devices safer for millions of patients, reducing…

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Seven Stories About Promising Medical Discoveries

Read about breakthroughs to treat lupus, a possible birth-control revolution, a food-allergy fix that’s been hiding in plain sight, and…

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New medical AI tool identifies more cases of long COVID from patient health records

Investigators at Mass General Brigham have developed an AI-based tool to sift through electronic health records to help clinicians identify…

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Ohio Medical Cannabis Patient Numbers Continue To Drop

Since launching in August this year, Ohio’s adult-use cannabis sales have eclipsed $140m. And while medical sales remain reasonably strong,…

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Victoria’s Medical Cannabis Driving Trial (Finally) Begins

In the Australian state of Victoria, a trial has commenced investigating the impacts of medicinal cannabis on driving ability. Across…

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Strong Support For Medical Cannabis In Kansas

One of a handful of states yet to legalise medical cannabis, a recent survey found ongoing strong support in Kansas…

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Remote medical interpreting is a double-edged sword in healthcare communication, researchers find

Remote medical interpreting (RMI) may be hindering healthcare communication rather than helping it, according to a new study from the…

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An IRS Ruling Could Open Up 401(k) Matches for Student Loans, Medical Payments

Key Takeaways The IRS in August determined that a company could change its retirement plan to give employees the option…

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Researchers solve medical mystery of neurological symptoms in kids

Researchers at WashU Medicine collaborated with an international team of doctors and scientists to identify the cause of a rare…

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