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A Pulse Oximeter That Adjusts to Skin Tone? Why ChromaSense Matters
Pulse oximeters often misread oxygen levels in patients with darker skin, delaying care. Tufts University developed ChromaSense, a…
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Common Childhood Immunization Myths — And What the Evidence Actually Shows
Written by Dr. Cindy Pavla Ofori-Amanfoh, MD, this guest article breaks down common childhood immunization myths with the…
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Peptide Therapy Is Having a Regulatory Moment. Here’s What Patients Should Know Before the Hype Gets Louder
The FDA advisory committee recommended easing restrictions on six unapproved peptides for compounding, yet these substances are not…
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An Oral Vitiligo Drug Just Hit a Major Phase 3 Milestone
Pfizer’s LITFULO shows promise in treating nonsegmental vitiligo, achieving significant repigmentation in trials, but is not yet approved…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce: What to Know About the Parasite Behind the Recall
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has affected over 1,644 people across five states, prompting recalls from…
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Direct Primary Care: The Old-Fashioned Doctor’s Visit, Reimagined
Written by Ruth Solomon, MD, this guest article explores how Direct Primary Care makes healthcare more accessible, personal,…
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