CDC updates flu vaccine recommendations
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ahead of the 2018-19 flu season, the CDC updated its recommendations on seasonal flu vaccine
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Russian bots were used to sow divisions on vaccines, researchers say
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) In the lead-up to the 2016 U.S. election, Russian bots and trolls took to Twitter
Read MoreOpen Medical Records Can Spur Frank Talk Between Doctors And Patients
(By Mara Gordon for NPR) One day this spring, an elderly patient of mine became upset with me because, she
Read MoreHealthcare is ready to invest in blockchain
According to a new survey from Deloitte, healthcare is ready to invest in blockchain as new business cases emerge. Healthcare
Read MoreNIH is investigating researchers who might have failed to disclose contributions from foreign governments
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is investigating roughly a half-dozen research institutions based
Read MoreMost physicians, nurses comfortable praying with patients, poll finds
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Most physicians, nurses and medical students said they were very or somewhat comfortable
Read MoreSupport for drug companies to put prices in consumer ads
In a letter of support for the Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act for 2019, or
Read MoreMedicare could have saved $925M by swapping brand-name combo drugs for generics
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Brand-name combination drugs may be more expensive than buying each drug separately, and
Read MoreA Late-Life Surprise: Taking Care Of Frail, Aging Parents
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) “This won’t go on for very long,” Sharon Hall said to herself when
Read MoreInsured family of 4 will spend average of $28K on healthcare this year, plus 6 other facts on healthcare costs
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare costs arise from various factors and present a struggle for Americans as
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