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Explore the complexities and challenges that could arise for oncologists with the potential expansion of blood biopsy insurance coverage through the MCED Screening Coverage Act.

With a growing debate around the British Journal of Psychiatry’s decision not to retract a controversial abortion paper, we invite you to delve deeper into the ensuing implications for scientific publication standards and the interplay between science, politics, and law.

In light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, it’s more imperative than ever for healthcare practitioners to fortify their commitment towards equitable healthcare, unmask health disparities, and staunchly combat racial prejudice and discrimination.

According to emails, the February 2020 paper, written to disprove the lab-leak theory, was crafted under Dr. Fauci’s prompting with his final approval before publication, say House Republicans.

The Cancer Moonshot aims to enhance the lives of individuals and families dealing with and surviving cancer, lower the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the following 25 years, and ultimately put an end to cancer as we currently know it. In order to mobilize the federal government, the President established the first-ever Cancer Cabinet last year. He urged people, healthcare professionals, and leaders from various sectors to step up and take action in five key priority areas: (1) close the screening gap; (2) comprehend and address environmental exposure; (3) lessen the impact of preventable cancers; (4) bring cutting-edge research through the pipeline to patients and communities; and (5) support patients and their care. Here is the list of 13 more initiatives to go along with the already-introduced 25 programs, policies, and resources to address these five priority areas.

This physician sounds the alarm on CDC’s ill-founded mandates for mandatory masking, citing the recent Cochrane Review.