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The fact that we have this many chemo drugs in shortage is really concerning,” said Michael Ganio, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

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Austin doctors who treated trans kids leaving Dell Children’s clinic after AG Paxton ...

Dell Children’s said in a statement Saturday that while its adolescent medicine clinic remains open, “the physicians who previously staffed the clinic will be departing.” Parents said they were told about the doctors’ departures just hours after Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into “potentially illegal” activity at Dell Children’s.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

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Eisai, Biogen Alzheimer's drug Leqembi would cost US Medicare up to $5 billion a year ...

Wide coverage of Alzheimer's drug Leqembi would raise future costs for the U.S. Medicare health plan by $2 billion to $5 billion a year, according to a study led by researchers at the University of California,

New menopause drug for hot flashes gets FDA approval

U.S. health regulators on Friday approved a new type of drug for women dealing with uncomfortable hot flashes caused by menopause. The Food and Drug Administration approved the once-a-day pill from Astellas Pharma to treat moderate-to-severe symptoms,

Pitt study: Pregnant Black women disproportionately tested for drug use at hospitals

Having a baby and being subjected to a drug test has been a long-running practice at hospitals in Pennsylvania. But a recent University of Pittsburgh study shows race played a role in the testing. "We found that regardless of the patient's history of drug use,

'This is a tragedy all around' : family, coworkers mourn death of Oakland County Health Officer

Friday marked a day filled with so much heartache in Oakland County following the death of Health Officer Dr. Calandra Green.

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