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Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

NPR Health

A buyout to take the drugstore chain private would give it more flexibility to make changes to improve its business without worrying about Wall Street's reaction. (Image credit: Gene J.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A preventive care visit serves as one of the most valuable tools for maintaining your long-term health. Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Understanding how to prepare for this important appointment ensures you receive maximum benefit from your healthcare provider’s expertise.

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FDA Would Like to Join You in the Sandbox When Developing AI Enabled Devices

FDA Law Blog

By Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Principal Medical Device Regulatory Expert In the past three months, FDA has released two guidance documents related to artificial intelligence (AI) enabled medical devices: (1) a final guidance titled Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions (PCCP Guidance, which we blogged about here ) was issued in December

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PC for People Experiencing Homelessness: Naheed Dosani

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Summary Transcript CME Summary I was very proud to use the word apotheosis on todays podcast. See if you can pick out the moment. I say something like, Palliative care is, in many ways, the apotheosis of great palliative care. And I believe that to be true. When you think about the early concepts that shaped the field, you can see how palliative care for persons experiencing homelessness fits like a hand in a glove: total pain envisioned by Cicely Saunders, which even its earliest sketche s in

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DOJ Position on Administrative Law Judges

FDA Law Blog

By Andrew J. Hull Late last month, the Department of Justice filed a short statement regarding administrative law judges (ALJs). The statement, issued by the Departments Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle, states in its entirety: Today the Department of Justice determined that multiple layers of removal restrictions shielding administrative law judges (ALJs) are unconstitutional.

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DOJ dismisses Biden-era lawsuit challenging Idaho's strict abortion ban

NPR Health

The Justice Department has dismissed a Biden-era lawsuit challenging Idaho's strict abortion ban. Now, a hospital says it's suing to protect people with high-risk pregnancies.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we firmly believe that preventing health problems before they arise is always preferable to treating them after they’ve developed. Preventive care encompasses a wide range of healthcare services designed to maintain wellness, identify risk factors, and detect disease early when treatment is most effective. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best examples of preventive care that can help you and your family maintain optimal health throughout all

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Trump says 'male circumcision in Mozambique' is a 'scam.' What's the program about?

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In his Tuesday address to Congress, President Trump listed U.S.-funded programs that he considers an "appalling waste" including "$10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique.

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5 takeaways from the confirmation hearing for Trump's FDA nominee

NPR Health

Dr. Marty Makary, President Trump's pick to run the Food and Drug Administration, faced questions from the Senate HELP Committee on the abortion pill, vaccines, FDA firings and chemicals in food.