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Philadelphia Doctor Stabbed Multiple Times in Head and Face by Patient
Philadelphia Police said the suspect was taken into custody after he stabbed the doctor who was treating him at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Johns Hopkins Doctor Thinks COVID Will Be Largely Gone By April
Dr. Marty Makary argues that more than half of the American population has reached herd immunity and predicts that the coronavirus pandemic will be "mostly gone" by April.
Health Care Workers Risk Burn Out. How Will They Get the Care They Need?
After an already superhuman effort over the last year, working through successive surges in caseloads and the end not yet in sight, three quarters of frontline health care workers report feeling overwhelmed.
Doctor Fired For Allegedly Stealing 9 Doses of COVID Vaccine for Family
Dr. Hakan Gokal's lawyer says that had he not taken the vial, the vaccine doses would have expired and been unusable anyway.
Doctor Wipes Away $650,000 in Debt From 200 Cancer Patients' Bills
Dr. Omar Atiq, an oncologist who founded a cancer treatment center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, sent out a holiday greeting to patients before Christmas, letting them know their outstanding payments would be cleared.
Doctor Pleads for COVID Vaccines After Six Deaths in 12, 'Please Hurry'
Douglas Allen Arenberg, a pulmonary diseases specialist with Michigan Medicine, said the wait has been "demoralizing" as many states begin to roll out doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Biden COVID Adviser Slams Politicization of Masks
"A mask is a basic hygienic measure. This is not a political statement," said Celine Gounder, adding, "They're cheap, and they don't shut down the economy."
Does Wearing a Face Mask Lower Oxygen Level? Doctor Disproves Myth in Video
The doctor also clears up some other misconceptions about wearing face masks and oxygen levels for Newsweek.
'I'm a Trans GP Fighting for Better LGBTQ Health—J.K. Rowling's Words Hurt'
A lot of women do not menstruate. As a doctor I see a lot of women who suffer from medical conditions that make them unable to menstruate—people with eating disorders, people suffering with stress and depression or those who have infertility issues.
Doctor Diagnosed With Coronavirus Says It Felt Like 'Drowning in My Lungs'
"I was so short of breath and I couldn't breath, and I just wanted to tell my kids that they are the most important thing in the world to me," Dr. Julie John told CNN.
Trump's Former Doctor Slipped Him Vegetables and Hid Ice Cream
Ronny Jackson told reporters White House medical staff took various measures to improve the president's diet and help him lose pounds.
Emergency Doctor Confronts Mike Pence in Iowa Over Medicaid Cuts
In their encounter in Des Moines, Pence told the doctor he hadn't heard about the planned cuts.
Ancient Egypt's Mythic Merit Ptah Helped 'Open Medicine and STEM to Women'
Merit Ptah is frequently cited as the first female physician—even though there is no solid evidence she existed, says medical historian Jakub Kwiecinski.
Doctor Remembers Treating Suspected Tree of Life Synagogue Shooter
Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, the president of Allegheny General Hospital, lived across the street from the Tree of Life synagogue and treated the suspect.
Russian Missile Accident: Medical Staff Not Warned About Nuclear Radiation
The explosion killed at least five people and is believed to have involved a new nuclear-powered cruise missile.
French Doctor Suspected of Poisoning Dozens of Patients
It is suspected that the doctor injected 24 patients aged from 8 to 80, between 2008 and 2016.
Patient Bankruptcy Fears Hurt Care, Says Doctor Supporting Medicare for All
"The reality for many people in this country is that seeking medical care means weighing one's health against one's wallet."
Where Have Measles Cases Been Reported in 2019?
So far this year, 387 cases of the disease have been reported across the country.
Ohio Doctor Fired Over Anti-Semitic Tweets
The Cleveland Clinic said they were aware of Lara Kollab's controversial tweets and that her beliefs did not "reflect those of our organization."
Prosecutors: Man Posed As Doctor, Prescribed Medication
Kyle Larson told patients his name was Dr. Kyle Ellis and allegedly prescribed his own Ritalin and amoxicillin medication.
Doctor Retires Over $300,000 Loan from Dementia Patient
The doctor borrowed the money about 20 years ago and claims she was set up by the patient.
Doctor Gets 57-Month Sentence for Fake Prescriptions
"Neither their medical license nor their white lab coat will protect them from enormous consequences of illegal drug distribution."
Millions for Man Who Lost Arm Because of Young Doctor
Ilija Loncar, 30, requested treatment for flu-like symptoms, but ended up with a gangrenous right arm.
Doctor Resigns After Sexist Comments in Medical Journal
Dr. Gary Tigges quit his leadership roles after making comments that left his female colleagues "deeply hurt and offended."
'The Good Doctor' Season 2 Trailer
The actor is playing Dr. Blaize, Dr. Glassman's oncologist.
Doctor Convicted of Raping Patient Gets No Jail Time
"It's the feeling that you can't do anything. You can't do anything to save yourself," the victim said.
Ewan McGregor on Adult Danny and 'Doctor Sleep'
"I'm already thinking I know the character more than Stephen King."
Doctor Suspended for Alleged White Supremacy Views
Racist comments online have been linked to the doctor by anti-fascists in New York.
Police Release Sketch of Pres. Bush Dr Murder Suspect
Police searched surveillance cameras for footage of the fleeing suspect.