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This startup says its AI can speed insurance approval of health treatments

Prior authorization processes are frustrating for doctors and delay medical care for patients, prompting calls for reform.
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I Suffered Through An Excruciating Medical Procedure. I Was Furious When I Discovered Why.

The author reflects on a friend's breast cancer diagnosis, sharing personal experiences and insights into a significant medical procedure called SLNB.

The awful unreality of the case for transitioning kids exposed

The Supreme Court case challenges Tennessee's ban on sex-reassignment procedures for minors, questioning the validity of claims made by proponents of child gender transition.

19 Hard-To-Swallow Realities About Experiencing A Coma, According To People Who Lived Through Them

The author's experience highlights the unpredictability of surgery and the profound impacts of surviving a traumatic medical event.
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IUD insertions can hurt. The CDC advises doctors to do more to reduce the pain

The insertion of an IUD can cause severe pain, leading to calls for improved communication and pain management in gynecological procedures.

'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough

Wendy McLean's distressing hysteroscopy highlights the need for better pain management and awareness in gynecological procedures.

IUD insertions can hurt. The CDC advises doctors to do more to reduce the pain

The insertion of an IUD can cause severe pain, leading to calls for improved communication and pain management in gynecological procedures.

'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough

Wendy McLean's distressing hysteroscopy highlights the need for better pain management and awareness in gynecological procedures.
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Dreams of the East Elevens

Jeri struggles with malfunctioning health technology and faces bureaucratic challenges in accessing necessary medical refits.

This Georgia Mother's Abortion-Related Death Was Preventable, Experts Say

Georgia's abortion law has severe implications for women's health care, leading to preventable deaths like that of Amber Nicole Thurman.

Thanks to Reddit, a new diagnosis is bubbling up across the nation

The emergence of retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction highlights an often-overlooked medical condition that can significantly impact daily life.

I'm a child life specialist - here's how we help children and families cope in the hospital

Children's hospitals focus on personalizing healthcare experiences and providing support services for children and families.

Banker gets 'substantial' payout from surgeon after operation leaves one leg 16cm shorter than the other

Leg-lengthening surgery involves extreme procedures and can lead to legal disputes over unsatisfactory outcomes.

Everett woman dies after medical procedure in Somerville home, investigation underway

Authorities investigating death and injury following alleged medical procedures at a Somerville home.

Death of London toddler 14 months after swallowing plastic googly eye prompts coroner's warning

A London toddler, aged 2, died after swallowing a plastic object, sparking a warning from the coroner.
Coroner raised concerns over the lack of national guidance for hospitals regarding children who may have swallowed small objects.

King Charles III will have a prostate operation next week while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery

King Charles III will undergo a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate next week.
Princess Kate will remain at a private hospital in London for up to two weeks after undergoing planned abdominal surgery.

Obesity surgery to butt lifts: UK concern over unregulated plastic surgery expo

The article discusses the rise in surgical tourism in the UK, with events like the Health Tourism Expo showcasing various surgical procedures and services available abroad.
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