Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
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‘Our Teams Deserve Better': Violence at Mass. Health Care Facilities Has Increased in Recent Years
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed our health care system to the brink with daily reports of overcrowded hospitals, staffing shortages and changing mandates. What wasn’t as widely reported was the inc... -
‘A Much Better Place': Top Boston Doctors Explain Mass. COVID Rates, Wastewater Data
COVID rates and wastewater levels are declining in Massachusetts and across New England, which is giving top Boston doctors some cautious optimism about the course of the pandemic.
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‘Curiosity Is the Cure': Local Experts Discuss Hurdles Facing Cannabis in Health Care
While most Americans have embraced cannabis in medicine, the health care and insurance industries are struggling to do the same. Between stigma, a lack of access to medical literature and conflicting ... -
Mass. Pharmacies Must Stock Family Planning Meds, Healey Admin. Says
Pharmacies in Massachusetts are required to stock all family planning medications, the Healey administration said Wednesday in guidance clarifying state regulations. The move comes after 20 attorneys ...