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North Texas med student finds hope on Match Day after facing tragedy
Friday is Match Day! Friday morning thousands of soon-to-be doctors across the country found out what residency program they were accepted into. This is the next phase of their training as physicians. In Fort Worth more than 200 medical students at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine found out their fate.
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Med students in Fort Worth gather for Match Day
Friday morning thousands of soon-to-be doctors across the country found out what residency program they were accepted into. This is the next phase of their training as physicians. In Fort Worth more than 200 medical students at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine found out their fate.
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Match Day culminates the story of strength for one North Texas medical student who overcame tragedy
‘Signing Day’ is for high school seniors as ‘Match Day’ is for medical students. Every year on the same day at the same time, thousands learn their fate regarding the next step in becoming a doctor. Friday morning thousands of soon-to-be doctors across the country found out what residency program they’ll attend after graduation. Every year, anxious fourth-year medical...
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5 things to know about Dr. Marty Makary
Here are five things to know about surgeon and author Dr. Marty Makary.
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Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens, claims son died from rising cost of asthma meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn’t afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication.
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Trump's China tariffs likely to drive up drug prices, spur shortages, experts say
China is playing an increasing role in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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FDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute pain
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, NBC News reported.
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Special Olympics athletes work with medical students to help them become better physicians
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine students practiced patient care with Special Olympics athletes, learning the importance of empathy and communication in medicine.
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Medical students learn bedside manner with help from Special Olympics athletes
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine students practiced patient care with Special Olympics athletes, learning the importance of empathy and communication in medicine. NCB 5’s Noelle Walker has the story.
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Do dogs need coats? How to protect pets from the cold, according to a vet
Here are hazards that pet owners should watch out for in winter weather, from antifreeze poisoning to frozen bodies of water, according to veterinary medicine expert Dr. Steven Marks.
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Tennessee woman accused of selling fake weight loss drugs as counterfeit concerns grow
The woman was accused of selling counterfeit versions of popular weight loss drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy. Experts say fakes have exploded in the U.S.
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Trump's tariffs could raise the cost of generic drugs in the U.S.
The cost of generic drugs for many people could go up if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose sweeping tariffs on products from China and other foreign countries, policy experts say.
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Clinical trials sparking hope for Alzheimer's patients: ‘Holding my own'
A clinical trial is testing whether an existing drug could benefit patients with Alzheimer’s disease, in hopes of making symptom-improving medication more accessible for people experiencing mild cognitive impairment.
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Surgeons in Philadelphia successfully separate conjoined twin boys
After spending nearly a year at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, conjoined twins Amari and Javar Ruffin were successfully separated.
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Remember the prescription drug shortages from last year? The problem hasn't gone away
Forty years after the Hatch-Waxman Act created a market for affordable generic versions of prescription medications, it is struggling with persistent shortages.
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American scientists win Nobel Prize for the discovering of microRNA
Their surprising discovery revealed an entirely new dimension to gene regulation as the microRNAs are proving to be fundamentally important for how organisms develop and function.
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Maker of Ozempic and Wegovy faces grilling over high cost of weight loss drugs
Is Novo Nordisk helping Americans save taxpayer money or ripping them off? The company’s CEO is scheduled to testify Tuesday on Capitol Hill.
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Some North Texas medical students are getting hands-on, holographic learning
Texas Christian University’s new medical school building features unique technology for the next generation of physicians– some of it, you can’t find anywhere else in the Lone Star State.
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Eli Lilly's weight loss drug slashes the risk of developing diabetes in long-term trial
The late-stage trial on tirzepatide also found that patients experienced sustained weight loss over the roughly three-year treatment period.
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Successful first day for new medical-focused high school in Dallas
A grant from Bloomberg, Uplift Charter Schools and Baylor Scott and White have collaborated to establish a school dedicated to. training and certifying urban students for careers in the medical field