By David Pineles, MD
Peer Reviewed

In a major blow to the Democratic party, Republican Karen Handel won the special congressional election in Georgia, fending off Democrat Jon Ossoff . While some see this as a victory for President Trump, others are viewing this as a win despite Mr. Trump’s actions . In world news, Britain’s Prince Phillip, the 96-year old husband of Queen Elizabeth, spent his second night in King Edward VII Hospital for an unspecified infection . In sporting news, the the National …

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By Michelle Lo, MD

Peer Reviewed

This past week marks the first leg of president Trump’s foreign trip starting at Saudi Arabia, where he was lavished with extravagant gifts. While former president Obama slowed military cooperation with the kingdom from the concerns of the country’s indiscriminate bombing of civilians in Yemen, Trump may seek to expand them.

The number of suspected cases of Ebola has now risen to 29 in less than a week the Democratic Republic of Congo. The risk of spread is high …

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By Maxine W Stachel, MD

Peer Reviewed

The past week saw a massive worldwide cyber-hacking attack that affected many well-known brands and, disturbingly, at least a dozen hospitals in Britain’s National Health Service. Using a program allegedly stolen from the US National Security Administration, hackers were able to freeze NHS electronic medical records, which left doctors unable to access patient files and patients unable to access care. Outpatient appointments and elective surgeries were cancelled. Some emergency departments were even forced to divert patients needing urgent …

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HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – APRIL 01: #4 Always Dreaming (FL) wth jockey John Velazquez on board, wins the Xpressbet Florida Derby (Grade I) at Gulfstream Park on April 01, 2017 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. (Photo by Liz Lamont/Eclipse Sportswire/Getty Images)

By Alicia Cowley, MD, MBA

Peer Reviewed

This past Thursday, the American Health Care Act narrowly survived a full vote in the House. The American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and at least a dozen other health …

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By Janine Knudsen, MD

Peer Reviewed

In the first major demonstration of scientists and science-lovers in the US, last Saturday thousands of people descended on the Mall in Washington, DC, and rallied in the March for Science. Clever signs abounded as the marchers protested against the threats to governmental science funding, the use of “alternative facts”, and many issues in between. Down the street at the White House, Trump was busy turning out new policies before April 29th, his 100th day in office. This past …

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