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More US Patients to Have Easy, Free Access to Doctor's Notes
Patients soon will have free, electronic access to the notes their doctors write about them under a new federal requirement for transparency
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Manhattan Doctor Indicted for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Dozens of Female Patients
A one-time Manhattan doctor has been indicted by a federal grand jury on allegations that he sexually abused dozens of female patients over a period of decades. Federal prosecutors say Robert Hadden, formerly affiliated with Columbia University, allegedly abused both minors and adults from the early 1990s through 2012. Among his victims, they say, was a young woman he delivered…
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His Incredible Journey: How One Man Went From Security Guard to Doctor to Frontline Hero
Dr. Russell Ledet joins LX News to share his inspirational story of how he went from being a security guard to a doctor, saving lives from COVID-19. Dr. Ledet also talked about his “15 White Coats” organization, a group of Black medical students who sponsor scholarships for their peers.
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‘Some of the Sickest ICU Patients': Local Trauma Surgeon Describes Scene at NYC Hospital During Peak of Crisis
Trauma Surgeon Dr. Matthew Martin spent three weeks in New York City helping a hospital deal with an influx of critical COVID-19 cases at the height of their outbreak. He said it was the worst he’s ever seen.
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Should You Cancel a Routine Doctor's Visit?
These days everything is centered on the coronavirus – and rightfully so. We’ve canceled parties, vacations, and visits with family, but should we cancel routine health care appointments? Ron Segal, who has asthma said, “We have my asthma managed pretty well with inhalers. Usually, when I have an episode that the inhalers can’t take care of, I will call...
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Routine Medical Appointments During the Pandemic
NBC 7’s Mari Payton spoke to a local doctor about best practices for routine medical checkups.
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Doctor Accused of Selling Fake COVID-19 Cure Followed President's Lead: Attorney
The attorney for a San Diego physician arrested for allegedly selling what he described as a miracle cure for coronavirus argues his client is being unfairly charged.
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Therapists Are Teaming up to Give Free Sessions to Essential Workers
CoronavirusOnlineTherapy.org is made up of more than 3,500 volunteer therapists providing free or low-cost services to frontline workers in the U.S. The group has received more than 7,000 requests in the last two weeks and a shout-out from actress Kristen Bell.
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Local Physician Accused of Selling Fake Coronavirus Cure Has Dial-In Arraignment
A San Diego physician is due in federal court on Friday following his arrest for allegedly selling what he described as a “miracle cure” that could render people immune from COVID-19 for at least six weeks.
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Doctor Due in Court for Fake Coronavirus Cure
A Carmel Valley doctor is due to appear in federal court after he allegedly sold people fake coronavirus miracle cures.
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‘You're Playing Russian Roulette With This Virus,' Warns Doctor Treating COVID-19 Patients
As hospitals get busier with more coronavirus patients, a Chicago doctor is sharing his story to warn people who aren’t taking the pandemic seriously.
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Should You Really Be Wearing Gloves?
It’s hard to go a day without seeing someone in gloves. County health leaders recently swung their support in favor of masks, stepping off initial sentiments to keep masks in the hands of health care workers embroiled in the fight. Could health care leaders soon do an about-face on gloves? Dr. Georgine Nanos doesn’t think so. Nanos, who specializes...
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Facial Coverings are Strongly Recommended, But What About Gloves?
NBC 7’s Claudette Stefanian explains how gloves can do more harm than good in fighting the spread of COVID-19.
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Stanford Expert Compares COVID-19 to Other Local Viruses
A number of people who became ill with upper respiratory infections in January are now wondering if they had COVID-19. And if so, would they now be immune to the coronavirus?
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Santa Rosa Doctor Faces Discipline For Vaccination Exemptions
A state medical official has filed disciplinary charges against a Santa Rosa doctor who issued medical exemptions from vaccination for three children, accusing him of gross negligence.
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Doctor Stabbed to Death in El Sereno Home
A 76-year-old doctor was found stabbed to death in her El Sereno home. Christine Kim reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.
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Nepalese Boy Finally Finds Help in California for Cushing Disease
This 10-year-old Nepalese boy proved to be a real trooper.
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Doctors' Dirty Secrets: Why It's Important You Check Your Doctor's Background
The NBC4 I-Team found that several doctors in Southern California are registered sex offenders and finding the information on the state’s medical board website isn’t that easy.
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Dr. Philip Chung Pil Paik of Scripps Ranch Faces Discipline
The Medical Board of California has filed an accusation and a petition to revoke probation against Dr. Chung Pil Paik of Scripps Ranch.
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USC Doctor Researches Depression and Disability in Aging Latinos
University of Southern California associate professor Maria Aranda never left the east side of Los Angeles, a community where she was born and raised and where she’s now doing research aimed at helping an older generation of Latinos