California
A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites
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There were nearly 50,000 emergency room visits for dog bites in California in 2022.Bay Area
State launches first-of-its-kind survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults
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A multidisciplinary group of researchers hopes to establish a benchmark for better understanding aging populations.Health Matters
Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans become disabled or die each year because of a diagnostic error.Featured in Category
America’s health system isn’t ready for the surge of seniors with disabilities
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More than a third of older adults have a disability. Many find it difficult to get the medical care they need.California
Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?
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Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists in detecting problems or diagnosing cancer has been moving rapidly into clinical use.California
California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training
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Abortion restrictions in 18 states have curtailed training in skills that doctors say are critical for OB-GYN specialists and others.California
California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat — indoors
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In some workplaces temperatures can soar to potentially dangerous levels.Around Town
