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AAFP makes the case for upholding privacy with substance abuse data

Family physicians must balance treatment of patients with chronic pain against challenges faced by patients who have substance abuse issues. In both cases, patient privacy must be paramount to facilitate the free flow of information between patient and provider, the American Academy of Family Physicians recently told federal regulators. In a letter to Elinore McCance-Katz,… Read More »

Grow a mo for a cause

In 2003, two Melbourne mates decided over a quiet beer to bring the moustache back into vogue and in the process, raise money and awareness for men’s health and prostate cancer. Held during November, 30 other men embraced the initiative, which was aptly dubbed Movember. Fast forward to 2019 and there are now official Movember… Read More »

After marathon cheat’s suicide, man who busted him said he would do it again

The marathon detective who nabbed a cheating runner who later killed himself in shame says he’d do it again. “It was such an egregious case, I can’t imagine I wouldn’t have reported on it,” Derek Murphy told The Post. “But I ­always exercise caution. I look for true intent.” Sunday’s New York City Marathon recalls… Read More »