Fake tests for sexually transmitted infections are readily available online — “for entertainment purposes only.” But what happens when they’re used deceptively?
Category: Tests (Medical)
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Why You Should Double-Check That S.T.I. Test
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6 High-Tech Wellness Retreats
The New York Times – Travel:Yoga classes and beach massages? That’s so 2019. Since the pandemic, hotels and resorts around the world have embraced services like comprehensive blood tests, IV infusions and 3-D scans.
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6 High-Tech Wellness Retreats
The New York Times – Travel:Yoga classes and beach massages? That’s so 2019. Since the pandemic, hotels and resorts around the world have embraced services like comprehensive blood tests, IV infusions and 3-D scans.
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How A.I. Is Being Used to Detect Cancer That Doctors Miss
The New York Times – Business:Hungary has become a major testing ground for A.I. software to spot cancer, as doctors debate whether the technology will replace them in medical jobs.
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First At-Home Test for Flu and Covid Is OK’d by the FDA
The New York Times – Business:But the company that created the 30-minute, over-the-counter test has filed for bankruptcy, so the product’s eventual availability to consumers remains unclear.
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U.S. Announces New Covid Test Requirements for Travelers From China
The New York Times – Travel:The Biden administration said those coming from China, Hong Kong and Macau must show negative coronavirus tests before entering the United States.
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Why Many Older Women Are Getting Pap Tests They Don’t Need
The New York Times – Business:Women over 65 are being screened for cervical cancer in diminishing numbers. But some are reluctant to give up the tests.
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Ramesh Balwani, No. 2 Theranos Executive, Is Sentenced for Fraud
The New York Times – Business:Ramesh Balwani, the former chief operating officer of the failed blood testing start-up, was convicted of 12 counts of fraud in July.
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China’s ‘Zero Covid’ Policy Changes, Explained
The New York Times – Business:The Chinese government ordered officials to cut back on mass testing and hair-trigger regional lockdowns, in a pivot from stringent pandemic rules.
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FDA Considering New Approach to Blood Donation by Gay and Bisexual Men
The New York Times – Business:The agency may put in place a personalized risk assessment to replace the current prohibition on men who have had sex with men in the previous three months.
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Elizabeth Holmes Is Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Fraud
The New York Times – Business:Ms. Holmes was convicted in January of four counts of wire fraud for deceiving investors with claims about her blood testing start-up Theranos.