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Health & Medical Blogs

Cedars-Sinai Blog
Search by keyword or browse recent posts on a variety of health topics. Updated several times per week.
Everyday Health
Posts are written by physicians and other medical professions on a variety of topics. Aimed primarily at consumers but good for staying on top of what patients may be reading.
Harvard Health Blog
Published by Harvard Medical School and Harvard Health Publishing. Browse recent posts or use the subject tags to find posts on a specific topic such as "diseases & conditions" or "men's health."
JAMA Medical News
American Medical Association posts on the "latest news in clinical medicine, biomedical research, public health, and health policy" for researchers and practitioners.
The JAMA Network
Collection of blogs written by the American Medical Association with a research focus. Cover general topics and blogs devoted to Cardiology, Dermatology, Health Policy, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Head and Neck Surgery and more. Note: some articles are restricted to JAMA subscribers.
KevinMD
One of the most-read medical blogs with posts authored by many different physicians for doctors, patients and researchers.
The Medical Futurist
Focuses on medical technology and innovation.
NEJM Journal Watch
Collection of monthly blogs produced by NEJM, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Use General Medicine, Specialties, and Topics subtabs to find individual blogs matched to a particular subject matter. Also includes a blog called Insights on Residency Training
Penn Medicine Blogs
Authored by physicians at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and related experts, this collection of blogs offers coverage for both laypersons and medical professionals on a variety of topics including blogs devoted to Cancer, Fertility, Heart and Vascular, Rheumatology, Neuroscience and more.
Shots (NPR Health Blog)
Includes blog posts and podcast episodes. Browse or sort posts by major topic such as "Public Health" or "Treatments and Tests."

Medical Newsletters and Magazines

Harvard Health Letter This link opens in a new window
Health newsletter that offers health articles for patients/consumers written by Harvard Medical school in a question and answer format. View the most recent issue or click on Back Issues to view articles from 2006 to present. Free online access is limited and offers print subscription for a fee. Can sign up to receive notifications of new issues.
NIH Catalyst This link opens in a new window
Newsletter from the National Institute that "showcases the research conducted by scientists, clinicians, and trainees at the NIH." Released monthly.

Checking Licenses and Disciplinary Records

Pennsylvania Licensing System (Occupational Licenses) This link opens in a new window
Covers everything from funeral directors to massage therapists, pharmacists to cosmetologists, nurses and social workers and real estate brokers. Search by profession or license type and name. Can also limit by county or city and license number, if available. Does NOT cover attorneys.

Tracking Legislation and Policy

Prescription Drug Policy Resource Center (National Conference of State Legislatures Toolkit) This link opens in a new window
Offers a Prescription Drug State Bill Tracking database, various reports, news articles, policy papers and podcasts.

Agency News

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Newsroom Press Releases This link opens in a new window
Keyword search or filter by topic or content category (such as Investigation Notices, Media Advisories, Press Releases etc.)
FDA Warning Letters This link opens in a new window
Letters issued by the FDA to companies warning of drug mislabeling, unapproved product distribution and other regulatory violations. Browse list of letters, search by company name or other keyword or filter by issuing office and date.
NIH Catalyst This link opens in a new window
Newsletter from the National Institute that "showcases the research conducted by scientists, clinicians, and trainees at the NIH." Released monthly.
NIH Research Matters This link opens in a new window
Weekly update on research advances from NIH. Search by keyword, browse by date or subscribe for updates.

Health & Medical Podcasts

Hall Render Health Care Law Podcasts This link opens in a new window
Law firm that represents health care organizations offers three podcasts on health law: Health Care Real Estate Advisor, Human Resources Insights for Health Care and Practical Solutions in Health Care.

JAMA Network Podcasts
Variety of podcasts including author interviews with authors from different JAMA journals, editor summaries of reports, tips for interpreting medical literature, clinical reviews and other topics.
NEJM Clinical Conversations Podcasts
Interviews with physicians and medical researchers on a variety of topics include disease diagnosis and prevention and medical innovations.
The Podcast by KevinMD
15 minute episodes offering first-person accounts by patients and physicians. Looks at weaknesses of the healthcare system and impacts on individuals.
Shots (NPR Health Blog)
Includes blog posts and podcast episodes. Browse or sort posts by major topic such as "Public Health" or "Treatments and Tests."

Health Law and Med Mal Blogs

Bill of Health (Harvard Law)
Blog focuses on the intersection of health law, biotechnology, and bioethics. Search by keyword or browse by topic or date. Can subscribe for updates. Includes a monthly "roundup"/review of medical journal articles that relate pharma law and policy.
Drug and Device Law Blog
Authored by a blogging team of litigators from Reed Smith, Dechert and other firms. Posts cover cases and issues related to drug and medical device products liability cases.
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Use the Topics tab to filter by subject. Can subscribe to updates.
FDA Law Blog (Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, PC)
Blog authored by a law firm that represents pharmaceutical companies in the drug approval and patenting process. Search by keyword or browse by date or category. Can sign up for updates.
Hall Render Health Law Blog
Health law firm that represents health care organizations. Browse by date or category. Can subscribe to alerts.
Health Advocate Blog (National Healthcare Law Program)
Nonprofit with locations in Washington DC, Chapel Hill and Los Angeles. Describes their purpose as to "advocate, educate and litigate at the federal and state levels to advance health and civil rights in the U.S." Search by keyword.
Health Care Law Matters (Fox Rothschild)
Firm blog covering health law topics of interest to institutions and physicians. Search by keyword or filter using the category drop down at the bottom of the page.
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Blog (Goldsmith & Goldsmith LLP)
Firm focuses on "plaintiff representation in medical malpractice and physician representation in employment contract review and before licensing board proceedings." Search by keyword or browse by date or topic.