Sophie Putka

Sophie Putka

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Sophie Putka

Enterprise & Investigative Writer, MedPage Today

Sophie Putka joined the enterprise and investigative team at MedPage Today in August of 2021. She’s written stories for the Wall Street Journal, Discover, Business Insider, Inverse, Cannabis Wire, and more. Sophie graduated from CUNY’s Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Health and Science program, and got her bachelor’s degree from Brown University. She was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence Awards for her COVID-19 video coverage. Send story tips to s.putka@medpagetoday.com.

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Latest from Sophie Putka

Plastic Surgeon Who Livestreamed Procedures on TikTok May Lose License

"Dr. Roxy" faced 11 lawsuits detailing severe complications from surgeries

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Heart Transplants From Active COVID Donors Linked With Higher Mortality

Outcomes from donors with recently resolved COVID similar to those without SARS-CoV-2, however

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Blood Clot Mystery; Emergency Docs Fight Envision; Hospital Police Forces

This past week in healthcare investigations

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FDA Updates Warnings on All Stimulants for ADHD, Other Conditions

New language emphasizes potential for misuse, abuse, addiction, and overdose

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DEA Shuts Down Telehealth Ketamine Prescriber

Scott William Smith, MD, was treating thousands of patients

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Palliative Care No Boon for Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery for Cancer

Quality of life similar to those getting usual care

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These States Have Banned Youth Gender-Affirming Care

Interactive map highlights exemptions as well as penalties that healthcare providers face

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Hospital Gets to Keep Chapel Candle Burning

Religious liberties law firm fought CMS on fire safety citation: "You will lose"

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COVID Drops to Fourth Leading Cause of Death, CDC Says

Virus-linked deaths in 2022 dipped below those caused by unintentional injury

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Is Unenhanced CT Accurate for Diagnosing Acute Abdominal Pain in the ED?

Contrast medium may be withheld due to sensitivity, kidney disease, or lack of availability

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