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Senator Joe Lieberman continues to oppose a health care bill that has a Medicare buy-in. Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on what this may mean for Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid.

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A war is heating up between the White House and progressives. Are big insurance companies winning the fight against health care reform? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks to Senator Amy Klobuchar (D. Minn.) 

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Health officials are recalling 800,000 doses of the swine flu vaccine. The doses, manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, are pre-filled syringes intended for young children six months up to age three. What do you think? Leave a comment on the dr. Nancy board. You can watch "dr. Nancy" on MSNBC weekdays at noon ET.<



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As the Senate waits for the latest word on health care costs, health care ads from both sides of the aisle are airing on TV. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Senator Judgg Gregg (R, N.H.). What do you think? Leave a comment on the dr. Nancy board. You can watch "dr. Nancy" on MSNBC weekdays at noon ET.<



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Republican are starting to recruit more medical doctors to run for Congress. Right now there are 16 physicians in the House and Senate. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks to orthopedic surgeon and Representative Tom Price (R., GA) and Craig Crawford, contributing editor for CQPolitics.com. What do you think? Leave a comment on the dr. Nancy board. You can watch "dr. Nancy" on MSNBC weekdays at noon ET.

 

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While the latest government figures show a dramatic downturn in the number of H1N1 cases, some doctors are expecting a third wave. What do you think? Leave a comment on the dr. Nancy board. You can watch "dr. Nancy" on MSNBC weekdays at noon ET.


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Without health care reform, costs will go up 166 percent in the next 10 years, a new study finds. NBC's Mike Viqueira reports from the White House. What do you think? Leave a comment on the Ask dr. Nancy board. You can watch "dr. Nancy" on MSNBC weekdays at noon ET.

The Centers for Disease Control is debating who should be given ventilators if hospitals become overloaded with intensive care patients, prompting fears that life-support for the critically ill could be in short supply during the H1N1 pandemic. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with emergency care physician Dr. Mark Morocco and moral philosopher Dr. Ben Mitchell.

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Dr. Nancy Snyderman gives her take on rationing health care. What do you think? Leave a comment on the Ask dr. Nancy board. You can watch "dr. Nancy" on MSNBC weekdays at noon ET.

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Controversy over health care reform may have shifted from public option to abortion funding. The Stupak amendment, tacked on the House bill, may affect even women using private insurers. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports from Washington. 

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In a new online campaign former senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent say the technology used to produce vaccines is way out of date. Why are we still using eggs to make flu vaccine? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with bioterrorism expert Colonel Randy Larsen about the need to speed up vaccine production.

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A thief stole a shipment of hundreds of doses of swine flu vaccine. Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. What do you think? Leave a comment on the Ask dr. Nancy board. You can watch "dr. Nancy" on MSNBC weekdays at noon ET.

Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on Major Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist and the man authorities say killed 13 people on a U.S. military base.

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House Republicans announce their plan to overhaul health care in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's measure. Included in the bill are billions in incentives for states who increase the number of insured and malpractice limits. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Congressman Bill Cassidy (R., La). 

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While many are still having trouble getting the new swine flu vaccine, a new study says the H1N1 virus can be deadly for all ages, not just young people. Was the U.S. government prepared enough for the swine flu pandemic? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Senator Tom Harkin (D. Iowa).

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Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius about delays in delivery of the swine flu vaccine.What do you think? Leave a comment on the Ask dr. Nancy board. You can watch "dr. Nancy" on MSNBC weekdays at noon ET.

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The government promised about 40 million doses of swine flu vaccine would be available by now, but the actual number of shots is much lower. Has the White House mismanaged the vaccine distribution? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks to infectious diseases expert Michael Osterholm.

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A new poll shows growing support for a controversial part of health care reform--the public option. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Jon Cohen and Ceci Connolly of the Washington Post.

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As Florida prepares its "doomsday pandemic scenario," flu surge studies indicate that many hospitals could be overwhelmed by patients. A panel of experts offers advice on medical contingency planning.
 
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Will there be a public option in health care reform? "It's come down to crunch time," Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, says about negotiations to merge the two Senate health care reform bills.

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Pregnancy, C-sections and domestic abuse are all considered "pre-existing conditions" by some insurance companies. It's forcing many women to go without coverage. Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses the health insurance double standard with Karen Ignagni of America's Health Insurance Plans. 

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The FDA is cracking down on Web sites selling fake Tamiflu and other H1N1 flu drugs. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with msnbc.com's Bob Sullivan about how to tell real medicines from fake ones.

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As officials cope with unprecedented demand for seasonal flu vaccine, they're also promising the H1N1 shot will becoming to a doctor's office near you. When will the shots be available? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Dr. Melvin Kohn with the Oregon Public Health Division. 

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New York health care workers are asking a state supreme court to block a rule which would force them to get vaccinated for seasonal and swine flu. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Terence Kindlow who represents three health care workers and msnbc.com columnist Art Caplan, Ph.D.

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Swine flu has struck pregnant women especially hard, raising concerns about the health of mother and child. The latest numbers show 28 pregnant women with swine flu have died, with 100 hospitalized in intensive care.

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Health care workers in Memphis and Indianapolis are among the first Americans to be inoculated against swine flu. How are doctors reassuring people that the shots are safe? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with an ER doctor receiving the nasal spray vaccine and an infectious disease specialist. 

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The CDC issued new recommendations Wednesday, saying some people should be getting yet another vaccine to protect themselves from the risks of H1N1. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with infectious diseases expert Dr. Frank Esper about the risks from a secondary infection.

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Swine flu is in full swing in some parts of the country, but not all. Where are the hot spots? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with two doctors on the frontlines in the swine flu fight.

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As the Senate Finance Committee hashes out a bill for health care reform, sparks fly over funding for Medicare benefits. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with NBC's Mike Viqueira on Capitol Hill.

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Sammy Maloney developed obsessive-compulsive behaviors after getting an infection. TODAY's Matt Lauer talks to Sammy, his mother, Beth, and NBC's chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman.

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