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New Tool Reveals Companies That Are Not Publishing Clinical Trial Results
In another effort to encourage the sharing of research data, the National Institutes of Health requires federal grant applicants to details how information will be made public.
Outlets report on health news from California, Florida, Maryland and Ohio.
Medicaid Reimbursement Cuts In Texas Leave Many Rural Children Without Therapists
Republican Sen. Jane Nelson, who heads the Texas Senate’s finance committee, told residents that the state would monitor the effect of the $350 million in cuts and “every eligible child for these services will continue to receive them,” But, NPR reports, that is a promise the state has failed to meet. Also, outlets report Medicaid news in Kansas, Alabama, Vermont and Louisiana.
Two Utah 13-Year-Olds Die From Synthetic Opioid ‘Pink’
In other news on the nation’s drug epidemic, Baltimore-area schools now stock naloxone to prepare for a potential overdose situation with a student.
Severity Of Ebola Outbreak Caused By Virus Mutating To Better Infiltrate Human Cells
New research finds that the virus evolved during the latest outbreak that killed more than 11,300 people over the past three years.
Polio-Like Illness Sickens Dozens Of Children And Baffles Health Officials
Federal officials began tracking the disease, called acute flaccid myelitis, in 2014, when 120 cases were confirmed. This year, officials say, 89 cases have been reported in 33 states. Researchers say although the disease is similar to polio, it is not caused by the polio virus.
The Tax That Could Save Nearly 20,000 Lives Over 10 Years
As voters are set to weigh in on soda tax initiatives across the country, a new study finds that Mexico’s 10-percent tax on sugary drinks will save thousands of lives and hundreds of millions of dollars.
Social Media Exacerbates Startling Suicide Trends In Young Adolescents, Experts Say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released statistics that show the suicide rate for children ages 10 to 14 has now surpassed traffic accidents. While no one factor can be blamed for the increases, experts say social media and changing cultural norms have played a large part. In other public health news: worrying about being sick can actually make you sick; the surgeon general talks about guns; smoking causes dangerous mutations with each passing year; and more.
Safety, Efficacy Concerns Over Promising Drugs Roil Already-Spooked Markets
The biotech industry has been dealt some painful blows over the past few days, and the latest reports on closely watched drugs have only caused more turmoil. In other news, the pharmaceutical industry pumps money into fighting against criticism over prices and Sen. Bernie Sanders focuses on insulin costs in his latest attack.
Probe Of Generic Drug Companies’ Pricing Could Bring Charges By Year’s End, Bloomberg Reports
The news organization says the federal antitrust probe is looking at more than a dozen companies and about two dozen drugs.
Chest Pains, Xanax And Nightmares: How The Election Is Taking A Toll On The Electorate
Americans are experiencing extreme election-related stress, and experts say it’s not going to go away on Nov. 9.
Cigna Reports Profits Fell After Scrutiny Of Medicare Advantage Plans
Federal officials halted enrollment into the company’s Medicare Advantage plans in January because they alleged there were systemic problems that were keeping seniors from getting services and drugs. The company’s CEO also says he expects that plans on the health law’s marketplace next year will show a loss.
President Mocks GOP For Not Having ‘Even A Hint Of Plan’ On How To Replace Health Law
“You can’t just be against something. You’ve got to be for something,” President Obama says in a speech criticizing Republicans for wanting to repeal the health law without offering a way to replace it.
Obama Says All But ‘A Handful’ Will Be Protected By Subsidies, But 8.4M Go Without Help
The president downplays the impact spiking premiums will have on the average customer’s wallet. But many will still feel the pinch, even with subsidies. Meanwhile, the public option has been thrust in the spotlight with all the uncertainty surrounding the health law this year.
Vinculan súper hongo mortal con cuatro muertes en EE.UU.
Un nuevo hongo mortal resistente a los medicamentos se ha relacionado con la muerte de cuatro pacientes hospitalizados en los Estados Unidos, según un nuevo informe de los CDC.
First Edition: November 4, 2016
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
New Data: Surprising Number of California Parents Experienced Abuse as Children
Focusing on parents can help end cycle of trauma for kids, experts say.
Bad Hombres, Russian Hackers And … A Medical Device Tax?
Why an obscure revenue raiser for the Affordable Care Act has found its way into a number of congressional campaign ads.
Viewpoints: Trump, Clinton And Thoughts About Health Care; Changing Views On Disability
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
Longer Looks: Glaxo In China; Premium Hikes; More Election Anxiety
Each week, KHN’s Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.