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Short Window Opens For Early Abortions To Resume In Texas
A judge issued a temporary restraining order on a 1925 state law that would ban the procedure following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Abortions can only be performed at clinics named in the suit and the controversial law banning the procedure after 6 weeks remains in place. Texas’ attorney general will appeal.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Different Takes: Can We Contain Monkeypox?; FDA Battling The Tobacco Industry In Cancer Fight
Editorial writers tackle these public health topics.
Using Marijuana Linked To Increased Risk Of Needing ERs, Hospitalization
A study reported by CNN links recreational use of marijuana with increased need for hospital care for any reason. Among other news, Stat looks at what is and isn’t known about the Food and Drug Administration’s ban of Juul products, and AP covers the impending changes to free school meals.
Federal Safety Report Says School Shootings, Cyberbullying Rising
In fact, according to federal data reported by the Washington Post, school shootings for 2020-21 were the highest in two decades. The same report says cyberbullying is also rising, as is verbal abuse of teachers. Separately, media outlets cover red flag laws and their implementation to limit gun use.
To Boost Cancer Care, CMS Plans New ‘Enhancing Oncology’ Payment Model
Modern Healthcare covers upcoming changes to CMS cancer payments, with the current Oncology Care Model ending Thursday after 6 years. The new system, building off the old, won’t kick-in until mid 2023, however. Women in clinical trials, racial bias in medicine, and more are also reported.
Monkeypox Spreads As Cases Pop Up Across Country
Media outlets report on the first monkeypox cases in Nebraska and Minnesota, and the second case in Ohio. In D.C., Axios notes, monkeypox vaccine is being offered for free, and LiveScience reminds that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that unusual symptoms may be presented.
Fall Of Roe V. Wade Could Adversely Impact OB-GYN Training
After the Supreme Court ruled to curtail abortion rights, questions have been raised about the impact on training of OB-GYN residents, who, USA Today reports, may in the future be in the position of having to end a pregnancy to save someone’s life — potentially putting them in legal crosshairs.
FDA Debates Whether To Update Covid Vaccines Ahead Of Fall
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration will discuss Tuesday whether a potential fall booster should take aim at omicron or not, as the covid virus continues to evolve quickly. Vaccine mandates, side effects, and drugmakers are also in the news.
Doctors’ Intent Matters, Supreme Court Says In Opioid Pill Mill Ruling
News outlets report the Supreme Court ruled in favor of two doctors in a case where they’d been sentenced for unlawfully prescribing opioids, saying that prosecutors needed to prove more than just violating objective standards. Separately, Oklahoma reached a $250 million opioid settlement.
Becerra, Walsh Take Up Contraception Coverage Complaints With Insurers
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh met with major health insurance executives over consumer complaints related to contraceptives coverage. Under the Affordable Care Act, contraceptives should be free but insurers and payer groups are denying coverage in some instances. Meanwhile, demand is rising for the so-called morning after pill.
Worries That Anti-Abortion Centers Will Grow In Post-Roe Times
Media outlets report on the potential growth of anti-abortion centers across the country, with practices such as promising abortion information and pregnancy testing but actually being designed to steer women into remaining pregnant. Potential use of digital surveillance and social media is also reported.
Abortion Trigger Law Challenges Play Out In Courts With Mixed Results
In South Carolina, a court lifted a hold on a restrictive abortion law while other state measures are also under legal dispute.
Here And There, Some Abortion Protections Begin To Crystallize
In California, the State Assembly voted to amend Article 1 of the California Constitution to implicitly protect reproductive freedoms, and residents can vote on the change in November. In New Mexico, the Democratic governor signed an order prohibiting cooperation with states seeking to interfere with abortion access. In Maryland, donations poured into abortion-assisting groups. And in Massachusetts, the governor touted the state’s strong pro-choice position as attractive to employers.
‘This Is An Emergency’: Democrats Press Biden To Protect Abortion
Members of the president’s party are frustrated by his seeming lack of action. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch covers strong words from Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), who said the situation warranted that the Biden administration “declare the attack on abortion rights a public health emergency.”
‘It’s All About The States’: Abortion Battlegrounds Take Shape
State capitols and courtrooms are the new frontlines of the abortion fight after last week’s Supreme Court decision reshaped the landscape. Meanwhile, women struggle to figure out where to obtain services.
Opinion writers examine these abortion issues.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Opinion writers examine the effects of overturning Roe.
Viewpoints: Parents Struggle To Vaccinate Young Kids; Improving Sexual Health Can Prevent Monkeypox
Editorial writers delve into these public health topics.