Viewpoints: Bird Flu Is Moving Faster Than A Potential Vaccine; Why Is Medicare So Hard To Navigate?
Editorial writers dig into these public health topics.
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US Confirms 1st Case Of Bird Flu In Pig
Five pigs on a noncommercial farm in Oregon were tested for the virus after other animals fell ill. As NBC News points out, "pigs can become infected with both bird and human viruses at the same time, which can give rise to mutated strains that can more easily infect humans." Meanwhile, the USDA will start bulk testing the milk supply for signs of the virus.
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California Catholic Hospital To Provide Emergency Abortions As Suit Proceeds
Providence St. Joseph Hospital, under fire after allegedly giving a hemorrhaging patient a bucket and towels and sending her to another hospital, agreed to comply with the California Emergency Services Law, which requires hospitals to provide abortions in life-threatening situations.
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Speaker Johnson Says Obamacare In For ‘Massive Reform’ If Trump Wins But Denies Repeal Accusation
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments about the future of Obamacare under a possible Trump administration is becoming campaign trail fodder. Kamala Harris' campaign seized on them, saying that Republicans will repeal the Affordable Care Act. Johnson called that a "dishonest" characterization, and Donald Trump's campaign is distancing itself from the speaker's plan.
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First Edition: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 🎃
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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California County Extends Health Aid To Prisoners Reentering Society
Santa Clara County's Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative already has 100 youth and adults enrolled in the program, which offers medical and behavioral health services, officials say. Also: Florida's low flu vaccination rate in nursing homes; Michigan teachers face health care rate hikes; and more.
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Workplace Violence Nearly 5 Times More Likely For Health Care Workers
Federal data show that health care workers are 4.9 times more likely to experience workplace violence than private industry workers, due in part to staff and resource shortages. Meanwhile, Walgreens continues with layoffs, cutting 3.6% of its support center team employees.
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Hospitalizations Increased After Asthma Med Flovent Was Dropped
ABC News reports a 17.5% increase in asthma-related hospitalization in the three months after Flovent was discontinued and a 24.1% increase in the next three to six months. Other pharma news covers the IV fluid shortage, Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla, weight loss drugs as an employer perk, and more.
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Human Bird Flu Cases In Wash. And Calif. Bring Total To 36 Nationwide
Nine new cases of human infection have been confirmed, but according to the CDC, all cases occurred on farms that have been affected by bird flu. In other public health news: respiratory illnesses on the rise; health impacts of climate change; and more.
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First Edition: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Under A Trump Administration, CDC Could Face Deep Budget, Program Cuts
Some conservatives want to downsize the scope of the agency or move areas of research to other government agencies. An added complication: It's unclear how Donald Trump's support of Robert Kennedy Jr. as a health adviser fits into the puzzle.
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Harris Has Been Unwavering Advocate Of Reproductive Freedom. Here’s Why.
The New York Times digs into Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' record and history to explain why she is so passionate about the issues women face. Also, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Missouri weigh in on abortion election matters.
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Delayed Miscarriage Care Led To Fatal Infection For Texas Mom
Josseli Barnica's death could have been prevented, medical experts say, if doctors had intervened sooner and not allowed bacteria to enter her uterus. In California, a Catholic hospital and the state's attorney general reach an agreement on emergency abortion care while a lawsuit moves forward.
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Viewpoints: Weight Loss Drugs Should Be Available To All; Biomedical Innovation Is Taking A Beating
Editorial writers delve into these public health topics.
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Over $600 Million In Medicaid Funding For Special Ed Program Cut In Texas
The move is expected to worsen already strained care budgets for low-income students with disabilities in the coming year. More than 775,000 students receive special education services in Texas, though not all through Medicaid. In other news: California wants to ban slavery; mental health hotline for first responders; and more.
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VR Treatment For Hallucinations Shows Promise In Ongoing Trial
In a new phase 2/3 trial, virtual avatars are being used to treat auditory verbal hallucinations, especially in people with schizophrenia (which affects 24 million people globally). Also: new health technology, health tracking apps, AI, and more.
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Viewpoints: Hurricanes Cause Long-Term Health Problems; Why Is The FDA Trying To End Fecal Transplants?
Editorial writers discuss these public health issues.
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Near-Premature Organ Procurement Incident Prompts Donors To Reconsider
Registries in America and abroad are suffering after people became spooked when a man in Kentucky was declared dead and sent to have his organs harvested.
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Biden Administration Amps Up Signature Cancer Moonshot Policy
The government is calling for greater cooperation among hospitals, nonprofits, and wholesalers to alleviate pediatric drug shortages. Other cancer news looks at cancer vaccines, rising lung cancer rates, colon cancer testing, and more.
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Harris Or Trump? Grieving Parents Split On Who Can Fix Fentanyl Crisis
The issue of border security is a priority, regardless of which candidate they support. In other election-related health news: abortion, rural hospital closures, RFK Jr.'s role in a Trump administration, and more.
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