Ransomware Attack Forces 2 ERs In New Jersey To Divert Patients
Hospitals in Westwood and Montclair, New Jersey had to turn away patients from their emergency rooms after the facilities became aware on Thanksgiving of the probable cyberattack.
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You’ll Lose More Weight And Do It Faster With Mounjaro, Data Show
An analysis found that within one year of starting treatment, 42% of those taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) had dropped at least 15% of their weight. In the same time, 19% of those taking semaglutide (Wegovy and Ozempic) had done the same.
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Idaho Pushes To Lift Block On Its Strict Emergency Abortion Laws
State law only allows abortions when they're necessary to prevent death during pregnancy, or when rape or incest was involved. But the Biden administration sued and won, arguing that federal laws allow abortions under a broader health emergency range. Idaho has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider.
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BA.2.86 Is The New Covid Variant To Be Wary Of
New CDC data show this particular covid variant represents nearly 1 in 10 new covid cases, triple its estimated infection rate from just two weeks ago. Meanwhile the WHO has upgraded BA.2.86, plus subvariants, to a variant of "interest." Also: U.S. flu hospitalizations are continuing to rise.
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For First Time, New Swine Flu Variant May Have Infected A Person In The UK
News outlets cover what's said to be the first time a flu strain normally found in pigs has infected people in the United Kingdom. But the story is fuzzy: Authorities, for example, don't know how the patient became infected and do not know if there is community spread of this exact type of porcine flu.
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10 States Approach Universal Coverage With Uninsured Rates Under 5%
News outlets report on the tools and the innovations — provided largely under the Affordable Care Act — that states are employing to chip away at the number of people who do not have health insurance in the U.S.
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Biden Invokes Defense Production Act To Target Medical Supply Shortages
The Cold War-era measure allows the president to direct private companies to invest in the manufacturing of medicines or medical supplies characterized as essential to national defense.
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First Edition: Nov. 28, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Texas Tries $2 Billion Effort Against Rural Mental Health Care Gaps
A $2.26 billion effort in Texas aims to help state hospitals and decrease suicides in the state, the Texas Tribune explains. Also in Texas, a new Sugar Land nursing program will welcome its first students in January. Other news is from Tennessee, Massachusetts, Florida, and elsewhere.
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Viewpoints: New Weight-Loss Drugs Need To Be Covered By Insurance; Will AI Take The Place Of Doctors?
Editorial writers examine weight-loss drugs, AI and robots in health care, covid public mistakes, and more.
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Researchers Achieve Breakthrough In Causes Of Eczema Itches
An investigation has linked bacteria for the first time to itches in skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis, possibly leading to new treatments. Other research news includes the dangers of air pollution from coal-fired plants; "zoom fatigue;" whole grains may help battle dementia; and more.
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Sanofi To Seek Approval For Dupixent, Its Promising COPD Drug
Reuters reports that a second large trial of the drug lowered exacerbations of COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, by 34%. Other pharma news is on C. diff, obesity drugs, and more.
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Report: State Laws Aren’t Stopping Health Insurers From Denying Claims
ProPublica explains that hundreds of consumer protection laws that are supposed to mandate what insurers must cover aren't working, as health plans violate them. A case where Cigna denied coverage for a double-lung transplant to a lung cancer patient is also reported.
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Recall Expands As Cantaloupe Salmonella Issue Linked To 2 Deaths
The two deaths happened in Minnesota, but at least 99 people across 32 states have been sickened. The FDA has now expanded the recall, covering three more brands of cantaloupes. Also in the news: an effort to contain rabies; a norovirus outbreak; lead-contaminated applesauce; more.
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Politicians Rethink Primary Care, But Medical School Output Isn’t Meeting Demand For Doctors
Politico explains how President Barack Obama's promise that people could "keep their doctors" is likely to fail. Separately, former President Donald Trump is in the news for his plans for "alternatives" to the Affordable Care Act. Health care policies of Govs. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) and Gavin Newsom (D-California) are also in the news.
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After Delays, Florida Releases New Covid Database
The state Department of Health has released a database containing a year's worth of information. Meanwhile, in San Francisco, the covid death rate during the pandemic was lower than many other populated areas.
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China’s Surge Of Respiratory Infections No Longer Thought To Be A Threat
The surge had initially raised concerns that it may be a covid-like novel pathogen. Other news is on low flu vaccine rates among Florida kids.
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Nevada Reproductive Rights Ballot Initiative Blocked By District Judge
A newly formed PAC filed a lawsuit last month to block a petition that had been seeking to enshrine reproductive rights, including abortion, in Nevada's constitution. District Judge James T. Russell has now sided with the PAC. Other abortion-related news is from Ohio, Arizona, D.C., and elsewhere.
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First Edition: November 27, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Bacteriocin Is The Latest Weapon In The Fight Against AMR; New Hybrid Drug Proves Effective Against Malaria
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News' Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
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