First Edition: March 17, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Research Roundup: Covid; Autism; Infection Control; Time Perception
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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Viewpoints: Ending Roe Is Making Women Forgo Pregnancy Altogether; Total Abortion Bans Are Deadly
Editorial writers examine these public health topics.
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Judge Sounds Receptive To Challenge Of FDA’s Abortion Pill Approval
In a Texas court Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk heard arguments from a coalition of anti-abortion medical groups and doctors and the Justice Department in a case that could have broad repercussions for access to a medicated abortion in the U.S. The FDA's approval process for mifepristone and ability to mail the drug were considered during the hearing.
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Maternal Deaths Spiked 40% In 2021, Dropped in 2022
More than 1,200 U.S. women died in 2021 during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, according to a final tally by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, there were 733 maternal deaths, though AP reports that number is likely to rise.
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What The End Of Covid Health Emergency Means
The federal government and various states are outlining what happens as the public health emergency winds to a close in May.
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Analysis: 30% Of Patients Get Care Without Seeing Primary Provider
A FAIR Health analysis, reported by Axios, shows that of all patients who received medical services between 2016 and 2022 nearly 30% did not see a primary care physician. The Texas Tribune, meanwhile, reports on how rural Texans must travel long distances for basic health needs.
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Northwestern Medicine Succeeds With Novel Double Lung Transplants
News outlets report on a new treatment for certain late-stage lunch cancers, with successful procedures carried out on two patients at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. In other news, a push to subject medical devices to placebo tests in the same way drugs are investigated for effectiveness.
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Unwinding Of Medicaid Coverage Will Affect Millions
Various news outlets discuss the reenrollment of Medicaid beneficiaries as the end of the public health emergency ends. Also various report from across the country on gender identity.
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Industrial Trichloroethylene Possibly Linked To Parkinson’s Disease
New research identifies risks from trichloroethylene, which is widely used to degrease aviation components and heavy machinery. It could be linked to Parkinson's. CNN, separately, reports on pesticide contaminant levels in fruits and vegetables.
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Mississippi To Decriminalize Fentanyl Testing Kits
Gov. Tate Reeves signed a new House bill Monday that will decriminalize illegal-drug testing kits effective July 1. Meanwhile, in Texas, the Senate passed a bill allowing fentanyl distributors to be charged with murder, and in Mexico, the president suggested a ban on using fentanyl in medicine.
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Biden Administration Maps Out Drug Price Negotiation Process
The federal government will select the Medicare program's 10 costliest prescription medicines based on gross spending. As part of a multi-step negotiation process it will then negotiate price cuts that will go into effect in 2026.
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First Edition: March 16, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Why We Failed To Prevent The Covid Pandemic; How Are We Faring Three Years Into Covid?
Editorial writers examine these public health topics.
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Perspectives: Are Psychedelics The Meds Of The Future?; Coming Oncology Drugs Are Quite Complex
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
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Meningococcal Vaccine Shows Positive Trial Results; Jynneos Proves Highly Protective Against Mpox
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN's Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
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EPA Proposes First Federal Limits On Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency said limits on toxic PFAS products would save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer. Public water systems will be required to monitor supplies for six PFAS chemicals and alert the public if levels pass proposed standards.
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Biden Signs Executive Order To Close Gun-Buying Loopholes
Speaking with families in Monterey Park, California, who suffered a mass shooting in January, the president revealed the order directing the Department of Justice to ensure licensed gun dealers conduct required background checks before gun purchases. News outlets note Biden's options to stop gun violence are limited.
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High-Stakes Hearing Today On Abortion Medication
The Texas judge's decision could have huge implications for abortion care across the country. Abortion news from Ohio and Arkansas is also reported.
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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Covid Booster For Kids As Young As 6 Months
The shot is for children who were previously vaccinated with three doses of the original vaccine. In other covid-related news, operators of an upscale Los Angeles care facility for dementia patients were charged Tuesday with felony elder abuse.
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