Most Aggressive Treatments May Not Be Needed For Some Types Of Cancer
Oncologists are finding that patients with rectal, cervical, or pancreatic cancer may have the same outcomes with less invasive or aggressive treatments.
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First Edition: June 5, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: End Of Covid Emergency Ends Insurance Coverage For Many; Why Are Inhalers So Expensive?
Editorial writers tackle these public health topics.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week's selections include stories on pandemics, psychiatry, binge eating, the environment, and the toll of war.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found In Seaweed Bloom Nearing Florida
As well as smelling bad, the 5,000-mile-long sargassum bloom heading toward Florida and possibly Alabama contains Vibrio bacteria, a new study found. Separately, progress in legal recreational marijuana in Florida, warning over risks from extreme heat, and more.
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Consumer Reports Says New FDA Apple Juice Arsenic Levels Too High For Kids
The FDA just set a limit of 10 parts per billion of inorganic arsenic in apple juice, but Consumer Reports is reportedly arguing the level could harm children. Among other news, the gun violence epidemic, a spike in rare brain infections in children last winter, and more.
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Spotlight On Software Racial Bias Amid Concerns Over Lung Cancer Diagnoses
A new study suggests as many as 40% more Black male patients might have been diagnosed with breathing problems if software didn't have a built-in racial bias. Also: underuse of lung cancer CT scans; genetics in testing for prostate cancer; AI identifying heart failure; and more.
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A Minnesota Health System Withholds Care From Patients With Medical Debt
The New York Times reports on what it calls a "step further" in aggressive tactics by hospitals to collect on medical debt: Allina Health System's practice of withholding care from patients with unpaid bills. GenesisCare, Friday Health Plans, Compass Medical and more are also in the news.
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Doctors Having To Ration Cancer Drugs Amid Shortages
ABC News reports on impacts ongoing drug supply shortages are having on cancer treatments, with some doctors having to decide which of their patients to treat. Also, Pfizer said an experimental combination of antibiotics is effective at treating some drug-resistant bacterial infections.
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Medicare’s Demand For Patient Data On Alzheimer’s Drugs Spurs Debate
As part of plans to cover Alzheimer's drugs like Leqembi, Medicare is also demanding patients' doctors take part in a health agency database. Advocates say it will hinder its use. And other health experts question if such pricey drugs with modest successes are worth the cost and safety issues.
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Biden Picks Ex-NC Health Secretary Mandy Cohen For CDC Chief: Sources
Dr. Cohen also served under President Barack Obama as chief of staff at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She helped implement the Affordable Care Act and new payment models at the agency, The Wall Street Journal said. Her selection to replace Dr. Rochelle Walensky won't be formally announced until later in June, the sources said.
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Debt Bill Passes Senate Unchanged With Just Days Left Before Default
Senators voted down 11 amendments to the debt limit deal that would've required it to go back to the House, ultimately approving the bill by a 63-36 vote. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the package as soon as possible and will deliver a public address on the matter tonight.
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First Edition: June 2, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Research Roundup: CRISPR And Schizophrenia
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
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Viewpoints: Why Are Medical Students Skipping Class?; US Health Disadvantage Is Getting Worse
Editorial writers examine these public health topics.
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UnitedHealth Changes Policy After Prior-Authorization Controversy
UnitedHealth has abandoned its plan to require prior authorization for colonoscopies and other endoscopic procedures. Meanwhile, in Boston, Compass Medical has announced the closure of all medical facilities.
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Sweden Nears Being ‘Smoke Free’; Each Canadian Cigarette To Have A Warning
AP reports on significant anti-smoking developments in Sweden and Canada, with the Scandinavian nation close to being the first smoke-free country in Europe, and Canada dramatically boosting health warnings on cigarettes. Also: contaminated drugs in India, a dengue outbreak in Peru, and more.
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Don’t Leave Kids In Cars: 3 Children Die Of Heat Exposure In Recent Days
The victims were ages 4, 1, and 11 months. Their deaths after being left or trapped in hot cars have led to fresh warnings on the dangers of heat. Also in the news: licensing of lactation consultants in Georgia, blood donations from the LGBTQ+ community, elder care in Connecticut, and more.
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Research Says The Geometry Of Your Brain May Influence Your Thoughts
A fascinating new study reported by NBC News suggests that as well as the actual connections between brain cells, the physical shape of a human brain can really impact thoughts and behavior. The benefits of exercise for brain health and pain tolerance are also in the news.
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FDA Greenlights Another RSV Vaccine
Pfizer's version was approved Wednesday, just weeks after GSK made history as the first to win approval. Both vaccines are likely to be available this fall, The New York Times said. Other news is on mpox and covid.
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