A Fake Nurse Diploma Mill Uncovered
In other news, Mount Sinai in New York City is fined for staff shortages in its neonatal intensive care unit. And Mayo Clinic wants to be exempt from a nurse staffing law in Minnesota.
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Investigation Into Navy Suicides Says Leadership Failed To Spot Signs
News outlets report on an investigation into a string of suicides among sailors assigned to the USS George Washington that turned up a number of failures. In other news, a bill to deliver cheaper health care to some vets who retire early and high injury rates among female army recruits.
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First Edition: May 19, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Research Roundup: Myocarditis; Mpox; Antibiotic Allergies; Covid; And More
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies.
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Viewpoints: Is Veozah The Miracle Fix For Menopause Hot Flashes?; Vaccine Distrust Is Spreading
Editorial writers tackle these important health issues.
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Florida Bans Trans Care For Minors; Similar Bill Awaits Texas Governor
Florida's new law prohibits puberty blockers for transgender youth and creates more obstacles for trans adults. The Texas Legislature has also approved a bill that bans puberty blockers; minors who already get hormone treatment would have to wean off it, The New York Times said.
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Warnings Issued About Mexican-Border Cancer Surgeries
Five people who got treatment in Matamoros, Mexico, developed fungal meningitis. Other news from across the country includes evidence that children as young as 4 can be taught to call 911 in a medical emergency, mushroom poisonings increase, and some endurance athletes may be at risk for atrial fibrillation.
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FDA Questions Intercept’s Fatty Liver Disease Treatment
The FDA staff warned of increased risk of diabetes and liver injury from using Intercept Pharmaceuticals' oral tablets, called obeticholic acid. In other news, Apple designs more accessibility features into its devices, and the Theranos founder must report to prison May 30.
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Hospital Injuries Rose Sharply During Pandemic
Not only did patients suffer from injuries such as pressure ulcers from being bedridden, but hospital workers suffered more injuries, too. Also, a study (with 2,000 authors!) looked at DNA's links to the risk of developing serious illness from covid. And news about the RSV vaccine.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Stop Rising But Remain High
The opioid crisis isn't over, not by a long shot, according to data released by the CDC. Meanwhile, California's legislature is taking a new approach to the fentanyl crisis by focusing on treatment, not punishment. Bills calling for an increase in punishment for dealing have been watered down or stalled.
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PBMs Placed In The Crosshairs
While a House subcommittee advances a bill to make pharmacy benefit managers' business more transparent, the FTC widens its probe into their impact on drug prices. Separately, some senators are probing Medicare Advantage plans.
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Abortion Map Quickly Redrawn; Entire Southeast On Verge Of Blocking Care
South Carolina's legislature passed a six-week ban on abortion. Meanwhile, Illinois moves to lock in its access to abortions. In other news, Donald Trump attempts to take credit for the end of Roe v. Wade (but sidesteps an answer on supporting a six-week ban).
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Appeals Court Weighs Mifepristone Case
Judges of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Louisiana appeared to be leaning toward limiting access in a hearing that Politico labeled as "surreal."
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First Edition: May 18, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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J&J Covid Vaccine No Longer Available In US; Advances Made In New Antibiotic Creation
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KFF Health News Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
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Perspectives: There’s No Medical Rationale To Block OTC Birth Control; US Must Push India To Improve Meds
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
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Viewpoints: Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Trials Are Promising; ‘Sick Buildings’ Need Upgraded Air Quality Systems
Editorial writers discuss a new cancer vaccine, indoor air quality, fat phobia, and more.
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Arizona Reveals Plan To Tackle Medicaid Fraud
The AP reports that Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and other top state officials will target group homes, which they say have defrauded the state for hundreds of millions of dollars. Separately, Missouri officials unexpectedly terminated a rule that had targeted trans care.
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Historically Black Medical Schools: ‘We Need To Train More Doctors’
The heads of historically Black medical schools met with Sen. Bernie Sanders in a roundtable at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta to discuss the nation’s health care workforce shortage. In related news, Connecticut doesn't want mandated staffing levels for hospitals. Also, more developments and new ventures in artificial intelligence for the health care industry.
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More Than A Quarter Of Americans Are Depressed
So says a new Gallup poll. A new study finds chronic pain is more common among Americans than other common chronic conditions like depression or diabetes. The NIH is starting a study of how genes and lifestyles influence weight. Also, a study on excessive deaths among Black people and that soft contact lenses may contain "forever chemicals."
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