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Oklahoma announced proposed regulations to improve safety conditions for mailed medications, many of which can be impacted by heat. Health news from other states relates to a measles outbreak, medical marijuana, hunger, and more.
Data shows that screenings for a number of common cancers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, with potential long-term health implications. Teen vaping habits, oral diseases, a ground beef recall, and the fentanyl crisis are also in the news.
The investigation will look at whether Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and the city's police department have discriminatory practices when it comes to people with behavioral mental health disabilities. Separately, data show "thousands" of Florida students were involuntarily committed last year.
Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to 135 months, or 11.25 years, in prison for defrauding investors of failed blood-testing firm Theranos. Meanwhile, Reuters reports on plans to make pharma firms disclose their pricing and agreed deals in future global health emergencies.
The World Health Organization's agreement has a target date of May 2024, and would be legally binding by its 194 member countries. Also: virtual reality solutions for real-world health care problems; the Sanford Health-Fairview Health proposed merger; and more.
The findings of a trial involving more than 2 million people in the U.S. disputed smaller studies that reported a possible connection. Separately, more research is urged on the covid vaccine's impact on menstrual cycles.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the daily number of new covid cases has risen almost 70% versus a month ago. The San Francisco Chronicle says that across the whole state, cases are up 36% over two weeks ago.
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week's selections include stories on the 1918 flu pandemic, abortion, safe sex, the racial health gap, digging holes to relieve stress, and more.
As respiratory cases soar, several hospital systems in Arizona and North Carolina are limiting visitors. And news outlets report on capacity at other facilities with hospitalizations on the rise.
As Nancy Pelosi announced that she will step down as the Democrats' House leader, news outlets examined her legacy on key health issues like the Affordable Care Act while Pelosi touched on the trauma of the violent attack on her husband. Other congressional news reports are on Medicaid, insulin costs, and more.
A report from the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services found that nursing homes continue to give psychotropic drugs to a high percentage of residents more than a decade after regulators began scrutinizing how the medicines are used.
The monoclonal antibody — manufactured by ProventionBio and Sanofi and will be marketed under the name Tzield — has been authorized by the FDA for use only in patients who have stage 2 type 1 diabetes, with an aim at delaying the onset of stage 3 of the disease.
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Editorial writers tackle crisis pregnancy centers, RSV, polio and more.
Some lawmakers are stepping up efforts to restrict gender-affirming care for minors, The Hill reports, with at least three new bills aiming to classify treatment as child abuse. Health news from New Hampshire, Montana, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Ohio are also reported.
The move will, Modern Healthcare says, permit members to continue using the brand name medicine or swap to a lower cost alternative. Bloomberg highlights that UnitedHealth's choice to keep both versions available is a partial win for the original drugmaker.
Stat's headline says across 10 wealthy countries, the stress of the pandemic is contributing to high burnout rates, making doctors feel like their delivery of care is failing. Axios says that half of primary care physicians under age 55 in the U.S. say they're burned out and many may leave the profession.
News outlets report on an FDA notice asking naloxone makers to start discussions about a switch from prescription-only models for the opioid overdose-reversal drug to over the counter. The matter is complex, though, and centers only on some versions of the medication.
Tongue discoloration is reportedly getting fresh attention as a lesser-known covid symptom of covid. Meanwhile, CDC data shows new covid subvariants have overtaken BA.5 for the first time in the U.S. And drugmakers who make treatments are struggling to keep up.
Media outlets cover a report from the CDC showing 2021 home birth figures jumped 12% from 2020's total. But they still remain uncommon at 1.26% of all U.S. births. Separately, metro Atlanta abortion providers saw a surge in calls after Georgia's abortion law was blocked.
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