Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: The Stakes Are Huge For Democrats And Abortion Rights; Would You Want To Know If You Might Get Alzheimer's?
Mother Jones: The Democratic Tsunami Is A 'Sea Change' For Reproductive Rights
A huge Democratic majority in Congress. Six new Democratic state trifectas and governorships. Five new Democratic attorneys general. At least 545 additional state legislative seats. Reproductive rights leaders have spent the past week trying to wrap their heads around the enormity of the Democratic tsunami and how it could reshape the national abortion-rights landscape. (Nina Martin, 11/11)
Stat: New Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Tests Bring Existential Questions
People who learned a “not elevated” amyloid PET result, and therefore that Alzheimer’s was less likely to occur in their future, typically endorsed feelings of extended remaining time or a bright future. In contrast, those with elevated results expressed a range of feelings about their future. (Jason Karlawish, 11/13)
The Washington Post: Reversing Frailty In Older Adults Is Possible. Here's Why.
Doctors and patients often underestimate how much progress seniors can achieve. (Leana S. Wen, 11/13)
The New York Times: When Your Inner Thoughts Are No Longer Just Yours
In some disorders like depression or anxiety, communication between different regions of the brain is hampered. Dr. Kuceyeski is trying to figure out what kind of visual stimuli could reshape brain networks in those regions and help alleviate symptoms. (Trevor Paglen, 11/12)
The San Diego Union-Tribune: Three San Diego Scientists Who Changed The World
AI and data sciences are transforming our abilities to ask and answer questions. (David A. Brenner, 11/12)
