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Covid Can Cause Long-Term Damage Inside Eye If Not Treated

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Research has found that covid is not contracted through the mucosal membrane of the eye, but the virus can cause damage like retinal lesions, microaneurysms in the eye, and retinal atrophy.

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Chemo Drugs Attached To Antibodies Battle Cancer Cells More Directly

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

NBC News reports on how antibody drug conjugates, as they’re known, can more effectively tackle tumor cells. Also in the news: Pfizer’s lung cancer drug Lorbrena, Bristol Myers Squibb immunotherapies, LGBTQ+ populations may face higher cancer risks, and more.

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Taking Burden Off Hospitals, HHS Tells UnitedHealth To Notify Hack Victims

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The American Hospital Association welcomed the decision, saying it would have imposed unnecessary costs on providers who “have already suffered so greatly from this attack,” Modern Healthcare reported. Other news is on Steward Health, Uber Health, psychiatric facilities, and more.

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West Nile Virus Detected In LA County Mosquitoes

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

It’s the first time this year the virus has been found in Los Angeles County. Meanwhile, officials in Berkeley and Albany are set to test two popular parks for evidence of radioactive waste.

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Neurodevelopmental Disorder Linked To Gene Mutation In New Study

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Thousands of cases of intellectual disabilities may be explained by a newly identified gene mutation. Also in the news: how body composition scans are better than BMI; summer may be linked to higher kidney stone risks; and more.

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Possible Health Risks Of MDMA PTSD Therapy Highlighted By FDA

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The FDA cited flaws in a company’s study into the use of MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Separately, reports say some drugmakers will cap asthma inhaler costs at $35 a month; and weight loss drugs may boost people’s taste buds.

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Texas High Court Refuses To Protect Doctors In Medically Needed Abortions

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

A group of patients and doctors had brought a lawsuit to ensure doctors were not prosecuted for performing abortions in medically complicated pregnancies, but the state Supreme Court rejected it. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate is set to vote Wednesday on protecting contraception access.

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FDA Approves Moderna’s RSV Vaccine For Older Adults

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

CIDRAP reports on the approval of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine, called mRESVIA, which is expected to be available during the 2024-25 respiratory virus season. Other news is on a rise in whooping cough cases and the latest developments on the bird flu virus.

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Fiery Exchanges Expected As Fauci Goes Head-To-Head With GOP Panel

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Lawmakers intend to grill the immunologist over record-keeping practices at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and other covid-related issues.

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Medicare Advantage Patients Complain To CMS About Lean Provider Networks

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

CMS sought comments on ways that it can improve Medicare Advantage. The majority of feedback came from providers, but beneficiaries also weighed in with horror stories about deficient networks.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Fauci’s testimony on covid, abortion access, finding a doctor, RSV vaccines, cancer treatment, hacked data, and more are in the news.

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Science Didn’t Support ‘6-Feet-Apart’ Pandemic Guideline, Fauci Concedes

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who headed the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic, told Congress that the CDC’s social distancing rule was “an empiric decision that wasn’t based on data.”

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First Edition: June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

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Readers Issue Rx for Clogged ERs and Outrageous Out-of-Pocket Costs

June 3, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

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María Rivas Cruz holds up a photo in an album to the camera. It shows a photo of her and Raymond Olivares smiling in front of a house they just bought together. Olivares holds the house key up with a big smile.

‘So Much Death’: Lawmakers Weigh Stricter Speed Limits, Safer Roads for Pedestrians

By Vanessa G. Sánchez June 3, 2024 KFF Health News Original

New York and Michigan recently passed laws allowing local jurisdictions to lower speed limits, and Los Angeles voters backed safer road designs, but enforcement often meets political resistance. The number of pedestrians killed or injured on the road remains high.

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María Rivas Cruz holds up a photo in an album to the camera. It shows a photo of her and Raymond Olivares smiling in front of a house they just bought together. Olivares holds the house key up with a big smile.

“Tanta muerte”: legisladores analizan límites de velocidad, y calles más seguras para los peatones

By Vanessa G. Sánchez June 3, 2024 KFF Health News Original

La administración Biden ha destinado $15.6 mil millones a la seguridad vial hasta 2026, y $5 mil millones en subvenciones locales para prevenir muertes y lesiones en las carreteras.

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Journalists Talk Cost of Weight Loss Drugs and Lack of Obesity Doctors to Manage Their Use

June 1, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Third bird flu case, food safety, abortion laws, covid, cancer treatments, and more are in the news. Plus, your weekend reads.

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Viewpoints: Far Too Little Is Known About Perimenopause; Patients Can’t Use Health Care If It’s Unaffordable

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these issues and more.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on “forever chemicals,” Morgan Spurlock, kush, and more.

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