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Scientists Find Combo Covid-Flu Shots May Be Better Than Individual Ones

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, other research has suggested that the lingering loss of taste and smell that affects some people after covid is not permanent, and will slowly fade in time. Also, scientists have found that a severe covid infection is tied to prolonged coughing and sputum production in long covid.

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FDA Grants Approval For First At-Home Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Test

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

Those infections are the two most common STIs in the U.S. Among other news, Amazon has removed seven eye-drop products from sale after the FDA warned they were unapproved. Also: the CDC has updated advice for preventing and treating anthrax.

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Global Sperm Count Decline Linked To Common Food Pesticides: Study

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

A new analysis of studies over the past 50 years says that the roughly 50% fall in sperm concentration is linked to the use of organophosphates and N-methyl carbamates. Also: a stalled rate of progress against childhood cancer among Black and Hispanic youth; new thinking on torn ACLs; and more.

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Proposals From CMS Aim To Improve ACA Enrollment On State Exchanges

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

Among the proposed changes: State exchanges would have to establish open enrollment periods that mirror the sign-up period on federal exchanges, from Nov. 1 to at least Jan. 15.

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CMS Finalizes Rule That Nursing Home Owners Must Disclose More Info

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

Homes will have to reveal their owners and other affiliated businesses to federal authorities. Also in the news: the Biden administration’s plan to tackle staffing minimums at nursing homes; U.S. News’ list of the best nursing homes; eldercare startup Papa; and more.

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Senate Passes Bill That Puts A Few More Months On The Shutdown Clock

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

The House and Senate have now both approved a stopgap funding measure that avoids a federal government shutdown around the holidays. Health care program extensions largely fall under the earlier of the two next deadlines imposed by the measure.

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Legal Abortions In Indiana Drop From 700 In July To Zero In August

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

Indiana’s near-total abortion ban took effect in August, dropping the number of procedures performed that month to zero, according to new data. Other abortion access news is reported from Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee.

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Morning Briefing for Thursday, November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

Mental health, primary care shortages, fentanyl production, nursing home rules, abortion, flu and covid vaccines, and more are in the news.

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Biden, Xi Agree To Crack Down On Fentanyl Production

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

President Joe Biden said Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday agreed to take steps to curb companies in China that produce chemicals used in the production of fentanyl that is eventually exported to the U.S.

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First Edition: Nov. 16, 2023

November 16, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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A yellow sign with blue lettering says "Intermountain, restoring hope for children" outside a building in Helena, Montana. A bright red tree and a playground can be seen in the background next to the building.

It’s Getting Harder to Find Long-Term Residential Behavioral Health Treatment for Kids

By Aaron Bolton, MTPR November 16, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Intermountain Residential in Montana is one of the only facilities in the United States that offer long-term residential behavioral treatment for kids as young as four. Now, administrators say they’re not sure how long it can keep its doors open.

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Compensation Is Key to Fixing Primary Care Shortage

By Michelle Andrews November 16, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Many proposals have been floated about how to address the nation’s primary care problem. They range from training slots to medical school debt forgiveness but often sidestep comprehensive payment reform.

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Legisladores de Texas, Florida y otros estados socavan esfuerzos de vacunación contra covid

By Amy Maxmen November 15, 2023 KFF Health News Original

El cambio en la información sobre salud sigue la retórica de políticos, principalmente republicanos, que han dado marcha atrás en sus posturas sobre las vacunas de covid.

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Abortion “Until the Day of Birth” Is Almost Never a Thing

By Julie Rovner November 15, 2023 KFF Health News Original

It’s one of the most frequent claims made by antiabortion lawmakers: That abortion rights supporters favor allowing abortions literally until the end of pregnancy. “Frankly I think it’s unethical and immoral to allow for abortions up until the day of birth,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said at last week’s GOP presidential primary debate. At that […]

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Perspectives: It’s Time To Rethink Incentive System For Drug Patents

November 15, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent commentaries about pharmaceutical issues.

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Viewpoints: Why Are Patients Now Being Called Consumers?; Be Careful What You Flush

November 15, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these health topics and more.

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Israeli Military Raids Biggest Hospital In Gaza At ‘Epicenter’ Of Fighting

November 15, 2023 Morning Briefing

Israeli forces on Wednesday stormed Shifa Hospital in Gaza, a facility that has been at the center of fighting. Hundreds of patients, including 36 newborns, are still in the hospital. The World Health Organization has lost communications with health personnel inside. Israel’s military says it found weapons and evidence of hostages at another hospital.

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Many Children With Flu Not Being Prescribed Antivirals; Drop In Covid Vaccine Sales Is Costing Jobs

November 15, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.

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New Hampshire’s Dartmouth Health Calls Gun Deaths A Public Health Issue

November 15, 2023 Morning Briefing

Dartmouth Health is the state’s largest health system, and in the aftermath of the Maine shooting, its leaders are saying that preventing gun deaths shouldn’t be a political issue. Also in the news: a conference tackles mental health for those who own guns; Amazon’s One Medical; and more.

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American Heart Association Removes Race From Cardiac Risk Algorithm

November 15, 2023 Morning Briefing

Scientists use several medical and demographic indicators as part of a widely used cardiac risk prediction, but now they have ruled out race from the equation because it’s not a biological risk factor. Separately, a study found U.S. suicide rates were highest in elderly men, and mostly involve guns.

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