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Get Ready To Pull Up Your Sleeves For A Triple-Whammy Of Shots This Fall

July 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

Federal health officials are hatching plans to roll out new covid, RSV, and flu shots. Everyone should at least get flu and covid jabs, experts say.

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HIV Study: Antibody Drugs Can Be Used As Alternative Treatment In Children

July 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

It was the first time that broadly neutralizing antibodies were tested in combination with antiretroviral drugs against HIV in a pediatric population, Stat reported. Other news is on Humira, Wegovy, and more.

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Your Tap Water May Be Contaminated With Forever Chemicals, Says USGS

July 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

CNN reports that “almost half” of tap water in the U.S. is contaminated with pollutant PFAS chemicals considered dangerous to human health. And the U.S. Geological Survey couldn’t even test for all PFAS variants. Skin cancer, environmental racism, and more are also in the news.

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First Edition: July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Why the Next Big Hope for Alzheimer’s Might Not Help Most Black Patients

By Arthur Allen July 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Black patients and other minorities tend to be diagnosed at later stages of the disease, which would exclude them from use of Leqembi. Few Black people were included in the main trial of the drug.

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Two sides of a protest are seen outside. On the left are protesters against race-based affirmative action. One woman holds a sign that reads, "Stop discriminating on the basis of race." On the right are supporters of affirmative action. A woman on that side holds a sign that reads, "Diversity, opportunity, justice."

How Health Care May Be Affected by the High Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

By Michelle Andrews July 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Some medical professionals warn that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling against using race as a factor in admissions could have far-reaching implications for the diversity of medical students, the practice of medicine, and patient care. Here’s what you need to know.

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Montana Adds Protections for Kids in Private Residential Treatment Programs

By Cameron Evans Updated July 12, 2023 Originally Published July 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Programs in the so-called troubled teen industry will be required to provide a 24-hour hotline and unmonitored video calls with family and be subject to more inspections under a new Montana law.

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CDC to Reduce Funding for States’ Child Vaccination Programs

By Andy Miller July 5, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Citing the recent debt ceiling deal, the CDC is trimming its funding to child vaccination programs that focus on communities vulnerable to disease outbreaks. The cuts come despite data showing the percentage of children getting vaccinated has dropped in recent years.

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Más estados legalizan la venta de leche sin pasteurizar, a pesar de las advertencias sanitarias

By Tony Leys July 5, 2023 KFF Health News Original

La pasteurización, desarrollada en el siglo XIX, consiste en someter la leche a un tratamiento de calor para eliminar las bacterias.

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Plan To Tackle Generic-Drug Shortages; Potential Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows Promise

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Perspectives: Ideas to Make Scripts More Affordable; Stricter Regulation Needed In Generic Drug Market

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.

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Viewpoints: Wildfire Smoke Especially Harmful To Children; Here’s How To Tackle Youth Mental Health

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers weigh in on these public health topics.

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A Focus On The Education Of Future Medical Staff As Affirmative Action Ends

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on the repercussions for the medical education industry of the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturns affirmative action. The New York Times reports on how the socioeconomic disadvantage scale may be used as a tool to filter med school applicants.

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It’s Getting So Hot In Texas, Even The Mosquitos Can’t Cope

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Houston Chronicle, reporting on new data that show that “mosquito days” in Houston fell between 1979 and 2022, reminds us that mosquito bites can be both annoying and dangerous. Among other news: the Ohio toxic train derailment, and a dispute over human remains disposal in North Dakota.

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CDC Warns Travelers To Get Measles Shots Before Heading Overseas

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

A rise in the cases of measles drove the CDC to issue a new health advisory. Fox News, meanwhile, reports on a study that highlights potential bacterial dangers in unwashed bed sheets. “Leaky gut,” berberine, fungal meningitis, unpasteurized milk sales, and more are also in the news.

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AI Is Better At Predicting Pneumonia Death Risk: Study

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

A study shows a deep-learning model that analyzes chest x-rays from patients with community-acquired pneumonia is more accurate than an established tool. Separately, smartwatch innovations could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease.

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Data Dispute Threatened Disruption To The Organ Transplant System

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post reported that 63 U.S. transplant centers were at risk of having supply chains for human organs disrupted by a dispute over health data on transplanted organs with an organ screening company. Also in the news: a Parkinson’s drug, a lawsuit over HIV medication, and more.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

Maternal mortality, gun deaths, unhealthy heat, covid, abortion law, AI predictions, medical schools, drug costs, and more are in the news.

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Extreme Heat Hits Across US, Killing Some And Driving Up ER Visits

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on the devastating effect extreme heat is having on parts of the U.S., including driving up emergency room visits in Texas, and killing a hiker in the Grand Canyon. And it’s not just America: The whole world also hit an unofficial heat record. Poor air quality is also in the news.

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Maternal Deaths More Than Double Since 1999, With Highest Rate Among Black People

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

The state-by-state analysis found that Southern states had high maternal mortality across all race and ethnicity groups, but especially for Black patients, while Midwest and Great Plains states had the highest rates for American Indian and Alaskan Native patients.

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