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Harvard Awarded CARB-X Funds To Develop Oral Antibiotics

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Perspectives: Why Is Use Of The ‘Polypill’ Not Being Implemented Everywhere?

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

Read recent commentaries about pharmaceutical issues.

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Viewpoints: The War On LGBTQ+ Continues With Conversion Therapy; Assisted Dying Shouldn’t Be This Hard

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss conversion therapy, medical aid in dying, maternal assistance, and more.

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Senator Says Company Tracked, Sold Data On Planned Parenthood Visits For Anti-Abortion Ads

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) wrote to the FTC and SEC, asking the agencies to investigate allegations that a private location data company, Near Intelligence, tracked visits to 600 Planned Parenthood locations across 48 states and sold that data for use in a targeted anti-abortion ad campaign.

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Talks Among Lawmakers On Medicare Doctor Payments Float Partial Increase

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

Stat reports that congressional lawmakers are considering a partial adjustment to Medicare physician pay cuts that were enacted this year. Doctors have been lobbying Congress to make the change in the next spending bill.

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No Change Yet: CDC Says 5-Day Covid Isolation Is Still The Guideline

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

The potential downgrade in isolation time was reported earlier this week, but NBC News says that discussions surrounding any updates to overall covid guidelines are still in a very early stage. Other covid-related news is on pregnant women who develop long covid, long covid’s effect on relationships, and more. RSV, the plague, and measles are also in the news.

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Funding For Women-Led Health Startups Surged Over 2000% In 2023

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

Bloomberg reported that women-led firms received $52 million in funding — 31% of all funding dollars allocated last year — compared with just $2 million, or 1.4%, in 2022. Other news is from Sanford Health, Merakey, Elwyn, Redesign Health, HCA, and more.

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Just 2,000 Patients Are Taking Leqembi, The $26,500-A-Year Alzheimer’s Drug

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

But Biogen says it expected the slow uptake. Before receiving the drug, patients must have a brain scan or a spinal tap to confirm they are candidates for the treatment.

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CDC Data Shows Spike In Maternal Syphilis Rates

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

Data published by the CDC this week shows that U.S. maternal syphilis rates rose 222% from 2016 to 2022. Other public health news stories report on cancer, depression, and more.

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San Diego County Faces Cross-Border Contamination From Sewage Flow

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

The transboundary sewage stream comes from Tijuana, Mexico, and the chemicals and pathogens are transmitting in California via water, air, and soil. News from across the nation also comes from Texas, Colorado, the District of Columbia, and Massachusetts.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, February 14, 2024

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

Medicare doc pay, covid isolation, abortion law, Alzheimer’s, housing, and more are in the news. Plus, winning health policy valentines.

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First Edition: Feb. 14, 2024

February 14, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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A colorful cartoon drawing shows a hand holding a postcard. The postcard image is of a banner reading “LOW-COST LAND” and being held by two cherry-red Cupids. Below the Cupids are prescription bottles and a shopping bag decorated with hearts. Gold coins with wings decorate the background. Two U.S. passports are visible tucked behind the postcard.

For the Love of Health Care and Health Policy

February 14, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News shares the crème de la crème of reader-submitted health policy valentines. Two of our favorites melted our hearts and inspired original illustrations.

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California Prison Drug Overdoses Surge Again After Early Treatment Success

By Don Thompson February 14, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Drug overdose deaths in California state prisons rebounded to near record levels last year, a big setback for corrections officials who thought they were on the right track with medication-assisted treatment efforts. Prison officials and attorneys representing prisoners blame fentanyl.

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Washington intenta ponerse al día con el uso de la inteligencia artificial en el sector de salud

By Darius Tahir February 13, 2024 KFF Health News Original

El impacto de la IA en el sector de salud ya es generalizado. La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos ha aprobado unos 692 productos de inteligencia artificial.

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Viewpoints: Steps Needed To Revamp The CDC; There Are Differences Between Forgetting And Memory Loss

February 13, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss the CDC, cognitive decline, legal marijuana, and more.

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Cigar Makers Push Back As White House Mulls Ban On Flavored Tobacco

February 13, 2024 Morning Briefing

In related news, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports on plans from Rutgers University to study the proposed menthol cigarette ban and its impact on on Black and Hispanic communities, and the AP reports on which states have banned smoking in cars with kids. Also in public health news: Agent Orange disability benefits and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization.

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First Death From Alaskapox Likely Caused By Stray Cat Scratch

February 13, 2024 Morning Briefing

The orthopoxvirus-type illness has claimed its first human victim, an elderly man on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. He had a suppressed immune system. Meanwhile, the WHO says there’s a low risk of human spreading after a Chinese case of combined H3N2 and H10N5 strains of bird flu.

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Judge Tosses Lawsuits Against Harvard After Body Parts Theft From Morgue

February 13, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Boston Globe reports that the “ruling says the school is protected by an immunity clause and not responsible for employee’s conduct.” In pharmaceutical news: Gilead Sciences will acquire CymaBay Therapeutics; the Adderall shortage continues; and more.

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Study: Pregnancy Complications Lead To Heart Risks For Kids, Later

February 13, 2024 Morning Briefing

Complications like diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are linked to giving birth to children who develop heart health complications at a young age, scientists found. Separately, a study linked even mild cases of flu with a doubling of heart attack and stroke risk in older patients.

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