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Epidemic: What Good Is a Vaccine When There Is No Rice?

October 24, 2023 Podcast

What good is a vaccine when there is no rice? Episode 7 of “Eradicating Smallpox” explores the barriers public health workers face in communities where people’s basic needs aren’t being met.

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Millions of Rural Americans Rely on Private Wells. Few Regularly Test Their Water.

By Tony Leys October 24, 2023 KFF Health News Original

More than 43 million Americans drink, bathe, and cook with water from private wells, which can be tainted by farm or industrial runoff, leaky septic systems, or naturally occurring minerals.

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Covid Cases Faded Across US, But Deaths Rose

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

U.S. covid markers are said to have shown more declines over recent weeks, but one of the markers for severity of infections — deaths from covid — were shown to have risen by CDC data. Even amid hopes the virus is becoming more flu-like, scientists worry more deadly surges may occur.

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In California, Someone Caught Dengue Via Local Infection For The First Time

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

In startling news, a rare case of mosquito-borne dengue virus was locally acquired by someone in Pasadena — the first known case in the state for someone who had not recently traveled. Also in the news: In the hunt for Zika virus vaccines, volunteers are safely infected for the first time.

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Doctors, Hospitals Increasingly Caught In Crossfire Despite Geneva Conventions

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

The New York Times highlights Article 18 of the First Geneva Convention, ratified after World War II, which says hospitals “may under no circumstances be the object of attack,” while pointing out that across the world, doctors and hospitals are being hit. AP covers the “nightmare” in Gaza’s hospitals.

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Roche Drug Achieves Dramatic Impact On Some Early-Stage Lung Cancers

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

The risk of recurrence or death for patients with a type of early non-small cell lung cancer on Alecensa fell by 76% versus chemotherapy. The drug is already approved for advanced cases where the cancer has spread to other areas in the body. Also in the news: growing “pharmacy desert” risks.

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New Report Highlights Giant Health Care Costs Associated With Dementia

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

A new study from the University of Michigan highlights how massive the out-of-pocket health care financial burden can be for families of people with dementia. Meanwhile, a separate study shows how the cost of giving birth in the U.S. is already high, and is getting ever higher over time.

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Pfizer’s Vaccine For Meningococcal Diseases Earns FDA Approval

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

Approval for the vaccine Penbraya makes it the first to protect against five groups of the bacteria behind meningitis and blood poisoning. Among other news, Sanofi reports “unprecedented” demand for its RSV therapy; the CDC’s acting director warns of respiratory disease season; and more,

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Congress’ Battle Against Opioid Crisis Becomes Slog, As Thousands Die

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

There seems to be no answer from Congress for the opioid drug crisis, Politico reports. And an investigation reveals drug overdose deaths are soaring at Georgia prisons. Elsewhere, it’s reported Texas cities are destroying expired Narcan doses despite that they can still be effective against overdoses.

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Your ‘Friendly’ AI Chatbot May Give You Racist Health Guidance

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

Some high-profile artificial intelligence chatbots perpetuate false or debunked medical information about Black people, a new study has found, reminding us of the risks of using low-quality data to train the new tech even as other reports show how much promise AI has in some health care settings.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, October 23, 2023

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

Opioid settlements, Medicare Advantage, finding covid shots, Medicaid enrollments, AI chatbots, dementia, and more are in the news.

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Georgia Enrolls Just 1,343 So Far For Medicaid Program With Work Requirement

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

The new Georgia Pathways to Coverage is off to a slow start, enrolling fewer than estimated people in the first 3 months of the alternative Medicaid program. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution secured the records from the state.

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Viewpoints: FDA Oversight Needed For Lab-Developed Tests; Here’s How We Got The Covid Response Wrong

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss lab testing, covid responses, advanced directives and more.

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First Edition: Oct. 23, 2023

October 23, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Using Opioid Settlement Cash for Police Gear Like Squad Cars and Scanners Sparks Debate

By Aneri Pattani October 23, 2023 KFF Health News Original

State and local governments will receive a windfall of more than $50 billion over 18 years from settlements with companies that made, sold, or distributed opioid painkillers. Using the funds for law enforcement has triggered important questions about what the money was meant for.

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Tiny, Rural Hospitals Feel the Pinch as Medicare Advantage Plans Grow

By Sarah Jane Tribble October 23, 2023 KFF Health News Original

More than half of seniors are enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare. Rural enrollment has increased fourfold and many small-town hospitals say that threatens their viability.

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Quick Genetic Test Offers Hope for Sick, Undiagnosed Kids. But Few Insurers Offer to Pay.

By Phil Galewitz October 23, 2023 KFF Health News Original

A new, rapid genetic test shows promise in increasing diagnoses and improving treatment for some children with rare genetic conditions. Many insurers won’t cover it, but Florida’s Medicaid program is among those that see benefits — and, potentially, savings.

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Pruebas genéticas rápidas a bebés pueden salvar vidas, pero muchas aseguradoras no las cubren

By Phil Galewitz October 23, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Que Medicaid cubra la prueba puede expandir significativamente el acceso para los bebés; el programa de salud federal gerenciado por los estados que asegura a las familias de bajos ingresos y que cubre a más del 40% de los niños en su primer año de vida.

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¿Por qué sigue siendo tan difícil encontrar vacunas contra covid para niños pequeños?

By Jackie Fortiér, LAist October 20, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Por primera vez desde el inicio de la pandemia, el gobierno federal no paga directamente a los fabricantes por las dosis de covid, un proceso que permitió a médicos y farmacéuticos recibir envíos de forma gratuita.

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Why Is Finding Covid Shots for Young Children Still So Hard?

By Jackie Fortiér, LAist October 20, 2023 KFF Health News Original

In Los Angeles and elsewhere, some parents are having trouble finding the new pediatric covid shot, especially for young children. Not all pediatricians or pharmacies have it and can administer it, even if vaccines.gov says they can.

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