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Experts May Have Found A ‘Smoking Gun’ Underlying Long Covid

October 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Boston Globe reports on findings from researchers at Mass General Brigham who examined “reservoirs” of the covid virus that hide inside people after their acute infections have ended. Also in the news: the KP.3.1.1 variant, more dengue cases in Los Angeles County, an enoki mushroom recall, and more.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, October 16, 2024

October 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Medical debt, birth control, IV fluid shortage, abortion law, long covid, Medicare Advantage plans, pharmacies closing, and more

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Biden Invokes Wartime Powers To Speed Rebuilding Of IV Fluid Factory

October 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

The North Carolina factory, run by medical supplier Baxter, was badly damaged during Helene. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. IV supplies had relied on the plant’s production. Separately, the Pentagon is changing the discharge records for 820 veterans who had been dismissed from the military for their sexual orientation.

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More At Stake Than The White House: Abortion Battles Come To A Head In Fight For State Supreme Courts, Senate

October 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Senators from Pennsylvania and Texas jabbed and dodged their way through debates Tuesday. Plus: Why a district race in Tennessee could play a pivotal role for Democrats in the November election.

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First Edition: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024

October 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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A photo of Kamala Harris speaking at a podium. Behind her is a large backdrop that reads "Giving Americans Relief From Medical Debt."

Harris Backs Slashing Medical Debt. Trump’s ‘Concepts’ Worry Advocates.

By Noam N. Levey October 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The Biden administration has taken significant steps to address a problem that burdens 100 million people in America, but gains would be jeopardized by a Trump win, advocates say.

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A photo of Kamala Harris speaking at a podium. Behind her is a large backdrop that reads "Giving Americans Relief From Medical Debt."

Harris apoya la reducción de la deuda médica. Los “conceptos” de Trump preocupan a defensores.

By Noam N. Levey October 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

La administración Biden ha ampliado las protecciones financieras para los pacientes, incluyendo una propuesta histórica de la Oficina de Protección Financiera del Consumidor (CFPB) para eliminar la deuda médica de los informes de crédito de los consumidores.

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More Mobile Clinics Are Bringing Long-Acting Birth Control to Rural Areas

By Arielle Zionts October 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Small-town doctors may not offer IUDs and hormonal implants because the devices require training to administer and are expensive to stock.

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Más clínicas móviles están llevando anticonceptivos de acción prolongada a zonas rurales

By Arielle Zionts October 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Un creciente número de programas móviles buscan aumentar el acceso de las comunidades rurales a los cuidados de salud de la mujer, incluida la anticoncepción reversible de acción prolongada.

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Viewpoints: What Is The Best Time To Get Your Flu Shot?; Cost Is The Most Pressing Health Care Issue Currently

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle these public health issues.

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Kids’ Lead Poisoning Rates 2 to 3 Times Worse In Cleveland Than In Flint, Mich.

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

A study showing elevated lead poisoning rates, shared Monday in Cleveland’s lead poisoning hearing, caused municipal leaders to call for a revision of City Hall’s landmark 2019 lead-safe law. Meanwhile in Missouri, lawmakers plan to study and regulate the effect of nuclear weapons production in the St. Louis area.

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20% Of US Adults Say They Feel Lonely On A Daily Basis

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Gallup survey did not ask respondents why they were feeling that way. It’s the highest rate over the past two years but lower than the 25% peak during the pandemic years. Also: facing dementia alone, addressing gambling addiction in Massachusetts, co-responder programs in Colorado, and more.

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Naloxone Access Likely Helping Decline In Opioid Overdose Deaths: Study

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

A study finds that the increased administration of naloxone by non-medical bystanders could be contributing to the 2023 decline in opioid overdose deaths. News outlets look at how that trend is playing out in Western states.

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Health Systems Face New Challenges In The Wake Of Hurricane Milton

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

Hospitals have been tested this month after back-to-back hurricanes, causing them to reevaluate what it means to be prepared. Meanwhile, water shortages and sewage leaks raise fears of potential spikes in illnesses and disease, and lead to some health services being cut.

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California Tests 5 More People For Bird Flu Amid Outbreak

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

In other news, whooping cough is on the rise nationwide, with more than 5 times as many cases so far this year compared with the same time frame last year. Also, 10 million pounds of meat are recalled due to listeria concerns, and scientists prove our sense of smell is not the “slow sense” once thought.

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Odds Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Is Greater In Kids Who Catch Covid

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

The risk of being diagnosed with the metabolic disorder was even more pronounced among children who were hospitalized with an infection, a study has found. More covid-related news examines why young ones are largely spared severe infection and how cancer diagnoses might have been missed.

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Former CEO Of Chicago Hospital Charged In $15M Embezzlement Scam

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

Several others, including Loretto Hospital’s CFO, also have been charged in the scheme in which the administrators are accused of directing contracts to a particular businessman’s companies and accepting bribes to do so. More industry news is about layoffs and health system financial woes.

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Helene-Hampered Baxter Begins Bringing In IV Solutions From Abroad

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

The medical supply company is leaning on its plants in Canada, China, Ireland, and the U.K. to shore up reserves hurt by flooding of its North Carolina plant.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

Medicare open enrollment, employer health plan costs, dementia, Harris and Trump’s health, storm fallout, overdoses, bird flu, and more.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Kicks Off: Be Aware Of Plan Changes For 2025

October 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

Enrollment in a 2025 Medicare plan opened for beneficiaries today. News outlets focus on an array of changes that could lead to “benefit disruption” which consumers should know about, in particular around Medicare Advantage choices and the prescription payment plan.

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