Eli Lilly Opens Company Hub For Gene-Based Treatments In Boston
August 14, 2024
Morning Briefing
In other news from across the country: U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) had a mild stroke but escaped “lingering” symptoms; the first diagnosed human case of tick-borne Powassan virus in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; fentanyl overdoses in young Californians; and more.
Local Officials Have No Plans To Save Boston’s Carney Hospital From Closure
August 14, 2024
Morning Briefing
Employees were told neither state nor city public health authorities will take over the facility by eminent domain. Carney Hospital, owned by troubled Steward Health Care, is thus still slated for closure by Aug. 31. Other reports say Steward is selling its physician group to Rural Healthcare.
CDC Warns Of Surging Fifth Disease
August 14, 2024
Morning Briefing
CNN notes that the proportion of people with recent parvovirus B19 infections climbed to 10% in June, and children ages 5 to 9 had the highest increase. Meanwhile, federal officials concerned about rising H5N1 have been testing retail dairy products and haven’t found live avian flu virus in any samples.
Biden’s ‘Cancer Moonshot’: $150M Will Go Toward Tools To Help Surgeons Remove Tumors
August 14, 2024
Morning Briefing
The research funds will be allocated to eight colleges and universities across the country, including a team at Tulane, where President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday. The president also focused on the need to break down research “silos” and improve information sharing, Fox News reported.
Missourians To Vote On Whether Abortion Ban Will Stand Or Fall
August 14, 2024
Morning Briefing
An initiative to enshrine abortion protections in the state’s constitution gathered enough signatures to make the November ballot. Ballot measures in New York and Florida also are in the news.
First Edition: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
August 14, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Opioid Settlements Promise Mississippi a Windfall. What Happens Next?
By Violet Jira, Mississippi Today Henry Larweh
August 14, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Millions of dollars from national opioid settlements are pouring into Mississippi. The state and localities haven’t spent much yet. In many cases, how the money will be used is up in the air.
Kids Who Survived Super Bowl Shooting Are Scared, Suffering Panic Attacks and Sleep Problems
By Bram Sable-Smith Peggy Lowe, KCUR
August 14, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Six months after the Feb. 14 parade, parents of survivors under 18 years old say their children are deeply changed. In this installment of “The Injured,” we meet kids who survived the mass shooting only to live with long-term emotional scars.
Niños que sobrevivieron al tiroteo del Super Bowl tienen miedo, ataques de pánico y trastornos del sueño
By Bram Sable-Smith Peggy Lowe, KCUR
August 14, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Los niños son particularmente vulnerables al estrés de la violencia con armas de fuego, y 10 de las 24 que sufrieron heridas de bala en el desfile del 14 de febrero tenían menos de 18 años.
La actividad física es clave para aliviar el Parkinson, pero las minorías no acceden a estos programas
By Elizabeth Cohen
August 13, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Cuando se presenta el mal de Parkinson, las neuronas que producen dopamina se destruyen lentamente. Un pequeño estudio realizado por investigadores de la Universidad de Yale demostró que, si los pacientes hacen seis meses de ejercicios, las neuronas productoras de dopamina crecen más sanas.
Límites al uso de redes sociales podría afectar la ayuda de salud mental para adolescentes
By Daniel Chang
August 13, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Chaseedaw Giles, editor de estrategia digital y participación de la audiencia de KFF Health News, contribuyó a este informe.
Giving Kids Digital Tablets Too Young Can Lead To Anger Flare-Ups
August 13, 2024
Morning Briefing
A new study highlights the risk of giving electronic tablets to young children. Separately, officials link a cooling tower to five cases of Legionnaires’ disease in New Hampshire. Also in the news: risks of ever-longer mosquito seasons, and a new food advocacy group that’s tackling additives.
Morning Briefing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
Morning Briefing
Paying hospital prices at the doctor’s office, abortion on the ballot, long covid, North Carolina’s medical debt relief initiative, and more
Arizonans Will Vote On Abortion This November
August 13, 2024
Morning Briefing
The state confirmed Monday that abortion-rights supporters submitted enough signatures for the issue to appear on the ballot. Under current law, abortions are banned after 15 weeks. If the measure passes, abortions would be protected by the state constitution and available until viability, around 24 weeks.
None Of The 25 Most-Used Lab Tests Can Diagnose Long Covid, Study Finds
August 13, 2024
Morning Briefing
The goal is to provide a diagnosis so that people suffering with long covid can receive appropriate care as quickly as possible. In a separate study, researchers discovered that among all age groups, teenagers were at greatest risk for severe covid.
Health Care Nonprofits’ Cash Reserves Fell To 10-Year Low, Report Says
August 13, 2024
Morning Briefing
New debt coupled with less cash on hand could spell trouble for providers later this year and beyond, researchers warn. Also in the news: ACO REACH revisions, home health hiring, and more.
All 99 Eligible North Carolina Hospitals Join Medical Debt Relief Initiative
August 13, 2024
Morning Briefing
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s plan gives extra payments to hospitals that forgive debt and improve charity care. “This is a major deal,” said Deborah Maxwell, president of the North Carolina NAACP, who had urged hospital CEOs to participate.
A Drink A Day Won’t Keep Ailments Away, Researchers Find
August 13, 2024
Morning Briefing
A new study debunks the claim that light to moderate drinking is good for the heart. It also found alcohol consumption raises the cancer risk “from the first drop.” A separate study projects cancer deaths among men worldwide will skyrocket 93% by 2050.
First Edition: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
