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Trump’s legacy looms large as Colorado aims to close the Hispanic insurance gap

Armando Peniche Rosales has a crooked toe that for years has predicted the weather, growing sensitive when rain or cold is coming.

23 Jun 2022

Tribes show little interest in offering abortions on reservations despite speculation they could

Rachael Lorenzo started hearing the questions several weeks ago from strangers on Twitter and reporters seeking interviews: Since Native American tribes are sovereign nations, with their own laws, could they offer abortion services on Native land within states that may soon outlaw abortion?

23 Jun 2022

Study shows the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients with cardiovascular disease

COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke in patients with established cardiovascular disease, according to a large study published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

23 Jun 2022

Paxlovid is shown to be effective in treating COVID-19

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published on the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) website, researchers described cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in five to 15 days following Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir ) treatment.

22 Jun 2022

Study shows industry sponsorship bias in cost effectiveness analysis for setting new drug prices

Medical industry sponsorship of economic evaluations on new treatments are more likely to be found 'cost-effective' than independent research across a range of diseases.

22 Jun 2022

Immune and central nervous systems may play a key role in ALS, Mount Sinai researchers report

The immune system may play a fundamental role along with the central nervous system in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as "Lou Gehrig's disease," Mount Sinai researchers report.

22 Jun 2022

Feeling young can increase the chances of successful rehabilitation from medical conditions

As scientists gradually discover evidence that people who feel younger than their chronological age are typically healthier and more psychologically resilient, the saying "you're only as old as you feel" rings increasingly true.

22 Jun 2022

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in cardiac rehabilitation participation regardless of income

Participation in cardiac rehabilitation is low among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults, with significant disparities by race/ethnicity regardless of income, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

22 Jun 2022

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

First came the "edible billboard," which appeared last year during the holidays in New York's East Village loaded with cake treats. Then, in late January, came the national marketing campaign, with TV and digital media promoting the idea that trying to lose weight doesn't mean a person can't enjoy eating.

22 Jun 2022

Study examines policies for transferring students with mental health emergencies from university to hospital

The chances that police will become involved in the care of a student who seeks help for their mental health on campus at an Ontario university health clinic depends on which university they attend, according to a new CAMH-led qualitative study published today in the journal CMAJ Open.

22 Jun 2022

Study highlights low use of mental health services in Australian residential aged care facilities

Less than 3% of people with mental health conditions living in Australian residential aged care facilities accessed government-subsidised mental health services, a new analysis from Flinders University and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) has found, with calls for organisational and policy changes to improve access.

22 Jun 2022

Medical societies publish guidelines on how to treat pre-invasive lesions of the vulva

Four international medical societies have collaborated on consensus statements for physicians, published in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, about how to treat pre-invasive lesions of the vulva.

21 Jun 2022

New scientific statement highlights the cardiopulmonary effects of e-cigarette use among adolescents

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among adolescents, and the latest available scientific evidence suggests the use of these products has adverse health effects that may accrue over time, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease over the course of the life of people who use e-cigarettes, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's peer-reviewed journal, Circulation: Research.

21 Jun 2022

Sobering lessons in untying the knot of a homeless crisis

Michelle Farris never expected to become homeless, but here she was, sifting through garbage and towering piles of debris accumulated along a roadway on the outskirts of Northeast Portland.

21 Jun 2022

Medical bills can shatter lives. North Carolina may act to ‘de-weaponize’ that debt.

When Erin Williams-Reavis faced a $3,500 surgery bill, the hospital offered to let her pay in $300 monthly installments.

21 Jun 2022

Medi-Cal will cover doulas at more than twice California’s initial proposed rate

California will cover doula services for low-income residents at more than twice the state's initial proposed rate under a spending plan lawmakers passed last week.

21 Jun 2022

Each SARS-CoV-2 reinfection causes more severe disease

In a recent study under review at the Nature Portfolio journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and VA Saint Louis Health Care System showed that acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reinfection adds to the risks of all-cause mortality and hospitalization accrued during the first SARS-CoV-2 infection.

20 Jun 2022

Area-level education and income linked with patients' lung cancer stage at the time of diagnosis

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and early detection and treatment are key to prolonging survival in patients.

20 Jun 2022

CHEST launches an empathetic health care initiative in Bexar County

Aimed at improving patient care, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is launching the First 5 Minutes™, an empathetic health care initiative, on June 18 in Bexar County, Texas.

18 Jun 2022

Adolescents and young adults less likely to get addiction treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study analyzing prescription claims for a drug used to treat opioid addictions found that adolescents and young adults were less likely than usual to get treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially if they were covered by private, commercial health insurance.

17 Jun 2022

Health Care News and Research

Trump’s legacy looms large as Colorado aims to close the Hispanic insurance gap

Tribes show little interest in offering abortions on reservations despite speculation they could

Study shows the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients with cardiovascular disease

Paxlovid is shown to be effective in treating COVID-19

Study shows industry sponsorship bias in cost effectiveness analysis for setting new drug prices

Immune and central nervous systems may play a key role in ALS, Mount Sinai researchers report

Feeling young can increase the chances of successful rehabilitation from medical conditions

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in cardiac rehabilitation participation regardless of income

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

Study examines policies for transferring students with mental health emergencies from university to hospital

Study highlights low use of mental health services in Australian residential aged care facilities

Medical societies publish guidelines on how to treat pre-invasive lesions of the vulva

New scientific statement highlights the cardiopulmonary effects of e-cigarette use among adolescents

Sobering lessons in untying the knot of a homeless crisis

Medical bills can shatter lives. North Carolina may act to ‘de-weaponize’ that debt.

Medi-Cal will cover doulas at more than twice California’s initial proposed rate

Each SARS-CoV-2 reinfection causes more severe disease

Area-level education and income linked with patients' lung cancer stage at the time of diagnosis

CHEST launches an empathetic health care initiative in Bexar County

Adolescents and young adults less likely to get addiction treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

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