Biden Administration Appeals Court Ruling on Water Fluoridation Ban
The Biden administration is appealing a court decision that could allow the Trump administration to ban water fluoridation, a practice defended by public health experts for its cavity-prevention benefits, despite concerns about potential risks at higher exposure levels.
Biden Administration Appeals Court Ruling on Water Fluoridation Ban
The Biden administration is appealing a court decision that could allow the Trump administration to ban water fluoridation, a practice defended by public health experts for its cavity-prevention benefits, despite concerns about potential risks at higher exposure levels.
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Hepatitis Outbreak at Kamchatka Oncology Dispensary: 36 Cases, Criminal Investigation Launched
Thirty-six patients in Kamchatka's regional oncology dispensary contracted acute viral hepatitis B and C after undergoing CT scans; investigations revealed violations in sterilization and antiseptic protocols, leading to a criminal negligence case and the temporary closure of the CT department.
Hepatitis Outbreak at Kamchatka Oncology Dispensary: 36 Cases, Criminal Investigation Launched
Thirty-six patients in Kamchatka's regional oncology dispensary contracted acute viral hepatitis B and C after undergoing CT scans; investigations revealed violations in sterilization and antiseptic protocols, leading to a criminal negligence case and the temporary closure of the CT department.
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Medicare Price Negotiations Expand to 15 Drugs, Including Ozempic and Wegovy
The Biden administration announced 15 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, for Medicare price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, aiming to lower drug costs for 50 million beneficiaries; the new prices are expected to take effect in January 2027, although the incoming Trump administratio...
Medicare Price Negotiations Expand to 15 Drugs, Including Ozempic and Wegovy
The Biden administration announced 15 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, for Medicare price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, aiming to lower drug costs for 50 million beneficiaries; the new prices are expected to take effect in January 2027, although the incoming Trump administratio...
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Swiss Murder Highlights Mental Health System Gaps
In August 2024, a man with schizophrenia and a history of violence murdered a woman in Basel, Switzerland, while on an unaccompanied outing from a psychiatric clinic, prompting questions about patient release protocols and the balance between individual rights and public safety, particularly conside...
Swiss Murder Highlights Mental Health System Gaps
In August 2024, a man with schizophrenia and a history of violence murdered a woman in Basel, Switzerland, while on an unaccompanied outing from a psychiatric clinic, prompting questions about patient release protocols and the balance between individual rights and public safety, particularly conside...
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Body Mapping Improves Communication for Long Covid and ME/CFS Patients
Oxford University researchers are using "body mapping" to help long Covid and ME/CFS patients communicate their experiences, addressing the challenge of subjective symptoms and lack of objective markers; the visual representations of physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts foster better understan...
Body Mapping Improves Communication for Long Covid and ME/CFS Patients
Oxford University researchers are using "body mapping" to help long Covid and ME/CFS patients communicate their experiences, addressing the challenge of subjective symptoms and lack of objective markers; the visual representations of physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts foster better understan...
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HHS Debars EcoHealth Alliance, Daszak for Five Years
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) debarred EcoHealth Alliance and its president, Dr. Peter Daszak, for five years, barring them from receiving federal funds due to alleged unreported dangerous gain-of-function experiments and violations of grant terms, following an investigation b...
HHS Debars EcoHealth Alliance, Daszak for Five Years
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) debarred EcoHealth Alliance and its president, Dr. Peter Daszak, for five years, barring them from receiving federal funds due to alleged unreported dangerous gain-of-function experiments and violations of grant terms, following an investigation b...
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Moderna Receives $590 Million for Accelerated Bird Flu Vaccine Development
The U.S. government awarded Moderna an additional $590 million to expedite development of an mRNA bird flu vaccine, bringing the total to $766 million, aiming to expand clinical trials for five subtypes and enhance pandemic preparedness amid 67 confirmed human cases since April 2024, with one death ...
Moderna Receives $590 Million for Accelerated Bird Flu Vaccine Development
The U.S. government awarded Moderna an additional $590 million to expedite development of an mRNA bird flu vaccine, bringing the total to $766 million, aiming to expand clinical trials for five subtypes and enhance pandemic preparedness amid 67 confirmed human cases since April 2024, with one death ...
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Justice Department Sues Walgreens for Filling Millions of Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Walgreens on Friday, accusing the company of knowingly filling millions of unlawful opioid prescriptions from August 2012 to the present, ignoring red flags and pressuring pharmacists to fill prescriptions rapidly, resulting in millions of opioi...
Justice Department Sues Walgreens for Filling Millions of Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Walgreens on Friday, accusing the company of knowingly filling millions of unlawful opioid prescriptions from August 2012 to the present, ignoring red flags and pressuring pharmacists to fill prescriptions rapidly, resulting in millions of opioi...
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Germany's ePA System Faces Major Security Risks
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) system, launched in January 2024, faces significant security flaws, including extended access times for healthcare providers and lack of granular control over data access, potentially exposing 70 million patients' data to unauthorized access and raising se...
Germany's ePA System Faces Major Security Risks
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) system, launched in January 2024, faces significant security flaws, including extended access times for healthcare providers and lack of granular control over data access, potentially exposing 70 million patients' data to unauthorized access and raising se...
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U.S. Invests $766 Million in mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Growing Pandemic Fears
The U.S. government is investing $766 million in Moderna to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine due to the virus spreading to dairy cows and causing 67 human infections (one death), despite the CDC stating low public risk; the mRNA vaccine offers faster production than traditional methods.
U.S. Invests $766 Million in mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Growing Pandemic Fears
The U.S. government is investing $766 million in Moderna to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine due to the virus spreading to dairy cows and causing 67 human infections (one death), despite the CDC stating low public risk; the mRNA vaccine offers faster production than traditional methods.
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Africa Faces Surge in Public Health Emergencies in 2024
The Africa CDC reported a sharp rise in public health emergencies in 2024, with 213 outbreaksâexceeding 2023's 166âprimarily driven by cholera (204,115 cases, 3,747 deaths), measles (234,320 cases, 3,220 deaths), and Mpox (77,888 cases, 1,321 deaths) across 21 nations, demanding urgent investment in...
Africa Faces Surge in Public Health Emergencies in 2024
The Africa CDC reported a sharp rise in public health emergencies in 2024, with 213 outbreaksâexceeding 2023's 166âprimarily driven by cholera (204,115 cases, 3,747 deaths), measles (234,320 cases, 3,220 deaths), and Mpox (77,888 cases, 1,321 deaths) across 21 nations, demanding urgent investment in...
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FDA Approves Renal Denervation for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
The FDA recently approved renal denervation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat hypertension by disrupting overactive kidney nerves, offering a new option for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite medication and lifestyle changes.
FDA Approves Renal Denervation for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
The FDA recently approved renal denervation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat hypertension by disrupting overactive kidney nerves, offering a new option for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite medication and lifestyle changes.
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