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Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients
Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
A Baltimore doctor's patients come to his aid
Dr. Michael Zollicoffer is a 66-year-old private family practitioner in Baltimore. His spirit is infectious, and his patients have been on the receiving end of his generous care for years. But ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
The risks of patients seeing test results before their doctors
A law designed to improve patient access to medical records has led to an unintended consequence—people receiving serious diagnoses before speaking with their doctors. CBS News chief medical ...CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Endometriosis patients in England could get NHS pill to alleviate symptoms
It can be taken at home on a daily basis, but it is only patients for who have tried all other options.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Ex-Patients’ Club
Laura Delano walked away from the treatments that defined her teens and 20s. Now, she’s hoping to create a road map for others to follow.The New York Times - 4d -
Surgeons transplant genetically modified pig liver into Chinese patient
Organ appears to function for 10 days, raising prospect of short-term use for those on transplant list. A genetically modified pig liver that was transplanted into a brain-dead patient appeared to ...The Guardian - 2d -
ICU doctor reunites with COVID-19 patient five years later
In March of 2020, Sal Mazzara spent weeks on a ventilator and suffered a cardiac arrest after contracting COVID-19. It was the earliest days of the pandemic and New York City Dr. Sanam Ahmed ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
We can’t move for therapists but do they help or harm mental health patients? | Martha Gill
GPs are increasingly directing vulnerable people to practitioners in a booming industry with no oversight. I was struck by the news last week that GPs are so overwhelmed with mental health patients ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black, Native American patients: Study
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatmentABC News - Mar. 20 -
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black, Native American patients: Study
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatmentABC News - Mar. 20 -
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black, Native American patients: Study
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatmentABC News - Mar. 20 -
MS patients in England to benefit from major roll out of take-at-home pill
Cladribine tablet for those with active multiple sclerosis will reduce hospital visits and free up appointments. Thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are to become the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
How a plant’s failure to thrive unexpectedly mirrored the life of my cancer patient | Ranjana Srivastava
Despite my best efforts, my patient suffers. When we feel thwarted by nature all we can do is cling to hope. . “You can’t get this wrong, they grow by themselves!” she laughs.. I love a lush garden ...The Guardian - 4d -
For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves
Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Why hospitals are increasingly treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
After IVF nightmares, patients have few protections
IVF isn’t governed by the same regulations that hold other medical practitioners accountable for errors or safety violations, several legal experts said.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
The Carney Doctrine on Trump: Demand Respect, Be Patient, Diversify
On the road with the prime minister, we learned more about his approach to President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 22 -
Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.
The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Kobe Bryant: To Be Remarkably Successful, You Need to Be Patiently Impatient
Founders looking turn short-term failure into long-term success need patience, but a certain kind of patience.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments
In West Texas, some with severe illness have not been taken to a doctor until their conditions worsened, officials said.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Orlando’s Denzel Aberdeen patiently crafts critical role with No. 1 seed Gators
GAINESVILLE — Denzel Aberdeen never questioned his decision to play at Florida, something then-incoming coach Todd Golden was happy to hear when they first met the spring of 2022. “We were kind of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Fertility patients sold unnecessary add-on treatments, regulator warns
Despite little proof add-ons help, many IVF clinics offer them, the UK's fertility regulator warns.BBC News - 3d -
Michigan patient dies after contracting rabies through a transplanted organ
A Michigan resident who received a transplant in December died after getting infected with rabies from the new organ, the state's health department said.NBC News - 2d -
Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'
The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.
Good medicine for patients should drive billing, not the other way around.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Sarepta’s stock slammed after patient dies of liver failure. Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
More than 800 people have been treated with Elevidys, the only approved treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the company said.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients
The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering residents a novel form of preventative or preparatory medicineABC News - 6d -
For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.The New York Times - 3d -
Tommy John surgery at a turning point: 'Seatbelt' gives hope to MLB's repeat patients
Dramatic improvements in baseball's infamous elbow surgery have opened the door for more pitchers to get the reconstruction.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.The New York Times - 20h -
For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.The New York Times - 20h -
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study
Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
The Uplift: Doctor hero
A Baltimore doctor who doesn't charge his patients realizes it's those patients who have made him a rich man with their generosity towards him. A man who was a refugee from Central Africa builds a ...CBS News - 6d -
Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles
The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses
Officials in Texas said most of the state's cases were among patients who were not vaccinated.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Mutated DNA Restored to Normal in Gene Therapy Advance
The small study in patients with a rare disorder that causes liver and lung damage showed the potential for precisely targeted infusions.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for multiple sclerosis
Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely
Intensive management of diabetes pays fewer dividends as patients age and raises the chances of hypoglycemia. But many people have not gotten the message.The New York Times - Mar. 12
