Medical economics
After medical bills broke the bank, this family headed to Mexico for care
The Fierro family of Yuma, Arizona, had a string of bad medical luck that started in December 2020.
May 04, 2022
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Health
New study finds medical debt is a double whammy for the poor
Earlier this summer, Stanford economist Neale Mahoney sounded an alarm with a study he coauthored: Americans have at least $140 billion in unpaid health care bills sitting in collection agencies—making the country's medical ...
Oct 07, 2021
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Genetics
Geneticists outline plan to boost diversity, inclusion in their field
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a group of geneticists who study the cellular process of meiosis held a virtual discussion of how to boost inclusion of underrepresented groups in their community. Now, Katherine Billmyre ...
Jul 15, 2021
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Ophthalmology
How a specialty contact lens restored one patient's sight
Three years ago, an outside clinic diagnosed Maria Contreras with keratoconus, a degenerative eye disease that causes thinning and bulging of the cornea. Though the clinic followed her for years, Maria saw no improvement ...
Jun 23, 2021
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Health
Medicare for 60-year-olds not guaranteed to be a better deal
President Joe Biden and progressive Democrats have proposed to lower Medicare's eligibility age to 60, to help older adults get affordable coverage. But a new study finds that Medicare can be more expensive than other options, ...
May 19, 2021
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Vaccination
In Latin American first, Argentina to produce Russia's Sputnik V vaccine
Argentina will be the first Latin American country to produce Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, according to Russia's RDIF sovereign fund, which financed the development of the shot.
Apr 20, 2021
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Health
As domestic violence spikes, many victims and their children have nowhere to live
COVID-19 has left many victims of domestic violence facing difficulties feeding their children and accessing services for safe housing, transportation and childcare once they leave shelters, according to a Rutgers study published ...
Sep 14, 2020
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Cardiology
Two new AHA statements focus on heart failure: How social determinants can affect outcomes; impact on caregivers
Treatment for heart failure should take into consideration a patient's social determinants of health—their overall living environment, socio-economic status, as well as the needs of unpaid family caregivers, according to ...
Apr 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Report looks at hospital experiences with COVID-19
(HealthDay)—A report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General provides a national snapshot of hospital experiences in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Apr 09, 2020
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Medications
Expert: Opioid settlements come with limitations
The nation's three biggest drug distributors and a major drugmaker agreed to a $260 million settlement Monday over the toll taken by opioids in two Ohio counties, averting the first federal trial over the crisis.
Oct 23, 2019
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