Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Maryland reports case of locally acquired malaria
There has been another case of locally acquired malaria in the United States, this time in Maryland, authorities report.
Aug 22, 2023
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Pediatrics
Back-to-school scramble is on for child vaccines. Florida drops to 10-year low in completing shot regimen
The scramble is on in South Florida to get children vaccinated for the new school year.
Aug 15, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC issues leprosy warning for people making Florida travel plans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, are surging in Florida and should be considered by those making travel plans.
Aug 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Florida county reports its 7th case of locally contracted malaria
A southwest Florida county has document a seventh case of malaria, state authorities said.
Jul 19, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
The United States has seen five cases of malaria spread by mosquitos in the last two months—the first time there's been local spread in 20 years.
Jun 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
Florida not doing enough to keep children on Medicaid, health advocates warn
Health care advocates are sounding the alarm over how Florida is handling last month's end of emergency Medicaid, which they warn could force thousands of eligible children to lose medical coverage because their parents don't ...
Jun 5, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Florida bans most abortions after 6 weeks
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that bans abortions in that state after six weeks, with exemptions only given up to 15 weeks for rape, incest and the life and health of the pregnant woman.
Apr 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Brain-eating amoeba' led to a death in Florida. What you can do to avoid infection
The old "get out of the water" fear once was stoked by a fictional shark tale set off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.
Mar 7, 2023
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Pediatrics
Florida doctors' board tightens ban on gender-affirming care
A prohibition against puberty blocking hormones and gender-affirming surgeries for minors in Florida was tightened further after a board overseeing doctors eliminated an exception for clinical trials Friday at the request ...
Feb 11, 2023
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Medications
Diabetics scramble to find drugs suddenly popular for a non-intended use: Weight loss
Florida diabetics are struggling to buy prescription drugs to help control their blood sugar now that the medications have gone viral on social media as a weight-loss solution.
Nov 18, 2022
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