Health
Michigan settles lawsuit over hepatitis C treatment access
The state of Michigan has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over a policy that restricts certain hepatitis C treatments in the Medicaid program.
Mar 14, 2018
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Cardiology
Varicose veins tied to higher odds for blood clots
(HealthDay)—Those tangled blue varicose veins that can pop up on your legs as you age may be more than unsightly: New research suggests they might quintuple your risk of dangerous blood clots.
Feb 27, 2018
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Pediatrics
How this pediatrician came up with a solution to treat malnourished children around the world
Millions of babies in the developing world are getting treated for malnutrition and anemia with a nutrient-packed powder sprinkled onto their food.
Feb 6, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Culturally sensitive treatments for depression
Each week Dr. Yusra Ahmad, a psychiatrist and clinical lecturer at University of Toronto, meets six to eight women with a range of mental health disorders at a mosque in the city's west end. She leads them through a program ...
Jan 29, 2018
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Health
Time to stop using 9 million children as a bargaining CHIP
Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, health care has been front and center in American politics. Yet attention has almost exclusively focused on the Affordable Care Act and congressional Republicans' slew of ...
Jan 19, 2018
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Health
As CHIP money runs out, millions of U.S. kids may lose health care
(HealthDay)—Time is running out for millions of American kids covered by the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Jan 12, 2018
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Health
Medicaid expansion popular among Americans connected to program
A concerted effort by Republicans in Congress to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act hit a surprising road block earlier this year: strong pushback against cuts to Medicaid.
Dec 11, 2017
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Health
Health law sign-ups seen as falling short though more enroll
Americans are signing up in growing numbers for the Affordable Care Act's subsidized health insurance, the government said Wednesday. But with enrollment season cut in half and just over a week to go, experts say the final ...
Dec 6, 2017
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Health
Despite Trump's scorn, early 'Obamacare' sign-ups top 600k
Despite President Donald Trump's efforts to take down "Obamacare," more than 600,000 people signed up for coverage the first week of open enrollment, the government said Thursday.
Nov 9, 2017
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Health
Pharma gifts to providers result in more branded, expensive prescriptions
Physicians and other health care providers who received "gifts" from pharmaceutical companies were much more likely to prescribe a higher number of drugs per patient, including more costly prescriptions for branded medicines, ...
Oct 25, 2017
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