Medical economics
Health insurance CEOs rake in millions: Here's the top 10 list
Health insurance premiums keep rising and many employees carry high-deductible plans that mean bills of $100 or more for a visit to the doctor.
Mar 12, 2024
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Health
Fact check: Checking health care claims in Biden's State of the Union address
President Joe Biden touted his administration's accomplishments in health care in a wide-ranging State of the Union address on Thursday evening that touched on subjects such as immigration, the economy, crime, job growth, ...
Mar 11, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
US FDA approves Wegovy to cut risk of heart problems
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for a popular anti-obesity drug to be used to prevent serious heart conditions for the first time, in a move likely to expand insurance coverage.
Mar 9, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Medicaid eligibility during pandemic led to increased postpartum coverage, study suggests
Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. are increasing and considered high compared to other wealthy nations. And Medicaid coverage plays a large role in maternal health, as it funds nearly half of all the births in the country.
Mar 8, 2024
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Genetics
Black people half as likely to be evaluated for genetic testing as white people, finds study
Genetic testing has become a more common way to diagnose and manage many neurologic conditions including dementia, Parkinson's disease and epilepsy, but a new study has found not everyone may have the same level of access ...
Mar 6, 2024
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Diabetes
FDA clears first OTC continuous blood glucose monitor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the country's first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for type 2 diabetes.
Mar 6, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds many kids with sickle cell anemia lack preventative care
Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventative care that could help them stay healthier for longer, a Children's Hospital Los Angeles study has found.
Mar 6, 2024
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HIV & AIDS
Study explores PrEP discontinuation in a US national cohort of sexual and gender minority populations
In the U.S., sexual and gender minority populations are disproportionately affected by HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key prevention method, but its effectiveness relies on consistent usage. While a significant ...
Mar 4, 2024
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Medications
Study finds that Medicare Part D plans increased restrictions on drug coverage
Medicare Part D plans significantly increased restrictions on prescription drugs, excluding more compounds from coverage or subjecting more of them to review before patients could access the treatments, according to a new ...
Mar 4, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study underscores social factors of low breast cancer screening in the US
There is a pressing need to explore and understand which social determinants of health (SDOH) and health inequities act as significant, influential factors that contribute to low breast cancer screening behaviors in the United ...
Mar 4, 2024
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