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• Cartoonist Scott Adams needs quick access to a new cancer treatment called Pluvicto.
• His healthcare provider, Kaiser of Northern California, approved the drug but hasn’t scheduled his...
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- Approximately 150,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to temporarily occupied territories.
- Of these, up to 70,000 have returned to the temporarily occupied Mariupol.
- The returnees consist of a third of the 200,000 Mariupol locals who initially fled the area.
- The notable return rates are attributed to...
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- H5N1 bird flu virus discovered in a sample of raw milk in Fresno-based Raw Farm dairy.
- Voluntary recall issued for specific Raw Farm milk products, with no reported illnesses so far.
- Virus exposure predominantly rooted in dairy workers, highlighting potential risks.
- Raw milk's legality in several states...
Guiding Points:
- Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr, known for his anti-vaccine stance, as the Secretary of Health and Human Services Department.
- Scientists within federal health agencies are apprehensive about the future direction of public health policies under the new administration.
- Critics fear that radical antiestablishment medical...
An Ambitious Goal for Health Spending
California is stepping up its game in the health sector. The state's Office of Health Care Affordability aims to redirect a significant portion of insurer spending to primary care. By 2034, the goal is to allocate 15% of such spending to this critical sector,...
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- San Mateo County in the U.S. reports the first case of a severe form of mpox, known as clade I mpox.
- The affected individual contracted the virus during a trip to Africa and is currently isolating at home.
- The newer strain of the virus is more severe...
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- The first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain, reported in U.S.
- The infected individual recently traveled to Africa.
- People who had close contact with the patient are being reached out to by health officials.
- The WHO is set to reconvene on Nov. 22 to...
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- Do No Harm, a group of medical professionals, has filed a lawsuit against Tennessee's use of race when choosing appointments to state boards.
- Tennessee legislators force the governor to consider race when selecting members of medical and chiropractic examiners, a practice the Pacific Legal Foundation argues is...
The Appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who will soon lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is ready with his unique list of policy priorities, distinct from those of President-elect Donald Trump. Trump has publicly promised to give Kennedy a free hand...
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* The nomination of RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary has caused multiple resignations at the CDC.
* CDC employees are quitting their jobs due to apprehensions about RFK Jr's controversial views on medicine and science.
* HHS staff claim their reasons for resigning are not political, but...
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* The non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito is found in six locations in Santa Clara County
* These mosquitoes feed only on humans and can transmit several diseases
* Warmer temperatures, due to climate change, increase mosquito activity
* County officials are working to prevent the establishment of a permanent mosquito population
*...
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- A Florida judge extends restraining order until after the elections.
- The order restricts the state government from legally threatening television stations airing pro-abortion ads.
- Floridians Protecting Freedom filed the initial lawsuit earlier this month.
- The group stands behind the Amendment 4 Right to Abortion Initiative, which proposes...
Key Takeaways:
- Six months ago, Donald Trump faced criticism on his stance on abortion.
- Prominent pro-life supporters threatened to withdraw support.
- Democrats saw an opportunity for a sweep in the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives.
Trouble for Trump's Stand on Abortion
About half a year ago, former President Donald...
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- RFK Jr., founder of Children’s Health Defense, has promoted anti-vaccine misinformation for years.
- Despite medical evidence, Kennedy insists vaccines can cause autism.
- He has been a major distributor of vaccine misinformation on Twitter.
- His organization has received large donations from anti-vaccine groups.
- Kennedy has taunted legal battles...
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- Republicans, having seized control of the house, have voiced their intentions to implement sweeping healthcare cuts.
- These cuts could increase costs and jeopardize insurance protection for millions of Americans.
- Proposed cuts by the GOP could result in about 4 million people losing insurance.
- President-elect Donald Trump and...
The Republicans' Rise to Power
By the time January rolls around, Republican dominance will retake the stage, embracing full control of the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House. This is a dynamic we haven't witnessed since 2018. So, what does this mean for health policy? Well, holding sway over...
Key Takeaways:
- San Jose community and health advocacy groups are seeking health services commitments from HCA Healthcare.
- HCA plans to rezone Good Samaritan Hospital’s campus to build new facilities to comply with California's seismic laws.
- The Rescue Our Medical Care campaign has expressed concerns that HCA will not meet...
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- Alameda County identifies the first child infected with bird flu, H5N1.
- The child had no known exposure to state's infected dairy or poultry farms.
- Close family members tested negative for the virus.
- Other potential contacts are being notified for preventive treatment and testing.
- The child tested positive...
Key Takeaways:
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s surprising ascension in U.S. health policy has been driven by distrust and skepticism towards conventional medicine.
- His views gained huge traction during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Once dismissed individuals who questioned mainstream medicine are now supporting Kennedy's elevation.
- Scientists are puzzled over the rise...
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- Astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells, could play a critical role in the treatment of neurological diseases.
- Many brain diseases result in the loss of neurons and astrocytes.
- Recent research suggests that replacing damaged astrocytes could help treat these diseases.
- Studies are underway to understand how transplanted astrocytes integrate...
Preparing for a Potential Outbreak
California is getting ready for a potential bird flu outbreak, taking lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic. The state has confirmed 21 human cases of bird flu since early November, prompting officials to distribute safety gear from state and federal stockpiles to up to 10,000...
