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Kennedy’s take on vaccine science fractures cohesive national public health strategies
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has had a busy few months. He fired the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, purged the agency’s vaccine advisory committee, and included among…
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Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a fall that dissected my aorta. I somehow survived and am thriving. Well, the last time I checked my blood pressure about a week ago, it was 193/119 mmHg, which is low for me. It’s usually around 220/130 mmHg, give or take. I…
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CDC vaccine panel votes against Merck shot for kids under 4
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hand-selected vaccine advisers voted to change the way immunizations are given to millions of U.S. children each year, recommending a tweak to the standard schedule that cast a large shadow over the safety of the shots. Members of the influential U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel said Merck & Co.’s…
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My Telehealth: Answer the call, bridge the gap to mental health
This story is part of series marking Telehealth Awareness Week 2025. You can find more reporting here. In South Carolina, an estimated one in six people under the age of 17 experience a mental health disorder. But treatment options can be complicated due to a nationwide shortage of psychiatrists. “We have 10,000 child and adolescent psychiatrists in the whole country and…
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App boosts antibiotic prescribing safety in outpatient clinics
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Researchers in Abu Dhabi found that a smartphone app embedding hospital antibiotic guidelines improved prescribing practices, strengthened stewardship, and aligned with the WHO’s call for safer antibiotic use. Study: Impact of integrating guidelines into an antimicrobial…
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NHS drug pricing is all about the art of the deal | NHS
Polly Toynbee describes NHS drug pricing as a “special circle of hell”, and I can vouch for that, but there are ways it can be made better (Who benefits if NHS drug prices soar? Donald Trump and big pharma. Just one more way he’s menacing Britain, 16 September). New drugs are never cheaper than the ones they replace, so if the…
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AI model offers accurate and explainable insights to support autism assessment
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Scientists have developed and tested a deep-learning model that could support clinicians by providing accurate results and clear, explainable insights—including a model-estimated probability score for autism. The model, outlined in a study published in eClinicalMedicine, was used to analyze resting-state fMRI data—a non-invasive method that indirectly reflects brain activity via blood-oxygenation changes. In doing so, the…
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Wegovy pill could deliver as much weight loss as the shot, trial shows
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are vying for supremacy in the weight-loss market they dominate as they both race to get an obesity pill to market. Novo Nordisk sought approval for its pill with the United States Food and Drug Administration earlier this year and expects the agency to conclude its review by the end of this year. Weight loss…
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$50 Billion Rural Health Fund: State Applications Now Open, Provider Input Urged | Polsinelli
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week that state applications for the new $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund are now open and due no later than Nov. 5, 2025.i For health care providers, this is a one-time opportunity to influence how billions in federal funds will be directed across provider payments, workforce stabilization, chronic disease…
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