Hearing Loss Tied to Fatigue in Middle-Aged, Older Adults
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hearing loss is associated with higher frequency of fatigue in middle-aged and older adults, according to a research letter published online July 6 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.Kening Jiang, fro…
Learn MoreMedicaid Expansion Tied to Greater Use of Cancer-Related Palliative Care
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medicaid expansion is associated with increased use of palliative care for patients with advanced cancer, according to a study published in the July issue of Health Affairs.Xuesong Han, Ph.D., from the America…
Learn MoreMedicaid Expansion Tied to Greater Use of Cancer-Related Palliative Care
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medicaid expansion is associated with increased use of palliative care for patients with advanced cancer, according to a study published in the July issue of Health Affairs.Xuesong Han, Ph.D., from the America…
Learn MoreBiden Moves to Lower Health Care Costs, Limit Insurance Junk Fees
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When they need health care, Americans can be slapped with surprise medical costs because of loopholes in the law and “junk fees,” according to the White House. The Biden administration is taking action on seve…
Learn MoreBiden Moves to Lower Health Care Costs, Limit Insurance Junk Fees
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When they need health care, Americans can be slapped with surprise medical costs because of loopholes in the law and “junk fees,” according to the White House. The Biden administration is taking action on seve…
Learn MorePreop Stereotactic Radiosurgery May Aid Outcomes With Resected Brain Metastases
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preoperative stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) may be effective for patients with resected brain metastases, according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA Oncology.Roshan S. Prabhu, M.D., from Atrium Heal…
Learn MoreJAK Signaling May Be Behind Polymyalgia Rheumatica
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Janus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study published online June 29 in …
Learn MoreU.S. Livestock, Pet Industries Pose Disease Threat to People
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — American industry engages in some of the same high-risk practices as other countries in keeping and selling commercial animals that have the potential for triggering outbreaks of disease among humans, a new rep…
Learn MoreBiden Announces Measures Aimed at Limiting Health Care Costs
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New federal initiatives could help save Americans money on health care costs.
President Joe Biden announced plans Friday to target surprise medical bills, scam insurance, and third-party credit cards and loans …
Pfizer Warns of Shortage of Antibiotic Used to Fight Syphilis
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Infectious disease experts are warning that a shortage of a key antibiotic for treating syphilis could make it hard to fight the spread of the disease.The United States already has a big problem with syphilis, …
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