Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine
The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they’re not ready to stop using drugs.
Homeless Shelters for Seniors Pop Up, Catering to Older Adults’ Medical Needs
Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of homeless Americans. Shelters are struggling to take in people with mobility issues and other chronic health conditions that can make living in a shelter nearly impossible. But specialized shelters for seniors are cropping up around the country to fill the gap.
The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent.
The CDC is recommending fewer childhood vaccines, although the ones it has jettisoned from the recommended schedule have successfully battled serious illness for years. Experts warn that if vaccine uptake falls, millions could be hospitalized — or worse — as a result of preventable diseases.
Seis tips para obtener fármacos que previenen el VIH superando obstáculos del sistema de salud
Los CDC calculan que 2,2 millones de personas en Estados Unidos podrían beneficiarse del uso de medicamentos preventivos contra el VIH, pero solo poco más de una cuarta parte los recibe.
Estados limitan la cobertura de una terapia de referencia para el autismo. Y las familias reaccionan
El aumento en el diagnóstico y la conciencia sobre el autismo ha hecho que más familias busquen tratamiento para sus hijos. Una terapia en especial ha resultado exitosa.
Older Americans Quit Weight-Loss Drugs in Droves
In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.
On the Hook for Uninsured Residents, Counties Now Wonder How They’ll Pay
Millions of people gained health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, reducing pressure on counties in states that fund care for the uninsured. With federal policies expected to reverse that trend, county officials wonder how they will fill the gap — and who will pay for it.
Planes de Medicaid refuerzan el contacto con afiliados ante los cambios que se avecinan
Nueva ley recorta más de $900.000 millones en financiamiento federal para Medicaid. También elimina alrededor de $187.000 millones del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria.
