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Research on how a "weighted lottery" helped underserved patients receive a scarce COVID drug

Tue, 2023-09-05 11:00 — mike kraft
How a ‘weighted lottery’ helped underserved patients get a scarce Covid drug Residents of disadvantaged neighborhoods were far more likely to be allocated a scarce Covid-19 drug in a "weighted lottery." Usha Lee McFarling STAT

 

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COVID cases, these US hospital systems have reinstated mask mandates

Mon, 2023-08-28 10:22 — mike kraft
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates Amid rising COVID cases and hospitalizations throughout the country, several hospitals have reinstated mask-wearing requirements for patients and staff. Here's the list. Yahoo News

 

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Masks: Experts comment on when one should consider wearing masks because of new COVID variants

Fri, 2023-08-25 17:37 — mike kraft
Should you be masking with new COVID variants? Experts weigh in. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not announced new mask mandates, some experts say you may want to consider it, depending on your situation. Yahoo Life

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Lockdowns and face masks ‘unequivocally’ cut spread of Covid -- new study

Thu, 2023-08-24 11:03 — mike kraft
Lockdowns and face masks ‘unequivocally’ cut spread of Covid, report finds Royal Society review looks at non-pharmaceutical interventions when applied in packages of several measures PA Media The Guardian
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Many American Cities Get Hotter, creating more heatstroke and health system problems.

Thu, 2023-08-10 12:18 — mike kraft
As Many American Cities Get Hotter, Health Systems Face Off Against Heatstroke With millions of Americans suffering under relentless heat waves this summer, more people are seeking medical attention for heat-related illnesses. As temperatures get more extreme, hospitals, fire… khnkit KFF Health News

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Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Friedrichs named to jead a newly created White House office to respond to future pandemics.

Fri, 2023-07-21 20:03 — mike kraft
New US pandemic office set to launch Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care  The Big Story  White House launching permanent pandemic officeThe White House has tapped retired Air Force M… vroseborough The Hill

The White House has tapped retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Friedrichs to lead a newly created office to manage and respond to future pandemics.

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U.S. program to bring internet access to low-income people is running out of money. Health care will suffer

Thu, 2023-07-20 10:07 — mike kraft
A program to bring internet access to low-income people is running out of money. Health care will suffer The digital divide perpetuates health inequalities and reinforces existing inequities. Torie Bosch STAT
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Lower- income nations lacked adequate protection for health workers during COVID-19--survey

Wed, 2023-07-19 10:20 — mike kraft
Lower- income nations lacked adequate protection for health workers during COVID-19 Only 43% of healthcare facilities had sufficient personal protective equipment to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. CIDRAP
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Using rapid cooling body bags to heat stroke victims --ER doctor

Wed, 2023-07-19 09:55 — mike kraft
From rapid cooling body bags to 'prescriptions’ for AC, doctors prepare for a future of extreme heat From body bags for rapid cooling to "prescriptions" for air conditioners, doctors are preparing for a future of extreme heat linked to climate change. Karen Pennar STAT

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CDC facing major funding cuts in Congress, with direct impact on state and local health departments

Fri, 2023-07-14 17:19 — mike kraft
CDC facing major funding cuts, with direct impact on state and local health departments | CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is poised to lose about $1.3 billion in funds as a result of last month’s federal debt ceiling negotiation that were initially allocated through Covid-19 supplemental funding, the agency shared with CNN. Deidre McPhillips, Brenda Goodman CNN

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