‘What’s My Life Worth?’ The Big Business of Denying Medical Care
Insurance companies have weaponized a seemingly benign process to protect their profits, and it’s putting patients at risk.
Oregon Decriminalized Drugs. Voters Now Regret It.
State lawmakers are about to reverse course, making the possession of hard narcotics an offense again.
The Challenges of Teaching Constitutional Law Today
Readers discuss an Opinion piece about a politicized Supreme Court. Also: Trump’s mockery of Biden; fans of the president; alcoholism; great literature.
Lo que hay que saber sobre la ibogaína
Algunos investigadores esperan que la droga, aún ilegal en Estados Unidos, pueda considerarse como tratamiento para la adicción, el trastorno de estrés postraumático y las lesiones cerebrales.
With Cyberattack Fix Weeks Away, Health Providers Slam United
Hospitals, doctors and clinics expressed frustration that they will have to wait even longer for reimbursements after hackers paralyzed the largest U.S. billing clearinghouse.
A.L.S. Drug Relyvrio Fails Clinical Trial and May Be Withdrawn From the Market
Leaders of the treatment’s manufacturer, Amylyx, said they would announce their plans for it within eight weeks.
F.D.A. Delays Action on Closely Watched Alzheimer’s Drug
Eli Lilly’s donanemab was expected to be approved this month, but the agency has decided to convene a panel of independent experts to evaluate the drug’s safety and efficacy.
¿Se puede tener alzhéimer y no presentar síntomas?
Una propuesta para cambiar los lineamientos de detección de la enfermedad podría tener un gran impacto en la cantidad de casos diagnosticados.
Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest US Health Care Payment System
The hacking shut down the nation’s biggest health care payment system, causing financial chaos that affected a broad spectrum ranging from large hospitals to single-doctor practices.
Powerful Psychedelic Drug Gains New Notice as an Opioid Addiction Therapy
New research is stirring interest in ibogaine, which appears to help ease the agony of detox and prevent relapse. Used in other countries, it remains illegal in the U.S.
What to Know About Ibogaine, a Psychedelic
Some researchers hope the drug, still illegal in the United States, may be considered as a treatment for addiction, PTSD and brain injuries.
Opill, an Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, Will Be Available Soon
Opill will cost $19.99 per month or $49.99 for a three-month supply.
Apparently Healthy, but Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s?
New criteria could lead to a dementia diagnosis on the basis of a simple blood test, even in the absence of obvious symptoms.
Ozempic May Blow the Federal Budget
Ozempic threatens to bust the national budget. That may finally force the government to address the problem of overly expensive medical treatments.
CVS Fined $1.5 Million by Ohio Over Staffing Issues
The penalty is part of a settlement of 27 cases involving safety concerns revealed during inspections of nearly two dozen stores, officials said.
CVS and Walgreens Will Begin Selling Abortion Pills This Month
The pill mifepristone will be available with a prescription at pharmacy counters in a few states to start.
Oprah to Leave WeightWatchers Board
The company announced the departure of its most famous spokeswoman in a corporate filing that sent the stock into a tailspin.
R.S.V. Vaccines May Slightly Increase Risk of Rare Neurological Condition
Federal health officials presented data hinting at a link to Guillain-Barré syndrome, but said the connection was still uncertain.
Se retiran de CVS y Walmart pomadas oftálmicas por riesgo de infección
Los productos se retiraron por falta de garantía de esterilidad en las instalaciones donde las fabrican. El año pasado hubo una advertencia similar con distintas marcas de colirio.
Older Americans Should Get a Covid Booster This Spring, CDC Advisers Say
The agency recommended another round of vaccinations for Americans ages 65 and older.