Viewpoints: What Happens When Helping People Puts Doctors And Nurses In Harm’s Way?

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Asian Airports Intensify Health Checks After Nipah Virus Outbreak In India

Asian Airports Intensify Health Checks After Nipah Virus Outbreak In India Indian authorities say the outbreak of the virus, which can spread via human-to-human contact and for which there is no vaccine, has been contained, AP reports. Other global health news is on social media bans, baby formula contamination, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/asian-airports-intensify-health-checks-after-nipah-virus-outbreak-in-india/

Trump Admin Wants Mifepristone Case Delayed While It Weighs Future Access

Trump Admin Wants Mifepristone Case Delayed While It Weighs Future Access In its lawsuit against the federal government, Louisiana is requesting restrictions that would wipe out access to the abortion pill across much of the country. The FDA is currently reviewing the safety of the drug and whether to roll back access via telemedicine prescription and mail delivery. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/trump-admin-wants-mifepristone-case-delayed-while-it-weighs-future-access/

New Format For DSM-5 Psychiatric Manual Planned In Major Overhaul

New Format For DSM-5 Psychiatric Manual Planned In Major Overhaul The American Psychiatric Association has announced that the next revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be "a living document" online. The DSM-5 is used by psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, researchers, and insurance companies. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/new-format-for-dsm-5-psychiatric-manual-planned-in-major-overhaul/

South Carolina Measles Outbreak Hits 789, Largest Outbreak In US In Decades

South Carolina Measles Outbreak Hits 789, Largest Outbreak In US In Decades The majority of cases are centered in Spartanburg County, and 89 new cases have been confirmed since Friday. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has lost its WHO status of being measles-free. Other news covers flu and covid. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/south-carolina-measles-outbreak-hits-789-largest-outbreak-in-us-in-decades/

Storm Death Toll Tops 50; Hundreds Of Thousands Shiver In Powerless Homes

Storm Death Toll Tops 50; Hundreds Of Thousands Shiver In Powerless Homes More record lows are forecast this week as the frigid misery continues across many states. More news is on the immigration crisis in Minneapolis; health-based standards for smoke contamination in California; lingering mental health concerns from the Challenger disaster; and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/storm-death-toll-tops-50-hundreds-of-thousands-shiver-in-powerless-homes/

Cancer, Diabetes Drugs — And Botox — On List For Medicare Price Negotiations

Cancer, Diabetes Drugs — And Botox — On List For Medicare Price Negotiations CMS has identified 15 prescription drugs to target for lower prices in 2028: Anoro Ellipta, Biktarvy, Botox, Cimzia, Cosentyx, Entyvio, Erleada, Kisqali, Lenvima, Orencia, Rexulti, Trulicity, Verzenio, Xeljanz, and Xolair. Plus, the fallout from a largely flat Medicare Advantage reimbursement increase. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/cancer-diabetes-drugs-and-botox-on-list-for-medicare-price-negotiations/