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Asian-American Women Often Face Delays In Treatment After Worrisome Mammograms
A new study shows that a lower proportion of Asian women get timely follow-up appointments after abnormal mammograms than whites.
Clinic Mix-Up Underscores Questions About Zika Test Handling
The failure of a University of Washington clinic to inform a pregnant woman in a timely fashion that she had tested positive for Zika follows other reports of botched or delayed tests in the U.S. since the outbreak of the virus in 2015.
Lead Detected In 20% Of Baby Food Samples, Surprising Even Researchers
An analysis by the Environmental Defense Fund found lead more commonly in baby food than in other food. Lead was often present in fruit juice, though the research did not measure the level of contamination.
Widow Unleashes Court Fight Against Scope Maker Olympus Over Superbug Outbreak
The Seattle case, the first to reach trial in the U.S., offers possible glimpse into fate of some two dozen lawsuits against manufacturing giant Olympus, accused of failing to address scope contamination linked to numerous deaths. The company faults poor hospital cleaning practices.
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Orange County Clinics To Mark National HIV Testing Day
Along with the free screenings at the clinics, the AIDS Services Foundation on Tuesday will hold an event showcasing an exhibit on the history of HIV/AIDS in Orange County and the group’s goals.
Largest Hep A Outbreak In Decades Sweeping Through San Diego
The total caseload in the first half of 2017 is already 700 percent higher than the county’s yearly average since 2011.
Viewpoints: Is Single Payer ‘Doable’?; Doctors Should Disclose Malpractice Penalties
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Perspectives: GOP Plan Is Not ‘Better Care.’ It’s A Bitter Pill To Swallow.
Opinion writers weigh in on the newly released plan from Senate Republicans to replace the Affordable Care Act.
CalPERS Class-Action Lawsuit Over Long-Term Care Insurance Fees Moves Forward
Today’s other public health stories from around the state cover the expansion of a genomics project at the Rady Children’s Institute, Oceanside medical marijuana regulations and Costa Mesa funding for an inspector for sober-living and group homes.
How Can You Avoid Dementia? Experts Say Control Blood Pressure And Stay Active
Other tips include targeted brain-training, but overall a U.S. panel of 17 experts finds few effective strategies for preventing Alzheimer’s and age-related dementia.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Vie For Space In Crowded City
There’s going to be a host of new dispensaries, and the question becomes where to put them.
Experimental Drug Able To Slow Macular Degeneration For Seniors With Genetic Flaw
Patients taking the drug, who had the flaw, had 44 percent less eye damage than the untreated patients.
Online Program Offers Help To People Who Have Experienced Sexual Trauma Before Entering Military
Research shows that people entering the military have an overall higher rate of trauma, including sexual trauma, than the rest of the population.
Cutting Medicaid Funding In Midst Of Opioid Crisis Would Be ‘Catastrophic,’ Advocates Warn
“It would essentially write off a generation,” said Dr. Shawn Ryan, president of BrightView Health, a network of drug treatment clinics in Cincinnati.
