Latest California Healthline Stories
Elevated Cardiovascular Risks Follow In Wake Of Wildfires, Study Finds
The study found that exposure to wildfire smoke correlates with more hospital visits for coronary heart disease, irregular heart rhythm, heart failure, pulmonary embolism and stroke.
Specialists Slam Diabetes Treatments As A ‘Sham’ And A Waste Of Time
G. Ford Gilbert was recently indicted on fraud and bribery charges in Alabama in connection with his Trina clinics, which offer a controversial treatment to diabetes patients. A San Diego clinic offers the treatment.
In Last-Ditch Effort To Avert Bankruptcy, Theranos Lays Off Most Of Remaining Workers
The latest round of layoffs is the company’s third since it was revealed in October 2015 that it was misleading investors and the public about the state of its technology.
“Single-payer healthcare has become a clear litmus test. If you support it, you’re a pure progressive. If you’re opposed to it, you’re a pragmatist,” UC San Diego political scientist Thad Kousser said.
The measure that would put the state in charge of setting prices on certain health services is backed by labor unions and patient advocates. But providers are expected to come out strongly against it.
Following Thousands Of Complaints From Women, FDA Puts Restrictions On Bayer’s Birth Control Implant
The FDA said only women who read and have the opportunity to sign a brochure about the risks of the device will be able to receive the implant made by Bayer. The move comes two years after the agency ordered the company to place a “black box warning” on the product package.
Administration Relaxes Essential Benefits Regulations, Creates New Mandate Exemptions
Overall, the Trump administration’s rules addressing the standards for insurers planning to participate in health law marketplaces give more control and further flexibility over to states.
Homeless Services, Mental Health Funding A Focus Of LA County’s Proposed Budget
Sachi Hamai, the county’s chief executive, emphasized the strides being made toward combating the “urgent” homeless crisis.
Well Into April, Vicious Flu Season Continues To Plague California
Meanwhile, even though San Diego’s hepatitis A public health emergency is over, new cases are still being reported.
Kaiser Permanente Launches $2 Million, Nationwide Initiative To Research Gun Violence
California-based Kaiser Permanente decided to jump-start its effort because of the huge effect of gun violence on its patients.