Latest California Healthline Stories
Evidence Emerges That Older Brains Still Create New Neurons
But researchers found that a protein associated with helping new neurons to make connections in the brain decreased with age.
“It is only going to get worse,” said U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott of the Eastern District of California.
Lawmaker Aims To Prevent Unwarranted Arrests Of Kids In State’s Foster-Care Facilities
An investigation found that in 2017, minors had been arrested, detained or cited on shelter campuses on at least 66 occasions. Most of those incidents involved youths who broke windows or damaged other shelter property, or physically lashed out against staff and other children.
Advocates ‘Concerned’ China Tariffs Will Cause Already Rising Drug Prices To Increase Even More
Experts are trying to unpack the implications of placing tariffs on the world’s largest supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients will have on U.S. drug prices. While there are many layers to take into account, some worry it will exacerbate an already daunting problem.
FDA Chief: Big Players In ‘Internet Ecosystem’ Need To Do More To Curb Illegal Online Opioid Sales
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb plans to host a summit with tech CEOs and others in the industry to discuss solutions, like altering search algorithms and posting information about the fatal risks associated with the illegal drugs.
Permit Allowing Marijuana Dispensary In Same Complex As Children’s Clinic Being Appealed
“Given the services we provide, to very at-risk and vulnerable youths, working with them in schools and at the clinic as an after-school service, for them to be exposed to marijuana dispensaries creates a tremendous risk,” said Moises Baron, the CEO of a La Mesa clinic.
Jury Awards California Family $1.6M In Bed Bug Case Against Apartment Company
The family claimed they made numerous complaints before the management company removed the carpeting in the apartment, which finally helped end the infestation.
Drawn-Out, Nasty Flu Season Continues To Plague Ventura County
“I’ve never seen this before,” said Dr. Robert Levin of the longer season, calling it the worst in his 20 years as health officer.
Frustrated Trauma Surgeons Beginning To Speak Out Against Gun Violence
“In the past, physicians have been reluctant to jump into the fray. Even after Sandy Hook there was a reluctance to take a public stand,” said Dr. David Spain, chief of trauma surgery at Stanford Health Care. “But people are getting too frustrated and too tired. We are starting to voice our outrage. And we’re still not as vocal as we should be.”
SEIU Poised To Push Ballot Initiative Effecting Reimbursement Caps For Dialysis Clinics
The Service Employees International Union–United Healthcare Workers West says the proposal would pressure clinics to improve care for dialysis patients by reinvesting extra revenue into staffing and other efforts to raise standards in order to bump up the cost of care.