Latest California Healthline Stories
Voter Skepticism Could Affect Election
All 13 measures appearing on the November statewide ballot have fiscal implications for California, a situation that might be increasing voter resistance to tax measures, such as Proposition 86, an initiative to raise the tobacco tax to fund health programs. Los Angeles Times.
Researchers Identify Genes Linked to Some Cancers
Although some of the mutated genes related to breast and colorectal cancer might be hereditary, most develop during a person’s life, one of the authors of a study said. Baltimore Sun et al.
California Healthline Highlights Recent Hospital News
CMS inspects King/Drew Medical Center; Judge allows construction of Sutter facility to continue in Sacramento
Medical Board Appointment Announced
Gov. Schwarzenegger announced the appointment of a cardiologist to the Medical Board of California medical quality division. Office of the Governor.
Latinos Less Likely To Receive Early Cancer Diagnoses
Experts say Latinos might delay early cancer screenings because they lack health insurance and are less likely to seek health care unless they suffer from symptoms. Bloomberg/San Diego Union-Tribune.
Drug Benefit Reduces Costs, Is Overly Complex
Pharmacists and physicians said they feel some responsibility to advise seniors about the Medicare prescription drug benefit, two surveys found. San Francisco Chronicle et al.