Latest California Healthline Stories
Health Experts: Threat Of Zika Virus Low In Bay Area
The Bay Area is too cool for the mosquito to thrive, and most homes have window and door screens, they say.
Hospitals Face Pressures To Bring Down C-Section Rates
The Los Angeles Times’ analysis shows that California delivery hospitals brought down the number of procedures performed in 2014.
Royalties From Blockbuster Hep C Drug On Line With Jury Decision On Merck Patents
Merck & Co. wants $3 billion from Gilead Sciences to license two patents for compounds used in Sovaldi and Harvoni. Opening arguments began in a San Jose federal court this week to determine if those patents are valid.
Despite Erratic Quality-Control Results, Theranos Continued To Run Blood Tests
Inaccurate results from the test can be especially serious for patients taking blood thinners such as warfarin.
Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Gaining Interest
The New York Times examines the increasing popularity of this type of insurance policy. Also, the Times looks at how much retirees should save for medical costs.
Clinton, Sanders Unite Over Flint Water Crisis At Debate
During the seventh Democratic debate, which was held in Flint, Michigan, the candidates’ focus turned to the city’s public health crisis, with Hillary Clinton joining Bernie Sanders’ call for Gov. Rick Snyder to resign or face a recall election.
Simi Valley Leaders To Worried Residents: We Can’t Stop Heroin Detox House Plans
The detoxification house is allowed under the Americans with Disabilities and Fair Housing acts, and the city cannot regulate group homes with fewer than seven people.
Mental Health Pilot Program Goes Before Ventura County Board
The measure supervisors are considering would allocate about $600,000 for 12 months, which would allow 20 people to get help. The pilot is envisioned to be 18 months long, with an additional $300,000 to come from the 2017-18 budget cycle.
Health IT Firm Plans Expansion Of Workforce, Electronic Records Business
Currently, the company provides IT services for more than 2,400 doctors who care for some 6.4 million patients across the country. It just added another 30 doctors in January.
Revolving Leadership Door At California Biotech Startups
Martin Shrkreli’s old job as CEO at KaloBios Pharmaceuticals has been filled. And the head of the University of California’s biotech incubator is leaving the school system for a private-public initiative.