Death Is Anything but a Dying Business as Private Equity Cashes In
By Markian Hawryluk
Investors are banking on increased demand in death care services as 73 million baby boomers near the end of their lives.
Shift in Child Hospice Care Is a Lifeline for Parents Seeking a Measure of Comfort and Hope
By Bernard J. Wolfson
Photos by Heidi de Marco
Terminally ill children, unlike adults, can get hospice services while continuing to receive life-extending or curative care. More than a decade after the inception of the federal policy, it is widely credited with improving the quality of life for ailing children and their families, even as some parents find themselves in a painful stasis.
Padres con hijos muy enfermos encuentran consuelo y esperanza en la ayuda de hospicio en el hogar
By Bernard J. Wolfson
Si bien el cáncer es una de las principales enfermedades que afectan a los niños en cuidados paliativos, muchos otros tienen defectos congénitos raros, deficiencias neurológicas graves o deficiencias metabólicas poco comunes.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Kern Valley Inmates, Nearby Neighborhoods Exposed To ‘Unhealthy’ Levels Of Arsenic: Arsenic concentrations in the water supply of the Kern Valley State Prison and three nearby Central Valley communities exceeded regulatory limits for months or even years at a time, according to a new study published Wednesday. Read more from The Hill.
Opponents of California’s Abortion Rights Measure Mislead on Expense to Taxpayers
By Rachel Bluth
California Together, which opposes Proposition 1, warns that taxpayers will pay millions more if the abortion rights constitutional amendment passes because it would attract women from out of state. We take a closer look.
Formula May Be Right for Infants, but Experts Warn That Toddlers Don’t Need It
By Christina Szalinski
Sales of formulas designed for toddlers increased in recent years, but health experts warn parents that, generally, once children reach their 1st birthday, they are fine with cow or plant milk and don’t need the expensive, high-calorie products. And doctors say toddler formula should not be given to infants.
Genetic Tests Create Treatment Opportunities and Confusion for Breast Cancer Patients
By Michelle Andrews
Doctors are divided on whether blanket testing of breast cancer patients is warranted, since scientists and physicians are sometimes unsure about how to interpret the results.
Pruebas genéticas crean oportunidades de tratamiento, pero también confusión, entre las pacientes de cáncer de mama
By Michelle Andrews
La última década ha sido testigo de una rápida expansión de las pruebas genéticas. Pero, ¿cuál es su real relevancia clínica?
La leche de fórmula puede ser adecuada para los bebés, pero expertos advierten que los niños pequeños no la necesitan
By Christina Szalinski
Los pediatras y funcionarios federales de salud señalan que cuando la mayoría de los niños cumple un año, pueden comenzar a beber leche de vaca o un sustituto de la leche a base de plantas sin azúcar.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Newsom Vetoes Kids' Mental Health Bill: California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that aimed to help children with private insurance access mental health care at school, saying the program would cost too much. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle and CalMatters.
