Parents Become Drug Developers to Save Their Children’s Lives
By Jared Whitlock
Families affected by ultra-rare diseases are starting their own companies to speed the development of treatments for their kids, venturing into territory that traditional drugmakers deem too risky.
‘So Rudderless’: A Couple’s Quest for Autism Treatment for Their Son Hits Repeated Obstacles
By Michelle Andrews
Amparo and Victor Rios began searching for answers about their son’s development when he didn’t hit some milestones after turning 2. Three years later, they are still trying to get their insurance to pay for expensive therapy to help him.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Covered California Premiums To Jump 6% Next Year: Individual health insurance premiums are set to rise by an average of 6% on the state marketplace next year amid rebounding demand for medical care and uncertainty surrounding federal financial assistance, Covered California said Tuesday. Read more from the Los Angeles Times, CalMatters, The Sacramento Bee, and KCRA.
Watch: Why the Public Health System Is Having Trouble Containing Monkeypox
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber appeared on CBS News’ streaming network to discuss “Fighting Monkeypox, Sexual Health Clinics Are Underfunded and Ill-Equipped,” an article she wrote with KHN senior correspondent Liz Szabo. It details how ill-equipped the nation’s sexual health clinics and public health system are to tackle monkeypox after decades of underfunding. Weber described […]
Critics Worry Government Surveillance of HIV May Hurt More Than It Helps
By Sam Whitehead
Some people living with HIV and some state health officials are raising concerns about part of the federal effort to end the HIV epidemic: a new technology that analyzes blood samples to find emerging outbreaks. The critics say it’s too invasive and stigmatizing and might not be more effective than older public health approaches.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Tuesday’s roundup covers a hospital worker strike, monkeypox, covid subvariant surge, vaccines, masks, suicide, water quality, and more.
In Some States, Voters Will Get to Decide the Future of Abortion Rights
By Kate Wells, Michigan Public
Measures to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution will be on the ballot in California and Vermont this fall. Abortion-rights advocates in Michigan are hoping their state will follow suit.
Fighting Monkeypox, Sexual Health Clinics Are Underfunded and Ill-Equipped
By Liz Szabo and Lauren Weber
Sexual health clinics are scrambling to properly track, test, and treat hundreds of monkeypox patients. So far, it isn’t going well.
Las clínicas de salud sexual luchan sin medios contra la viruela del simio
By Liz Szabo and Lauren Weber
Las clínicas que tratan las enfermedades de transmisión sexual —que ya se enfrentaban a un aumento explosivo de enfermedades como la sífilis y la gonorrea— se encuentran ahora en la primera línea de la lucha para controlar el brote de viruela del simio, que crece rápidamente.
Daily Edition for Monday, July 18, 2022
Monday’s news roundup covers Medi-Cal, covid surge, mask rules, monkeypox, LGBTQ+ protections, abortion, avian flu, housing, and more.
