Fewer deaths and serious illnesses have occurred in the U.S. over the past decade as…
Widespread Testing, Treatment of Hepatitis C in U.S. Prisons Improves Outcomes
At current drug prices, testing all persons entering prison for Hepatitis C, treating those who have at least 12 months remaining in their sentence, and linking individuals with less than 12 months…
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First States to Expand Medicaid Saw Larger Screening Rate Increases
A new study examining Medicaid expansion and cancer screening finds that the five states and District of Columbia that first adopted Medicaid expansion saw larger increases in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening than…
Hispanic and Black Children More Likely to Miss School Due to Eczema Than White Children
In a study that highlights racial disparities in the everyday impact of eczema, new research shows Hispanic and black children are more likely than white children to miss school due to the…
Examining Ethical Issues Surrounding Wearable Brain Devices Marketed to Consumers
Wearable brain devices are now being marketed directly to consumers and often claim to confer benefits like boosting memory and modulating symptoms of depression. But despite the size of this market, little…
Global Agreement Reached on Standards for Clinical Trials in Children with MS
The International Pediatric MS Study Group (IPMSSG) has released updated standards for clinical trials involving children and teens with multiple sclerosis (MS). The new recommendations were published in Neurology, the medical journal…
