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Vials of injectable penicillin in cold storage at the Metro Public Health Department in Nashville, Tenn. Injectable penicillin is the go-to treatment for syphilis and the only treatment considered safe for pregnant people with the disease. In mid-2023, the health department began rationing the injectable to just pregnant women because of a nationwide antibiotic shortage. Patients who test positive for syphilis and are not pregnant are given an oral antibiotic instead.
Health
Surge in syphilis cases leads some providers to ration penicillin
By Catherine Sweeney, WPLN and Kaiser Health NewsFebruary 1, 2024
Dr. M. Rameen "Dr. G" Ghorieshi treats patient Ernie Ruiz while he sleeps during a visit to Palo Alto Mind Body in Palo Alto, Calif., on March 13, 2019. Ghorieshi gave his patient a ketamine IV at the clinic. A new ketamine-based nasal spray treatment was approved by the FDA in early 2019 to treat severe depression.
Mind
Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients
By Dawn Megli and Kaiser Health NewsJanuary 31, 2024
Policymakers have long tried to lure more primary care providers to the areas of the nation that have fewer than one physician for every 3,500 residents. Recent examples include the Biden administration boosting funding in 2022 to address shortages and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushing sweeping primary care legislation in 2023.
Health
Where are the nation’s primary care providers? It’s not an easy answer
By Rae Ellen Bichell and Kaiser Health NewsJanuary 30, 2024
The latest California data shows increased rates of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths from dog bites, with new records set after COVID lockdowns.
Health
A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites
By Phillip Reese and Kaiser Health NewsJanuary 27, 2024
Long-term care insurance is mandatory for Japanese citizens age 40 and over, while in the United States only a small portion of people voluntarily obtain coverage.
Health
What long-term care looks like around the world
By Jordan Rau and Kaiser Health NewsNovember 16, 2023
care of her mother, Frances Sampogna, who had dementia.
Family
Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News and Reed Abelson, The New York TimesNovember 16, 2023
Female doctor using digital tablet in hospital corridor
Health
‘It sucks’: Doctors forced to move hundreds of miles by noncompetes are praying the FTC ends them once and for all
By Harris Meyer and Kaiser Health NewsMarch 23, 2023
Photo of a man sitting on a couch next to a pair of cruntches
Health
States are turning to the big health insurance companies to keep Medicaid enrollees insured once pandemic protections end
By Phil Galewitz and Kaiser Health NewsMarch 7, 2023
A hospital patient looking out the window in his room.
Health
Rural hospitals that were struggling financially even before the pandemic are running out of COVID aid
By Markian Hawryluk and Kaiser Health NewsMarch 6, 2023
photo of an "EpiPen" box
Health
After capping the price of insulin, Colorado sets its sights on EpiPen copays
By Helen Santoro and Kaiser Health NewsFebruary 27, 2023
Mark Cuban has been taking on the drug industry. But which one?
Health
Mark Cuban has been taking on the drug industry. But which one?
By Darius Tahir and Kaiser Health NewsFebruary 17, 2023
Doctors and patients are sold on telehealth. Congress is still unsure about its long-term future
Health
Doctors and patients are sold on telehealth. Congress is still unsure about its long-term future
By Sarah Jane Tribble and Kaiser Health NewsJanuary 27, 2023
man looking out airplane window
Health
During in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall short
By Vignesh Ramachandran and Kaiser Health NewsJanuary 5, 2023
person in scrubs wearing mask and face shield
Health
Hospital systems are creating their own staffing agencies as a cheaper alternative to temp and travel nurses
By Andy Miller and Kaiser Health NewsDecember 13, 2022
Medical doctor giving injection to make antibody for coronavirus
Health
The business of clinical trials is booming. Private equity has taken notice
By Rachana Pradhan and Kaiser Health NewsDecember 2, 2022
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