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In Baltimore, nurses go door-to-door to bring primary care to the whole neighborhood

A cadre of Johns Hopkins nurses are adapting a model for primary care that's been successful in Costa Rica. They will visit every household in a Baltimore community to assess health care and social … more

Leslie Walker (via NPR:Shots - Health News) | 6/11/24

Biden Plan to Save Medicare Patients Money on Drugs Risks Empty Shelves, Pharmacists Say

President Joe Biden is campaigning for reelection on his efforts to cut costs for Medicare patients at the pharmacy counter. But independent pharmacists say one strategy makes it unaffordable for … more

Susan Jaffe (via California Healthline) | 6/11/24

Bird Flu Tests Are Hard To Get. So How Will We Know When To Sound the Pandemic Alarm?

If widely used, flu tests could be helpful now. In the meantime, the government needs to clear a path for H5N1 tests, researchers warn, to avoid the early missteps of the covid pandemic. more

Amy Maxmen and Arthur Allen (via California Healthline) | 6/11/24

‘I Try To Stay Strong’: Mom Struggles To Get Diagnosis for Son’s Developmental Problems

An Alameda County mother has spent 10 months seeking help for her 4-year-old son’s speech and behavior issues from his school district and her Medicaid health insurer. She still doesn’t have an … more

Sejal Parekh (via California Healthline) | 6/11/24

As more crime victims seek help, funding dwindles, advocates say

By Jennifer Fernandez Deana Joy is in Washington, D.C., this week with other North Carolina colleagues who work with families affected by sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence and other … more

Jennifer Fernandez (via North Carolina Health News) | 6/11/24

Skye Bioscience Falls Short in Glaucoma Trial, But It’s Full Steam Ahead for Obesity Program

Skye Bioscience’s nimacimab blocks CB1, the same receptor targeted by an obesity drug candidate now in the hands of Novo Nordisk. But Skye contends its Phase 2-ready antibody drug has several … more

Frank Vinluan (via MedCity News) | 6/10/24

FDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer’s drug, despite risks and limitations

Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration have recommended unanimously that the agency approve the Alzheimer’s drug donanemab. more

Jon Hamilton (via NPR:Shots - Health News) | 6/10/24

Pelago Launches Inpatient Centers of Excellence Network

Pelago’s new Inpatient Centers of Excellence network offers Pelago members access to a nationwide network of inpatient substance use disorder treatment centers. The network includes organizations … more

Marissa Plescia (via MedCity News) | 6/10/24

Does undernutrition increase the risk of tuberculosis?

Does undernutrition increase the risk of tuberculosis? Key messages Having undernutrition doubles the risk of getting tuberculosis. These results apply to the general adult population; the risk for … more

Via Cochrane | 6/10/24

420 with CNW — Study Says Cannabis Terpenes Equal to Morphine in Pain Management

A new study exploring the potential of marijuana terpenes as treatments for chronic neuropathic pain suggests that these compounds could be as effective as morphine for pain relief, showing similar … more