Friday 25 June 2021

Lawmakers Seek to Address Medicare Vaccine ‘Sticker Shock’

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Bills introduced in the House and Senate would remove a financial barrier to vaccination for people enrolled in Medicare Part D plans. MedPAC separately proposed a shift in Medicare vaccine coverage.



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First Signs of MS May Often Go Undiagnosed

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A new study suggests early symptoms of multiple sclerosis may commonly be missed for years before the right diagnosis is made.



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Can Statins Cause Brain Fog?

Some people report side effects like brain fog and memory loss with this drug designed to lower cholesterol. Here’s what the research says.



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Shortage of Mental Health Beds Keeps Kids Trapped Inside ERs

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What's known as emergency room boarding of psychiatric patients has risen between 200% and 400% monthly in Massachusetts during the pandemic — and the problem is widespread. The CDC says emergency room visits after suicide attempts among teen girls were up 51% earlier this year as compared with 2019.



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Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Sales Boomed During Pandemic

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New research shows a jump in sales of erectile dysfunction drugs over the past year suggesting some people were having more spontaneous sex than ever.



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