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New Sickle Cell Therapies Will Be Out of Reach Where They Are Needed Most

FDA approves groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease

Access to these therapies remains a challenge for patients in countries where sickle cell is prevalent [ more ]

Cbsnews

5 months ago

Miles from treatment and pregnant: How women in maternity care deserts are coping as health care options dwindle

Maternity care deserts, areas without access to obstetric care, are a major issue in Texas and across the US.

Over one-third of counties in the US are considered maternity care deserts, and in Texas, 46.5% of counties lack access to obstetric care.

Rural areas are particularly affected, with 28.4% of women living more than 30 minutes from a birthing hospital. [ more ]

Boston.com

6 months ago

Mass. Medical Society: Shortage of primary care physicians 'a major public health crisis'

Massachusetts Medical Society warns of a shortage of primary care physicians and limited spots for new patients in certain Boston-based practices

Mass General Brigham confirms capacity issues but notes availability of primary care in other locations

Decreased access to primary care doctors will lead to poorer outcomes for patients and increased healthcare costs [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

2 weeks ago

Florida Abortion Ban to Take Effect, Cutting Off Major Access Point

Florida's stringent new abortion law banning most abortions after six weeks will force residents from the state and neighboring states to seek the procedure in Virginia or farther. [ more ]

www.kilburntimes.co.uk

2 months ago

Changes to GP appointments SCRAPPED amid growing patient backlash

Health bosses scrapped plans for same-day hubs after backlash

Patients and doctors expressed concerns over lack of consultation and impact on care [ more ]

english.elpais.com

5 months ago

Promising new gene therapies for sickle cell are out of reach in countries where they're needed most

Access to gene therapies for sickle cell disease is limited in developing countries like India and Africa.

High prices and complex requirements make gene therapies inaccessible to most patients in these regions. [ more ]

Cbsnews

3 weeks ago

Women in technology

More women are falling behind on breast cancer screenings, study shows

Mammograms save lives, but lack of access remains a barrier for many women. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

1 month ago

Women in technology

The stark reality of having your period as a homeless woman

Homeless women in the UK face severe challenges accessing period products and clean facilities, resorting to unhygienic methods during menstruation.

The study emphasizes the need for private, safe, and clean locations for managing menstruation, along with access to laundry facilities for homeless women. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

NYC LGBT

LGBTQ+ couples at greater risk from climate change impact, study finds

LGBTQ+ couples are more vulnerable to climate change due to living in areas with poorer infrastructure. [ more ]

time.com

1 month ago

Wellness

The Relentless Cost of Chronic Diseases

Gray diseases like Long COVID, Lyme, endometriosis, and chronic pain can have unclear causes and multiple possible cures.

People with gray diseases often face challenges in receiving adequate care, especially due to economic factors. [ more ]

Truthout

2 months ago

16 Million Americans Have Lost Health Care Coverage Since March 2023

Millions losing healthcare coverage due to end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programs

Significant impact on families and children with healthcare coverage loss [ more ]

Independent

More cash for less cover: So is health insurance worth the cost anymore?

Health insurance premiums in Ireland are rising at the fastest pace in a decade.

Options for individuals include downgrading cover or finding other ways to get care. [ more ]

Silicon Valley Journals

Forta Health Raises $55 Million to Empower Parents in Caring for Autistic Children

Forta Health raises $55 million in funding

The funding will be used to democratize access to healthcare [ more ]

www.npr.org

4 months ago

Q&A: Author Muhammad Zaman on why health care is an impossible dream for 'unpersons'

Access to healthcare is a miracle that many displaced people do not have.

There are multiple reasons why people should care about the health of displaced communities. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

2 months ago

Health

These researchers asked 10,000 Canadians what they think of the health-care system | CBC News

Canadians express dissatisfaction with primary care system

Majority want improved access to primary care [ more ]

Truthout

Health

Doctors Face "Perpetual Rollercoaster" as SCOTUS Prepares to Hear Abortion Cases

Doctors who perform abortions are facing uncertainty and challenges in providing care due to ongoing Supreme Court cases.

The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases that could further limit access to abortion procedures. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

Health

There's a new pill for postpartum depression, but many at-risk women face hurdles

The first pill for postpartum depression, zuranolone, is now available, but experts are concerned about limited access for minority and low-income women.

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 8 women and is more prevalent among minority and low-income populations. Suicide and drug overdose are leading causes of pregnancy-related death. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Science

Research at the heart of a federal case against the abortion pill has been retracted

The Supreme Court will hear a case against the abortion pill mifepristone, which could have implications for access to the pill in the country.

A scientific paper raising concerns about the safety of mifepristone has been retracted by its publisher, citing a lack of scientific rigor and conflicts of interest. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

Cold, rainy weather making war-wracked Gaza completely uninhabitable'

Israeli attacks and cold weather are making Gaza uninhabitable

UN warns of civilian deaths and impact on access to healthcare [ more ]

www.dw.com