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Texas Hospital Pioneers New Vascular Stent
The Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock has made a significant breakthrough in vascular surgery. Dr. Bradley Boon, the hospital’s chief of surgery, became the first in the U.S. to use a novel carotid artery stent outside of clinical trials. This advancement marks a pivotal moment in the treatment of carotid artery…
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Court Upholds LAUSD Vaccine Mandate
A federal appeals court has upheld the Los Angeles Unified School District’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees. The court dismissed a lawsuit that claimed the mandate violated constitutional rights. The decision relied on federal health guidance, even though later evidence showed that vaccines did not prevent transmission. This ruling reinforces the authority of school districts…
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Peptide Vaccine Shows Promise in Cancer
A recent study highlights the potential of a peptide vaccine developed by Elicio Therapeutics to enhance immune response in pancreatic cancer patients. The research, though small in scale, suggests that this off-the-shelf vaccine candidate could play a role in slowing the progression of this aggressive cancer type. The findings are significant as pancreatic cancer remains…
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Young Adults Face Health Insurance Cliff
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) allows young Americans to stay on their parents’ health insurance until age 26. However, many face an ‘insurance cliff’ when they must find their own coverage. The ACA’s dependent coverage expansion initially provided a safety net, but subsequent policy changes have eroded its effectiveness. Rising costs and complex insurance marketplaces…
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Pottstown Nurses Secure Three-Year Contract
Nurses at Tower Health’s Pottstown Hospital in Pennsylvania have approved a new three-year labor contract. This agreement impacts nearly 300 nurses and was ratified on August 6. The contract results from negotiations between the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals and the hospital. It aims to address key concerns of the nursing staff,…
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VA to Limit Abortion Access for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to restrict abortion access under its healthcare programs, reversing a 2022 policy. This change follows the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The 2022 policy allowed federal funds for abortions in cases of rape, incest, or health threats to the mother. The new rule will only…
