FDA Advisors Strongly Back New Alzheimer’s Drug, Despite Risks and Limitations

In a significant development for Alzheimer’s treatment, the Food and Drug Administration’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee has unanimously endorsed the approval of Eli Lilly’s new Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab. The committee’s decision, made on June 10, 2024, comes after a

Texas Medical Board Proposes New Rules Amid Abortion Ban Controversy

In a move that has intensified the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, the Texas Medical Board has proposed a series of new rules aimed at regulating abortion services in the state. The announcement, made on May 25, 2024, comes as Texas continues to

Ascension Cyberattack Causes Widespread Disruption to Hospital Care

In a troubling development that highlights the growing vulnerability of healthcare systems to digital threats, Ascension, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the United States, has fallen victim to a major cyberattack. The incident, which came to light on May 23,

Bird Flu Detected in Michigan Resident: Health Officials on High Alert

In a concerning development that has put health officials on high alert, a case of bird flu has been detected in a Michigan resident, marking a rare instance of human infection with the H5N1 virus in the United States. The Michigan Department of

Medicaid Expansion in Mississippi and Alabama: A Lifeline for the South

In a historic move aimed at addressing long-standing healthcare disparities, Mississippi and Alabama have announced plans to expand Medicaid coverage, a decision that could significantly improve access to healthcare for hundreds of thousands of low-income residents. The announcement, made on May 16, 2024,

California’s CalAIM Initiative: A Bold Experiment in Medicaid Reform

In a pioneering effort to transform healthcare delivery for its most vulnerable residents, California has launched an ambitious Medicaid reform initiative known as CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal). The program, which began rolling out in January 2022, aims to address the complex