Healthcare news

Here are some recent healthcare news stories:

COVID-19 Updates

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant decline in COVID-19 cases globally, with a 25% decrease in new cases over the past week. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on COVID-19 testing, recommending that people who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 get tested, even if they don't have symptoms. (Source: CDC)
• A new study published in The Lancet has found that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing hospitalization and death from the virus. (Source: The Lancet)

Healthcare Policy and Reform

• The US Senate has passed a bill aimed at reducing prescription drug prices, which would allow Medicare to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies. (Source: The Hill)
• The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) individual mandate, which requires most Americans to have health insurance. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new report from the Commonwealth Fund has found that the US healthcare system is among the most expensive in the world, but ranks 11th in terms of quality and access. (Source: Commonwealth Fund)

Medical Research and Breakthroughs

• Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new type of cancer treatment that uses genetically modified viruses to target and kill cancer cells. (Source: Science Magazine)
• Researchers have discovered a new gene that is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. (Source: Nature)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat a type of bacterial infection that is resistant to multiple antibiotics. (Source: The New England Journal of Medicine)

Healthcare Technology and Innovation

• A new digital health platform has been launched to help patients manage their chronic conditions and connect with healthcare providers. (Source: Healthcare IT News)
• Researchers have developed a new type of artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that can help patients with mental health issues. (Source: The Verge)
• A new study has found that telemedicine can be an effective way to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine)

Other Healthcare News

• The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced plans to increase funding for rural healthcare programs. (Source: HHS)
• A new report from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has found that the prevalence of mental illness in the US has increased over the past decade. (Source: NIMH)
• The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced plans to launch a new initiative aimed at reducing healthcare disparities. (Source: AMA)