A medical team in New York City says it has performed the first complete surgical transplant of a trachea. These kinds of transplants are one of the last big transplant challenges.
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Medicaid Fight In Missouri Heats Up
Last year, Missouri voters added Medicaid expansion to the state constitution through a ballot measure. But there’s a major hiccup: the GOP-controlled legislature refuses to fund expanded coverage.
Families With Sick Kids On Medicaid Seek Easier Access To Out-of-State Hospitals
Many state Medicaid programs pay out-of-state providers much less than in-state facilities, often making it hard for families with medically complex children to get the care they seek.
Study: COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe During Pregnancy And May Protect Baby, Too
Not only does the new research show the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are effective at protecting pregnant people, it also found that antibodies were present in umbilical cord blood and breast milk.
Fauci Expects Surge In Vaccinations To Keep A 4th Coronavirus Wave At Bay
Cases are surging in some states, but the Biden administration’s chief medical adviser says “hopefully … the vaccine is going to win this one.” He urges continued mask-wearing and other measures.
Dr. Rachel Levine On Her Trailblazing Role As The First Openly Trans Federal Official
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary health at the HHS, about her trailblazing role as the first openly trans federal official confirmed by senate.
Rachel Levine Questions State Bills Targeting Transgender Health Care
“I think people fear what they don’t understand,” says Dr. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health and the first openly transgender person to serve in a Senate-confirmed position.
Dr. Rachel Levine: Transgender Health Care Is An Equity Issue, Not A Political One
“I think people fear what they don’t understand,” says Levine, assistant secretary for health and the first openly transgender person to serve in a Senate-confirmed position.
Johnson & Johnson Says Contractor Botched Part Of Vaccine Production
The drug company says the problem involved one batch of a substance that goes into its coronavirus vaccine. But the contractor, Emergent BioSolutions, has a history of problems.
Federal Program To Bring Vaccine To Nursing Homes Missed Around Half Of Staff
A federal push to reach both residents and staff at long-term care facilities is winding down, leaving many workers who care for the elderly and vulnerable unvaccinated.
