An interdisciplinary team in San Francisco uses acupressure, massage, counseling and other methods, as well as medicine, to help kids get relief from chronic pain. But such pediatric centers are rare.
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1,300 Wait For Free Dental Care In Pittsburgh
More than a thousand people waited in line to see a dentist at an annual free clinic in Pittsburgh. Some had never been to a dentist before.
Trump Administration’s Prescription Drug Importation Plan Is Likely To Face Challenges
The Trump administration announced plans to allow the importation of prescription drugs from Canada. But the plan is just the first step and is likely to face challenges.
Doctors In The U.S. Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time
For the first time, doctors have used the gene-editing technique CRISPR to treat a genetic disorder in the U.S. The patient, who has sickle cell disease, spoke with NPR about her treatment.
Seizures Of Methamphetamine Are Surging In The U.S.
The amount of meth seized in the U.S. more than doubled from 2017 to 2018. That translates to lots more meth, along with cocaine and other stimulants, on the streets — and likely more deaths.
Bill Of The Month Update On Story Involving Kidney Dialysis
The medical bill of the month story that Morning Edition brought you last Monday — half a million dollars for kidney dialysis — has been reduced to zero by the company that owns the dialysis center.
Kamala Harris Releases ‘Medicare For All’ Plan With A Role For Private Insurers
The plan clears up confusion over Harris’s position, allowing private Medicare plans that follow certain standards. New taxes would be added on stock trades and households earning over $100,000.
Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Eager To Talk About Health Care
Democratic candidates are offering competing visions for how to tweak or overhaul the nation’s health care system ahead of this week’s presidential debate.
Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care
They work with patients to decide when genetic testing is appropriate, interpret test results and counsel families on the ways hereditary diseases might impact them. A trusting relationship is key.
Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate
This week, NPR profiled a Montana man who was billed nearly half a million dollars for 14 weeks of dialysis, after being caught in a dispute between insurer and the dialysis provider. Now he owes $0.
