The increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus among young children is straining hospital capacity.
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U.S. agency softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
Opioids painkillers can be addictive and were identified as a big reason for a rise in U.S. drug overdoses that began more than two decades ago.
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CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion
The big question now is how their money will be used and whether it will make a difference in fighting an addiction crisis that has only intensified.
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Strong RSV vaccine data lifts hopes after years of futility fighting virus in infants
Pfizer reports that a large international study found vaccinating moms-to-be was nearly 82% effective at preventing severe cases of RSV in their babies’ most vulnerable first 90 days of life.
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Central Maine Healthcare launching tuition reimbursement program for nursing students
The program launches this month for nursing students at the Maine College of Health Professions who commit to working at CMH after graduation.
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Antibody treatment tested as new tool against malaria
Malaria killed more than 620,000 people in 2020 and sickened 241 million, mainly children under 5 in Africa.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Soaring RSV cases raise fears about hospital capacity with COVID rising and flu looming
Public health experts are fretting about a “tri-demic” where RSV, influenza and COVID-19 strain the health care system.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Transgender student at University of Maine System alleges discrimination
The student has filed a complaint with the state after gender-affirming surgery was denied coverage under a UMS student health insurance policy.
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UNE team gets $6.6 million grant to explore eye pain, potential treatments
With the National Eye Institute award, a University of New England scientist will look at how eye damage takes its physical and emotional toll.
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Abortion ruling means more births, more infant deaths in Mississippi
Mississippi has the nation’s highest fetal mortality rate, highest infant mortality rate, highest pre-term birth rate and is among the worst states for maternal mortality.