Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico reported new measles cases this week, with the outbreak expanding for the first time into central Texas. Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the CDC says. The multi-state outbreak confirms health experts' fears that the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year. The WHO said last week that cases in Mexico are linked to the Texas outbreak.
A healthcare executive has sued John Oliver for defamation following a Last Week Tonight episode on Medicaid, in which the comedian quoted the doctor as saying it was okay for a patient with bowel issues to be "a little dirty for a couple of days". Brian Morley, MD, the ex-medical director of AmeriHealth Caritas, argues that Oliver took the quote out of context in an April 2024 episode on Medicaid.
After successful psychedelic therapy sessions, patients report long-lasting benefits. These range from an increased sense of empathy and connection, to an enhanced appreciation of nature and interconnectedness. Some report a stronger commitment to altruistic behaviours (such as donating or volunteering). Meaningful lifestyle changes are common too, from healthier diets, improved mindfulness, to quitting smoking and drinking.
By leveraging conversational AI to address systemic challenges and supplement human care, healthcare providers can create a more efficient, accessible and comprehensive mental healthcare system.
A low level of Legionella was detected in one of the inpatient units at Rady Children's Hospital. Rady's released a statement saying that "as a precautionary measure, the hospital is taking steps to sanitize the water system to remove any infection risk."
A study including more than 80,000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease reveals that Asian and Hispanic Americans with these conditions use healthcare services less than White Americans.