New York reported its first measles-linked child death in more than 30 years during an outbreak, while a report said insurers were frequently withholding payments for emergency care. Two research groups also described approaches to clear an Alzheimer's-related protein and to target cancer-linked genes with synthetic DNA.
Measles death in New York
New York state reported its first measles-linked child death in more than 30 years during a significant outbreak. The New York Times reported that Gov. Kathy Hochul said the death in Lewis County reflected eroding vaccination levels. Reuters and Bloomberg also reported the death as the state's first measles-linked fatal case in three decades.
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Insurers withhold emergency care payments
The New York Times reported that health plans are frequently withholding payments for emergency care despite a law meant to end surprise medical bills. The law generated millions of dollars in high-dollar payouts for doctors, and insurers are fighting back, according to the report.
Reported by The New York Times
Vibrating mattress and pills aid protein clearance
New Scientist reported that lying on a vibrating mattress for 40 minutes, combined with taking two pills that release nitric oxide, enhanced clearance of an Alzheimer's-related protein through the brain's waste-disposal system.
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Synthetic DNA targets cancer-linked genes
Phys.org reported that researchers developed a new approach using synthetic DNA molecules to target cancer-linked genes directly. The report said the work could open possibilities for future treatments, diagnostics and biological research.
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- SupportedNew York reported its first measles-linked child death in more than 30 years."site:reuters.com/business when:1d" - Google News: “New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak”
- Partly supportedThe death was reported during a significant outbreak."site:reuters.com/business when:1d" - Google News: “New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak”
- Not in the sourcesThe New York Times reported that Gov. Kathy Hochul said the death in Lewis County reflected eroding vaccination levels.NYT > New York: “Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years.”
- SupportedReuters reported the death as the state's first measles-linked fatal case in over 30 years."site:reuters.com/business when:1d" - Google News: “New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak”
- SupportedBloomberg reported the death as the state's first measles death in 30 years during an outbreak."site:bloomberg.com when:1d" - Google News: “New York Reports First Measles Death in 30 Years During Outbreak - Bloomberg.com.”
- Partly supportedThe New York Times reported that health plans frequently withhold emergency-care payments despite a law meant to end surprise medical bills.NYT > Business: “Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care.”
- Partly supportedThe law generated millions of dollars in high-dollar payouts for doctors, and insurers are fighting back.NYT > Business: “Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care.”
- Partly supportedNew Scientist reported that lying on a vibrating mattress for 40 minutes enhanced clearance of an Alzheimer's-related protein.New Scientist: “Vibrating mattress helps clear Alzheimer’s protein from the brain.”
- Not in the sourcesTaking two pills that release nitric oxide, combined with the vibrating mattress, enhanced protein clearance.New Scientist: “Vibrating mattress helps clear Alzheimer’s protein from the brain.”
- SupportedResearchers developed a new approach using synthetic DNA to target cancer-linked genes.Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories: “Scientists revive decades-old approach to target cancer-linked genes using synthetic DNA.”
- Not in the sourcesThe synthetic-DNA work could open possibilities for future treatments, diagnostics and biological research.Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories: “Scientists revive decades-old approach to target cancer-linked genes using synthetic DNA.”
