CDC Trust Falls Sharply; Watchdog Flags Medicaid Gaps; Drug Targets ‘Ozempic Butt’

Resumen de Confianza en CDC

Only 50% of the public said they now trust health recommendations from the CDC, down from 77% in spring 2025. This finding comes from a poll by the Harvard School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation’s Public Health Listening Lab.

Informe sobre Medicaid

El HHS Office of Inspector General has released a report stating that CMS should improve its policies and procedures for oversight of Medicaid expenditures reported by states, emphasizing the need for better financial integrity in the Medicaid program.

Cuidado Detransición en Clínicas

Amid a federal investigation, the Cleveland Clinic followed Texas Children’s Hospital in reaching an agreement to provide detransition care and will not perform gender-affirming procedures for minors, according to the Justice Department.

Nuevos Casos de Sarampión

The U.S. has reported 56 new cases of measles in the past week, according to the Yale School of Public Health.

Expansión de Indicación de Tratamiento

The FDA expanded the indication for marstacimab (Hympavzi) to treat patients with hemophilia A or B aged 12 years and older with inhibitors, and pediatric patients with or without inhibitors, as reported by Pfizer.

Conciencia sobre Cáncer de Pulmón

Millions of U.S. adults who undergo breast and colorectal cancer screening are eligible for lung cancer screening but do not get screened, as indicated by researchers in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Nuevo Medicamento para Pérdida de Peso

The FDA has yet to review the investigational weight-loss drug retatrutide for safety and effectiveness, but it is already for sale on the internet in an unprecedented manner.

Investigación sobre Apitegromab

Investigational apitegromab effectively preserved lean mass when combined with tirzepatide (Zepbound) in a randomized phase II trial, suggesting it could help counteract the effects of ‘Ozempic butt.’

Prevención del Suicidio y Conexiones Sociales

Can overlooked social connections help prevent suicide? This question is explored in recent discussions about mental health interventions.

Cuidado Vascular para Personas Sin Hogar

STAT highlighted a novel vascular clinic created by Massachusetts General Hospital that assists homeless individuals in avoiding amputation due to peripheral artery disease.

Monitoreo por Hantavirus en Texas

Two Texans who were monitored for hantavirus after exposure aboard the MV Hondius were cleared after completing their 42-day observation period infection-free.

Dismanteling of USAID

Former U.S. global health official Nicholas Enrich detailed the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Aid (USAID) in his new book.

Inversiones en Vacunas contra la Malaria

Global vaccine group Gavi plans to use $600 million in soon-to-be-restored U.S. funding to expand malaria and other vaccination efforts, complying with U.S. conditions to phase out thimerosal in vaccines.

Aumento de Partos Prematuros en Ucrania

Some regions in Ukraine are experiencing a rise in premature births, with complex underlying reasons contributing to this trend.

Recuperación de Christian Eriksen

Soccer star Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a match five years ago, reported being “doing well” after collapsing again on the field.

Fallecimiento de Hulk Hogan

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan passed away due to natural causes, as noted in a report by Florida police; his family had previously mentioned that he suffered from multiple health issues.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


Fuente: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/healthpolicy/121664

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