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Senate Releases Revised Healthcare BillThe Senate has released the most recent version of its healthcare bill, and it appears that it may still not satisfy enough
legislators to ensure passage.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017
Hundreds Charged in $1.3B US Healthcare Fraud/Opioid ScamsMore than 400 people, upwards of 120 individuals involved in prescribing and distributing narcotics, have been charged in
connection with healthcare fraud and opioid scams totaling $1.3 billion in false billing.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017
Brain Training: No Effect on Cognitive PerformanceCommercial brain training programs are no better than playing video games for improving cognitive performance, influencing
decision making, or altering brain activity, new research shows.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017
House Bill Would Boost Funds for NIH by $1.1B; Cuts for CDCPresident Trump's proposal would have cut NIH by $7.5 billion. The 21st Century Cures Act would get $496 million, most of
it ($300 million) going to the Cancer Moonshot. CDC, ONC take cuts.
Measles Transmission Continues in MinnesotaDuring an ongoing measles outbreak, health officials recommend an accelerated MMR vaccination schedule among US-born Somali
children in particular, to reverse low vaccination rates in this population.
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Saturated Fats and CVD: AHA Convicts, We Say AcquitBest-selling author Nina Teicholz and Dr Eric Thorn disagree with the recent American Heart Association Presidential Advisory
on saturated fat and cardiovascular disease.