Victoria Knight

Victoria Knight was a reporter for Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News until July 2022.

Why You Should Take A Peek At Your Doctor’s Notes On Your Health

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Some patient advocates say your doctor’s notes offer insights you might never hear from your physician, putting patient and provider on the same page.

Needle Exchanges Find New Champions Among Republicans

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More Republicans, at the statehouse level, are saying research and results support their endorsement of a once-controversial plan to limit disease among drug users.

En 10 años, adultos mayores de clase media no podrán pagar por atención médica y vivienda

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Para 2029, más de la mitad de las personas mayores de ingresos medios tendrán recursos financieros anuales de $60,000 o menos, incluso si se incluye el valor agregado que tengan sus propiedades.

In 10 Years, Half Of Middle-Income Elders Won’t Be Able To Afford Housing, Medical Care

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An eye-opening study of demographics and income finds that the costs of assisted-living care will soon be out of reach for people on fixed incomes — and their children.

Trump’s Pediatric Cancer Crusade A Drop In Bucket Compared With Past Presidential Pitches

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President Donald Trump wants Congress to allot $500 million over 10 years for pediatric cancer research. While it’s welcomed by researchers and advocates, it’s not a lot of money.

County By County, Researchers Link Opioid Deaths To Drugmakers’ Marketing

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A JAMA study looking at county-specific federal data finds that the more opioid-related marketing dollars spent in a county, the higher rates of doctors who prescribed those drugs, and ultimately, more overdose deaths.

¿Cuánto cuesta un implante de senos? Depende quién pague…

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Un implante de senos por razones cosméticas es mucho más económico que uno que se realiza luego del tratamiento por una enfermedad… ¿Por qué?

One Implant, Two Prices. It Depends On Who’s Paying.

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Breast implants — used for both cancer and cosmetic surgeries — give a glimpse into how hospitals mark up prices of medical devices to increase their bottom lines.