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Something Far Deadlier Than The Wuhan Virus Lurks Near You

By Liz Szabo January 24, 2020 KHN Original

There is a virus that has already sickened at least 13 million Americans this winter, hospitalizing 120,000 and killing 6,600 people. You may even know of it.

Un virus mucho más mortal que el de Wuhan acecha en los Estados Unidos

By Liz Szabo January 24, 2020 KHN Original

Se trata del virus de la influenza, que causa la gripe, y que representa una amenaza mucho mayor para los estadounidenses que el brote de coronavirus.

A Reality Check On Artificial Intelligence: Are Health Care Claims Overblown?

By Liz Szabo December 30, 2019 KHN Original

As happens when the tech industry gets involved, hype surrounds the claims that artificial intelligence will help patients and even replace some doctors.

Monstruoso marketing de millones de dólares impulsa el uso de mamografías 3D

By Liz Szabo October 22, 2019 KHN Original

La investigación de KHN muestra que el dinero de la industria ha delineado políticas, a la opinión pública y a la atención al paciente en torno a las pruebas 3D.

A Million-Dollar Marketing Juggernaut Pushes 3D Mammograms

By Liz Szabo October 22, 2019 KHN Original

Companies are aggressively touting 3D mammograms, although there’s no evidence they save lives.

Trump Wants To Take Guns Away From People In Crisis. Will That Work?

By Liz Szabo August 5, 2019 KHN Original

So-called red flag laws that let police take guns away from people with mental illness have support from both advocates and opponents of gun control. But it won’t alleviate gun violence.

Estrellas del deporte popularizan terapias con células madre que no están probadas

By Liz Szabo August 5, 2019 KHN Original

Médicos están preocupados por el mensaje equivocado que se está enviando sobre estos tratamientos que, dicen, no están probados y realmente no aceleran los procesos de recuperación.

Trump quiere quitarles las armas a las personas en crisis, ¿funcionará?

By Liz Szabo August 5, 2019 KHN Original

Pidió una expansión de las leyes conocidas como órdenes de protección contra riesgos extremos, que permiten que una corte intervenga cuando alguien muestra señales de alarma de violencia inminente.

Superstar Athletes Popularize Unproven Stem Cell Procedures

By Liz Szabo August 5, 2019 KHN Original

Treatments for baseball pitcher Max Scherzer and other pros may mislead fans about costly, controversial, unapproved stem cell shots.

Stem Cell Company Persuades Employers To Steer Workers Toward Controversial Therapy

By Liz Szabo June 20, 2019 KHN Original

Regenexx, which runs a string of clinics, says stem cell injections can save employers a lot of money, but critics say there’s no proof.

Prestigiosos hospitales se lanzan al negocio de terapias con células madre no aprobadas

By Liz Szabo April 2, 2019 KHN Original

Los tratamientos típicos consisten en inyectar las articulaciones de los pacientes con sus propias células grasas o de médula ósea, o con extractos de plaquetas. No está comprobado científicamente que funcionen.

Elite Hospitals Plunge Into Unproven Stem Cell Treatments

By Liz Szabo April 2, 2019 KHN Original

Critics are concerned about the explosion in controversial stem cell procedures offered by clinics — and, increasingly, respected hospitals.

Health Care Industry Spends $30B A Year Pushing Its Wares, From Drugs To Stem Cell Treatment

By Liz Szabo January 8, 2019 KHN Original

Critics say patients are often misled by ads that advocate high-priced drugs or genetic tests.

Hasta un tercio de los reemplazos de rodilla causan dolor… y arrepentimiento

By Liz Szabo December 25, 2018 KHN Original

Los 723,000 reemplazos de rodilla realizados en 2014 costaron a pacientes, aseguradoras y contribuyentes más de $40.000 millones. No siempre funcionan.

Up To A Third Of Knee Replacements Pack Pain And Regret

By Liz Szabo December 25, 2018 KHN Original

Many patients face lingering pain and disappointment after undergoing knee replacement surgery, which costs an average $31,000. And doctors are increasingly concerned that the procedure is overused and that its benefits have been oversold.

Fish Oil Drug Looks Heart-Healthy. Just Don’t Swallow It Hook, Line And Sinker.

By Shefali Luthra November 20, 2018 KHN Original

The complete findings of a recent study show the FDA-approved drug Vascepa reduced the likelihood of cardiovascular death, stroke and other heart conditions in some patients. But science didn’t find the same promise for over-the-counter fish oil supplements when tested in healthy people.

Fish Oil And Vitamin D Pills No Guard Against Cancer Or Serious Heart Trouble

By Liz Szabo November 10, 2018 KHN Original

And new study finds no reason to get routine vitamin D tests, researchers say.

Píldoras de aceite de pescado y de vitamina D no protegen contra el cáncer o males cardíacos

By Liz Szabo November 10, 2018 KHN Original

Los investigadores definieron los males cardíacos graves como el índice combinado de ataques cardíacos, apoplejía y muertes relacionadas con el corazón.

Soda Industry Steals Page From Tobacco To Combat Taxes On Sugary Drinks

By Liz Szabo November 6, 2018 KHN Original

Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide whether to strip cities of the ability to tax sugary drinks.

Pricey Precision Medicine Often Financially Toxic For Cancer Patients

By Liz Szabo November 1, 2018 KHN Original

Medical treatments targeting the DNA in tumor cells are celebrated, but insurers often won’t cover the skyrocketing cost.

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