Category: Medical Research

The Hill, Columnists | May 28, 2023

Here's what's in the deal to raise the debt ceiling

Negotiators for President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) struck an agreement late Saturday on government spending that will raise the debt ceiling and avert a looming default. The deal,…

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The Hill, Columnists | May 27, 2023

An immigration reform bill focused on dignity has bipartisan support

In a rare and refreshing display of bipartisan collaboration, Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) have joined forces to introduce a wide-ranging immigration reform bill. At a…

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The Hill, Columnists | May 26, 2023

Watch live: Biden welcomes University of Connecticut men's basketball team to the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome the men’s NCAA basketball champion University of Connecticut Huskies to the White House on Friday afternoon. The…

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The Hill, Columnists | May 26, 2023

LSU forward faints as Biden gives speech honoring championship team

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Friday welcomed the Louisiana State University (LSU) women's basketball team to the White House to celebrate their recent national championship. The ceremony…

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The Hill, Columnists | May 26, 2023

We know firsthand: Public health security is national security

Nearly two decades ago, Congress passed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) to protect our country and prepare for natural disasters and biological, chemical and radiological threats. Since then, the provisions…

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The Hill, Columnists | May 26, 2023

Shark attack: American tourist 'severely injured' while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos

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The Hill, Columnists | May 26, 2023

The Hill's 12:30 Report — Debt ceiling compromise? Devil is in the details

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The Hill, International | May 26, 2023

At least two killed, 23 injured in Russian missile strike on Ukrainian clinic

At least two people were killed and 23 others were injured in a Russian missile strike on a medical building in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, the regional governor…

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The Hill, Columnists | May 26, 2023

Four ways to make drug price negotiations work for everyone 

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 makes the most dramatic changes to American healthcare since the Affordable Care Act 13 years ago. Of particular note, it empowers Medicare to begin setting ceilings on prescription…

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Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), General | May 26, 2023

Why we should not obsess about headline net migration figures

Recent ONS figures show that in 2022, net migration into the UK exceeded 600,000 people, with more than 1m people newly arriving here. This, combine with reports that the figures…

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Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), General | May 25, 2023

The Road To Serfdom revisited: was Hayek right?

On 22 May, the IEA organsied a panel discussion with the title “The Road to Serfdom: Was Hayek Right?” The IEA’s Kristian Niemietz was one of the panellists. The article…

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Hoover Institution | May 24, 2023

Bjorn Lomborg: Vaccines, A Stunning Success With Room For Improvement

Bjorn Lomborg: Vaccines, A Stunning Success With Room For Improvement Alexa Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:39 Bjorn Lomborg On Tue, 05/23/2023 - 11:39Hoover Daily Report Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3 Waco…

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Hoover Institution | May 24, 2023

The Hoover Institution Hosts Overseers and Supporters for Spring 2023 Retreat in Arizona

The Hoover Institution Hosts Overseers and Supporters for Spring 2023 Retreat in Arizona Rachel Moltz Wed, 05/24/2023 - 09:14 Hoover Institution (Phoenix, AZ) – The Hoover Institution hosted overseers and…

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The Hill, International | May 24, 2023

How US farmland became a battleground in the fight against China

Chinese investors own about .03 percent of America’s farmland, according to federal data. But their land purchasing is becoming a major issue as politicians at the state and federal level ramp…

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The Nation | May 23, 2023

Covid Has Left Deep Wounds in America’s Rural Communities

Anne N. Sosin Vermont’s rural areas found themselves consumed Covid’s medical, cultural, and political wrath. The scars have yet to heal. The post Covid Has Left Deep Wounds in America’s…

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Critical Social Policy | May 23, 2023

Intersex equality, diversity and inclusion and social policy: Silences, absences, and erasures in Ireland and the UK

Critical Social Policy, Ahead of Print. Intersex people suffer human rights abuses and harms because of non-consensual early medical interventions. They have historically been rendered outside of welfare regimes and…

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Critical Social Policy | May 23, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Ireland's healthcare students

Critical Social Policy, Ahead of Print. International debate on COVID-19 policy issues, notably negative social consequences, is vital when grappling with the pandemic legacy. Drawing from the second author's experiences…

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Hoover Institution | May 23, 2023

TEG Working Group News Roundup May 5-12

TEG Working Group News Roundup May 5-12 LeAnn Mon, 05/22/2023 - 14:40 This week, economists warn about the fallout of defaulting on US debts, the Biden Administration reframes US-China economic…

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Hoover Institution | May 22, 2023

Beijing Controls Nearly All US Generic Drugs, Washington Must First Diversify Supply Chain To End China Reliance: Dr. Scott Atlas

Beijing Controls Nearly All US Generic Drugs, Washington Must First Diversify Supply Chain To End China Reliance: Dr. Scott Atlas LeAnn Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:34 interview with Scott W. Atlas…

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The Nation | May 22, 2023

The Collapse of This Texas Health Care Program Is Putting Women’s Lives in Danger

Julie Poole For low-income, rural, and uninsured women across the state, the Healthy Texas Women program means access to lifesaving medical care—and it may soon disappear. The post The Collapse…

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Journal of Peace Research | May 22, 2023

Politicized health emergencies and violent resistance against healthcare responders

Journal of Peace Research, Ahead of Print. 2019 has been the most violent year on record for health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Attacks on healthcare coincided…

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National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) | May 22, 2023

Selection and Causal Effects in Voluntary Programs: Bundled Payments in Medicare — by Atul Gupta, Joseph R. Martinez, Amol S. Navathe

Voluntary participation is a central feature of reforms being tested across US healthcare. Allowing choice can enhance effects if participants sort on unobserved treatment gains. However, selection may also bias…

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The Hill, International | May 21, 2023

Biden announces new $375M military aid package for Ukraine during Zelensky meeting

President Biden on Sunday announced an additional round of military assistance for Ukraine during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Japan.…

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Hoover Institution | May 18, 2023

The Man Who Talked Back: Jay Bhattacharya On the Fight against COVID Lockdowns

The Man Who Talked Back: Jay Bhattacharya On the Fight against COVID Lockdowns zlotx5 Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:07 Prior to spring 2020, Jay Bhattacharya was a well-respected but little-known epidemiologist…

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Cato Institute | May 18, 2023

One Simple Fix for the Primary Care Shortage: Assistant Physicians

Jeffrey A. Singer A recent study by the Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortage of between 17,800 and 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. A December 2021 survey found that one…

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