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Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs Brings Rationing Fears for Cancer Patients23:04 Doctors are contending with low supplies and unfilled orders of generic chemotherapy infusions that are central to the treatment of a long list of cancers. The Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?17:20 Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans. But they have yet to identify the species. France Identifies First Case of Ebola13:52 The patient is a doctor who had traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry said. Workers are racing to trace those who may have had contact. Ebola Symptoms in Current Outbreak May Be Milder Than in Previous Ones23.června That is good news for patients, but officials fear it will make controlling the spread of the disease harder. Ferraris and Shell Companies: Five Charged in Medicare Fraud Schemes23.června The Justice Department is taking aim at pricey “skin substitutes,” an overused wound care treatment that cost the government $10 billion in 2024. Doctors Thought It Was Asthma. A.I. Flagged a Serious Heart Problem.22.června Artificial intelligence programs can spot patterns in electrocardiograms that humans miss. Now, one program is going to be widely available — for free — to doctors. Pakistan Plans to Cut Tax on Menstrual Pads, but Many Say It’s Not Enough22.června Activists said more action was needed to solve the larger problem: Only 12 percent of Pakistani women and girls use safe, commercially made menstrual products. A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form22.června A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline. Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs21.června The White House recently endorsed monitoring sewage for evidence of drug use. Critics fear such efforts could violate privacy and stigmatize neighborhoods. The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League19.června The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win. Buildings May Soon Have ‘Immune Systems’ That Fight Airborne Disease19.června Following the pandemic, the federal government is spending $150 million on new technology to ensure clean indoor air. Here’s what scientists are pursuing. Many World Cup Fans Would Rather Skip the Hydration Breaks18.června It’s hot in North America in June, but fans are griping that the breaks that have been added to each half are an excuse for the networks to show more ads. New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad17.června The State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the department does not have the expertise. A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death17.června The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild. Mental Health Can Complicate Family Planning17.června Five stories show the hurdles that people with psychological diagnoses face when considering parenthood. |