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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Polio in U.S., U.K. and Israel reveals rare risk of oral vaccine
The polio viruses recently found in the sewer systems of Jerusalem, New York and London were mutated versions of viruses that first originated in vaccines meant to stamp out the paralytic disease.
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How to protect yourself against unexpected medical bills, insurance denials
The system can be a nightmare to navigate. Here’s some advice on how to do it.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated, helpless
‘Facility fees’ – charges assessed simply for having a procedure done in a hospital – are increasingly contributing to surprisingly large bills.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
In their own words: Nine Mainers talk about their medical billing nightmares
To get a clearer understanding of the medical billing frustrations that affect so many people, we invited readers to share their billing and insurance problems with us. More than 100 people did. Here are nine of their stories. BRIAN AND EVELYN ROACH Evelyn Roach of Gray gave birth to her first child in October. Eamon […]
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Focus should be on fixing system, not punishing patients for hospital violence, mental health advocates say
Mental health advocates say creating alternatives to hospitals for those in crisis — not criminalizing their actions — will reduce violence against health care providers.
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New study suggests COVID-19 infection increases risks of brain disorders
For people between the ages of 18 and 64, a particularly significant increased risk was of persistent brain fog.
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Raymond Damadian, creator of first MRI machine, dies at 86
Often at odds with the wider medical community, he felt so snubbed by Nobel Prize judges that he took out full-page ads denouncing their decision.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Deal struck to expedite production of monkeypox vaccines in U.S.
Under the arrangement, Denmark-based Bavarian Nordic will work with Michigan-based Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing to package 2.5 million doses of the vaccine.
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What to know before buying over-the-counter hearing aids
The Food and Drug Administration Tuesday approved cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids. Here’s what you need to know.