The 59-year-old’s diagnoses of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia ‘have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life,’ a statement released Thursday says.
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How an Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are children could affect IVF
In vitro fertilization offers a possible solution when a woman has trouble getting pregnant.
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Alabama hospital pauses IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
An Alabama court ruling raises questions for providers and patients, including whether they can freeze future embryos created during fertility treatment or if patients could ever donate or destroy unused embryos.
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Cancer therapy approved by FDA uses body’s own cells as a ‘living drug’
A new therapy approved by the Food and Drug Administration supercharges the immune system to kill a kind of skin cancer, opening the door to targeting common tumors.
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Maine lawmakers consider requiring insurance to cover non-prescription birth control
A bill proposed following the FDA’s approval of the first over-the-counter daily birth control pill also would apply to other non-prescription contraceptives such as condoms and the morning-after pill.
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Frozen embryos are children, Alabama high court says in unprecedented ruling
The ruling from Alabama’s top court could affect the standard of care for IVF patients as advocates warn of broader implications in the fight over abortion access.
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Pandemic-era rules to ease access to common substance abuse treatment are made permanent
The rules make it easier for patients to take the opioid use disorder drug at home rather than having to travel to a designated clinic.
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Lewiston hospitals, facing millions in unexpected costs, search for a cure to problems
Legislation, property sales, layoffs, program closures and partnerships are among the measures the 2 Lewiston hospitals have taken in recent years to address what officials say is a huge unexpected cost of filling critical vacant positions and dealing with low government reimbursement rates.
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CDC plans to drop 5-day COVID isolation guidelines
People with COVID will be able to return to work and school if they have been fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild and improving. The new guidance aligns with recommendations to prevent the spread of flu and RSV.
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Post-Roe v. Wade, more patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws
Doctors in states with strict abortion restrictions say an increasing number of pregnant women are seeking early prenatal testing.