Health care
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PublishedMay 22, 2015
Maine lawmakers back one bill to toughen vaccine opt-out policy, but reject another
A legislative committee endorses a proposal to require parents to consult with medical professionals, while voting down a measure that would end Maine's philosophical exemption.
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PublishedMay 22, 2015
Bill aims to reduce vaccine opt-outs for Maine students
A legislative panel votes Friday on a proposal to toughen the standard for parents seeking 'philosophic' opt-outs of vaccinations.
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PublishedMay 19, 2015
Drug trials give new hope to nearly half of cystic fibrosis patients
A new drug can help those who have two copies of a defective gene and cut a leading cause of death from the disease by 40 percent.
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PublishedMay 17, 2015
Maine data show dangerous rates of unvaccinated students; See data by school
An analysis of school-by-school opt-out rates finds regional pockets of resistance, subverting 'herd immunity' and increasing the threat of an infectious outbreak.
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PublishedMay 15, 2015
One in 4 insured skip medical care because of high deductibles
The trend toward higher deductibles predates the Affordable Care Act.
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PublishedMay 14, 2015
Maine lawmakers endorse bill to protect Obamacare subsidies
Nearly 67,000 Mainers receive premium assistance through the Affordable Care Act that could be eliminated, depending on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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PublishedMay 13, 2015
Walk-in clinics: A healthy trend?
Debate rages over one of medical care's fastest-growing sectors.
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PublishedMay 12, 2015
New type of biopsy transforms cancer care
Noninvasive liquid biopsies involve a blood test that can help pinpoint effective, targeted treatments.
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PublishedMay 10, 2015
A Maine teen has to ask: Is everyone in this room vaccinated?
The state's high opt-out rate alarms those who rely on 'herd immunity' just to stay healthy, giving heft to a flurry of bills before the Legislature this week.
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PublishedMay 8, 2015
Maine medical marijuana caregivers, dispensaries clash over DHHS bill
The legislation proposed by the LePage administration would add restrictions for the 1,700 small caregivers who grow and distribute the drug.
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