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Thursday, 16 March 2017

Reuters Health Report: March 16, 2017

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Trump barnstorms to push healthcare plan; signs of conservative support

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump used his barnstorming strategy on Wednesday to try to build momentum for his first legislative initiative, a healthcare overhaul, by holding a massive rally in Nashville, Tennessee, reminiscent of his campaign events.

FDA fees for product review would more than double under Trump budget

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The cost to healthcare companies for U.S. regulatory review of their products, including drugs and medical devices, would more than double under the Trump administration's proposed 2018 budget.

U.S. military MDs not prepared to care for trans patients

(Reuters Health) - While the majority of U.S. military doctors surveyed at a meeting last year felt they could provide "nonjudgmental" care to people who are transgender, most said they have received little or no training on transgender care.

Save the Children finds rising self-harm, depression in Greek camps

ATHENS (Reuters) - Children stuck in Greek migrant camps are cutting themselves, attempting suicide and using drugs to cope with "endless misery," international charity Save the Children said on Thursday.

Many stroke patients don't get tests to see if they can swallow

(Reuters Health) - One in five patients who have the most common type of stroke don't get recommended screenings to see if the episode damaged their ability to swallow, a recent study in Canada suggests.

Patients left blind after paying for experimental stem cell treatment

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers are warning consumers to be wary of doctors who claim to be able to cure illness using stem cells after three women, at least two who thought they were enrolling in a government-registered trial, were left legally blind when the unproven therapy failed.

Weight loss, especially with surgery, tied to lower risk of heart failure

(Reuters Health) - Obese people who get surgery to lose weight have half the risk of developing heart failure compared to patients who make lifestyle changes to shed excess pounds, a recent study suggests.

Does illness help young adults take charge of their own health?

(Reuters Health) - Adolescents and young adults coping with chronic illness may be better prepared to take charge of their own care than their healthy peers, a recent study suggests.

Older women get the brush-off from potential employers

(Reuters Health) - Aging doesn't bother Laura Milvy. The 55-year-old San Franciscan doesn't mind that her hair is gray or her skin is wrinkled. But she does suspect that her age, combined with her gender, have made finding a job tough.

Few nearby fertility centers for many U.S. women

(Reuters Health) - Over one-third of women in the United States have limited or no access to medical centers that treat fertility problems, according to a new study.