Insurance firm refuses lung transplant that could save cancer patient’s life
A cancer patient, preparing for a potentially life-saving double lung transplant, faced a last-minute denial of insurance coverage. Deron Wells, 59, a married father of three, was set to move from a hospital in Los Angeles to a clinical trial for the transplant in Chicago. “That’s devastating for me,” he shared, mentioning his struggles with […]
Rice alternative high in protein is an ‘ideal crop,’ and ‘magic mushrooms’ help Parkinson’s patients.
Welcome to TotalNews Lifestyle Newsletter. Check out these top headlines. Top 3: “Ideal crop”: This heritage grain cultivated in the U.S. boasts double the protein of quinoa and quadruple that of rice. “Magical Mushroom”: Recent research suggests that certain psychedelic compounds in mushrooms may enhance mood and cognitive abilities in Parkinson’s patients. Rich rewards: A […]
Anthem Blue Cross patients can once again access Scripps Health.
Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross Resume Partnership After four months of uncertainty, Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross have announced that their relationship is back on track, affecting around 125,000 residents in San Diego County who had to rethink their healthcare coverage. Scripps reached out to patients, informing them that those with Anthem Blue […]
US Doctors Extract Spinal Tumor via Patient’s Eye Socket in Uncommon Procedure
In a remarkable medical achievement, surgeons in the US successfully excised spinal cord tumors via the eye socket of a 19-year-old patient. Cara Flores, an aspiring manicurist from Maryland, has battled blurred and double vision since 2023. What seemed like a typical eye issue turned out to be quite alarming. Scans unveiled a rare malignant […]
Details on 5.5 million patients affected by significant healthcare data breach
Healthcare seems to be a prime target for cyberattacks this year. Just in the past few months, we’ve witnessed significant data breaches in the sector. One recent incident involved Blue Shield of California, which leaked the personal information of 4.7 million individuals. On top of that, Yale New Haven Health, the largest healthcare system in […]
Exclusive | New FDNY order sending patients to closest hospital provokes backlash: ‘Stupid –
The new city fire department’s order aimed at reducing the increase in response times for the 911 has sparked a major backlash as it claims patients and hospitals are putting safety at risk rather than lifesavers. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker imposed a rule on March 12 that required patients to be transported to the nearest […]
Blue Shield exposed 4.7 million patients’ health data to Google
Healthcare providers and insurance companies will undoubtedly collect the most sensitive information about you, including your ID, contact details, address, and medical records. But they often don’t make the same level of effort to protect that data. This is evident from the recent increase in healthcare data breaches. In most of these cases, bad actors […]
Trump’s pharmaceutical tariffs will risk the lives of American patients
On April 1st, the Trump administration investigationWhether importing drugs poses national security risks. Considering a relatively short periodPublic CommentsThe answer seems to be a natural conclusion. Customs duties are expectedMid May. These obligations are not just a waste of financially. It slams the US healthcare system. Furthermore, unlike the “mutual” tariffs announced on April 2nd, Commerce […]
Doctor, now dead, was 3 days away from being sentenced after pleading guilty to sex crimes against child patients
Authorities say the former doctor was found just three days before he was sentenced to prison for a child sex crime, which he had already pleaded guilty. Matt Elsa Hipke, 62, from Longview, Texas, was arrested in August 2020. “From extensive counseling to anxiety, it’s with us every day. It’s an ongoing process.” Hipke was […]
What weed smokers have in common with psychosis patients: study
What a topic of conversation. Smoking weeds can certainly affect the brain, not only the possibility of serious delusions. A study published last week found that ER visits for cannabis use among people over 65 years old have skyrocketed, and older people needing acute care to be up to 72% more likely to develop dementia. […]