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Minnesota shifts COVID tracking focus to severe cases

The Minnesota Department of Health has changed its approach to reporting COVID-19 cases, prioritizing severe disease and mortality data over case counts. COVID hospitalizations in Minnesota have been steadily decreasing, with no spring rebound this year, potentially relieving pressure on the health care system.
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Allina to pause controversial practices for people with medical debt

Allina to pause controversial practices for people with medical debt

Last week, the New York Times published an investigation into Allina’s billing practices, alleging that the company refused to provide certain types of care for patients with at least $4,500 in medical debt. While the system would provide emergency care, the article said, it would withhold other services until that debt is paid off.
by Michelle Wiley

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New study from UMN researchers says an existing drug is a promising treatment for long COVID

New study from UMN researchers says an existing drug is a promising treatment for long COVID

Metformin, a medication typically used as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, has shown promise as an effective treatment for long COVID, according to a study by University of Minnesota researchers published Thursday in The Lancet.
by Michelle Wiley

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FDA advisers endorse new RSV antibody drug for babies

FDA advisers endorse new RSV antibody drug for babies

A panel of experts to the Food and Drug Administration has recommended the agency approve a long-acting antibody drug that can protect infants from the seasonal virus, RSV.
by Pien Huang

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Pope Francis is getting a hernia-related surgery in Rome

Pope Francis is getting a hernia-related surgery in Rome

The pope will undergo “a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia” on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says. The pope had complained of abdominal pain on Tuesday.
by Bill Chappell

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