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the briefing
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Facing backlash, Chinese scientist defends gene-editing research on babies
NPR
The scientist from China who claims he genetically modified the embryos of twin girls to protect them from contracting HIV spoke out on Wednesday to defend his highly controversial actions at the 2nd International Summit On Human Genome Editing. However, the scientist has been placed on leave from his university and is facing investigations from the health commission and local media ethics board. [read more]
Massachusetts doctors going the startup route
Boston Globe
A growing number of medical school graduates are veering from the traditional medical route to an entrepreneurial path, aimed at tackling health problems on the larger scale. One physician who started a company to take on the obesity epidemic says: “I realized that as a practicing physician or surgeon, the absolute impact I could have was constrained by what I could do with my two hands in 24 hours.” [read more]
Abortions down 24 percent in U.S.
US News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that abortions in the United States have decreased by 24 percent in the last ten years. The abortion rate dropped from 842,855 in 2006 to 638,169 in 2015, which may be largely attributed to increased access and use of effective contraception. [read more]
Air quality in California: Devastating fire leads to a new danger
The New York Times [article limits]
The air in parts of California has become so thick with smoke that its outranking even the most polluted cities in China and India that traditionally rank among the worst. Researchers believe that short-term exposure to wildfires can spark a lifetime of ‘asthma, allergy and constricted breathing.’ [read more]
'We have a moral imperative to speak out': 10 questions with the physician leading #ThisIsOurLane
Becker’s Hospital Review
After the National Rifle Association hopped on Twitter to ‘tell self-important anti-gun doctors to stay in their lane,’ doctors across the nation have joined together behind the #ThisIsOurLane movement. Hear from trauma surgeon Joseph Sakran, MD—the driving force behind the movement—on U.S. gun violence and how providers can help address the epidemic. [read more]
Michigan hospital suggests fundraising for heart transplant
WRIC
When does the cost of health care become too high? A Michigan hospital denied a heart transplant to a 60-year-old patient, saying she isn’t eligible for the transplant because of concerns over her ‘secure financing for drugs’ needed to keep her body from rejecting the new organ. The solution? Start a fundraising campaign. [read more]
Philadelphia launches push to get hospitals and universities to buy local
Philly.com
The Philadelphia health care and education industries are coming together in a citywide initiative to help boost local purchasing. The aim is to localize $500 million in contracts for goods and services like lab equipment or food and 5,000 jobs for local residents. [read more]
Idaho hospital offers 'Black Friday' deals on outpatient services
Becker’s Hospital Review
Black Friday isn’t just for holiday shopping anymore; now it may be for health care. North Canyon Medical Center in Idaho offered discounts to patients on services like x-rays and insurance payments on care that typically ranges from hundreds to thousands of dollars. [read more] |
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from the amsa foundation
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Editors
Pete Thomson
Christine Comizio |
About the foundation
The purpose of the AMSA Foundation is to support the activities of the American Medical Student Association including education and career development, research projects and innovative community impact programs aligned with the strategic priorities of the organization. |
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