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Patient StoriesOctober 12, 2020
Could a Proposed Regulation Worsen Transgender Mental Health?
By Anika Nayak
The rollback of Affordable Care Act protections could make it even harder to see a gender-affirming doctor.
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Women's HealthSeptember 29, 2020
How to Quit the Birth Control Pill
By Annie Simon
This guide explains how hormonal birth control affects your body and the side effects that may happen when you stop taking it, as well as lifestyle changes to help support your body’s adjustment to its natural cycle.
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Laws + CongressJuly 7, 2020
Supreme Court Decision Protecting LGBTQIA+ Employees Could Challenge Healthcare Rollbacks
By Emily Rose Thorne
The Supreme Court has ruled on Bostock v. Clayton County—a landmark decision protecting LGBTQIA+ patients from workplace discrimination. The decision came the same week that HHS released a final rule rolling back nondiscrimination protections for transgender and nonbinary patients seeking healthcare.
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Health FeaturesJanuary 7, 2020
5 Alternatives to Zantac
By Benjamin Duong
What are the alternative options to treat heartburn and related conditions? Here are 5 medications to take instead of Zantac.
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NewsJuly 8, 2020
Mexico Bans Shipments and Use of Pesticide Glyphosate
By Emily Shiffer
Mexico will ban all future imports of the pesticide glyphosate, citing scientific evidence that it is potentially toxic to human health and the environment.
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Patient StoriesJuly 6, 2020
Highlighting Race and Chronic Illness As Key COVID-19 Disparities
By Akilah Wise
COVID-19 deaths are 12 times higher among people with chronic underlying conditions. Though most U.S. adults have a chronic illness, Black, Latino, Native American, low-income and uninsured people are disproportionately affected.
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Legal DevelopmentsJuly 10, 2020
Civil Rights, A Global Pandemic and Justice: Practicing Law in the Era of COVID-19
By Emily Rose Thorne
Amid a push to transform the criminal justice system and mandates to work from home to avoid worsening a public health crisis, how have America’s lawyers adapted their practice?
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Health FeaturesJune 22, 2020
Herogard Donates Thousands of Masks to Food Banks As NYC Reopens
By S. Nicole Lane
Herogard, an FDA-approved face mask company, donates three face masks to essential food workers in marginalized communities to support a safe re-opening and combat food system insecurity.
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Patient StoriesMay 19, 2020
COVID Isolation Poses Intense Challenges for People With Addictions
By S. Nicole Lane
Social isolation can contribute to an increased risk for people struggling with current or previous substance use disorders.
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Patient StoriesMarch 30, 2020
Patient Stories: Taking Immunosuppressants During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By S. Nicole Lane
The public, by now, knows that the elderly and those with serious health issues such as cancer, diabetes, lung disease and heart disease are high risk, but people taking immunosuppressant drugs fall into the high-risk category as well.
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Bellwether Trials: What You Need to Know
James Parker · April 8, 2021
MedTruth's guide to bellwether trials, including their importance and notable examples.
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Multi-Million Dollar Transvaginal Mesh Settlement with 47 States
MedTruth Editors · March 31, 2021
Boston Scientific has agreed to settle transvaginal mesh claims from 47 states and the District of Columbia for $188.7 million. Last week’s settlement concludes a series of lawsuits accusing Boston Scientific of violating consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the safety and effectiveness of their transvaginal mesh products.
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Baby Food Companies Sued for Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination
James Parker · March 23, 2021
A group of parents has requested that the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidate their cases in federal district court.
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Class Action Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
James Parker · February 24, 2021
MedTruth's guide to class action lawsuits, from the basics to how the process works.
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Multidistrict Litigation: What You Need to Know
MedTruth Editors · February 5, 2021
A guide to multidistrict litigation, from the basics to the reasoning behind consolidating lawsuits.
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