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EVERYTHING
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist
What: NOTUS had the scoop today that HHS Sec. Kennedy's "MAHA" report cited sources that don't exist and misinterpreted information from studies that did exist. The errors were similar to AI "hallucinations", suggesting that the report was written using AI and did not get a thorough fact check.
Key Line: "Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his “Make America Healthy Again" Commission report harnesses “gold-standard” science, citing more than 500 studies and other sources to back up its claims. Those citations, though, are rife with errors, from broken links to misstated conclusions. Seven of the cited sources don’t appear to exist at all."
Source: NOTUS
PCOS: Time for a Name Change?
What: A survey of nearly 8,000 patients and health professionals found the large majority support changing the name of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to better reflect the fact that the condition includes more than just cysts. Nearly 80% of health professionals and 90% of patients said they'd back a name change.
Key Line: “PCOS is the most common endocrine or hormonal condition in reproductive-aged women, yet its name does not reflect the broad range of health impacts,” Professor Teede said. “The focus on ovarian cysts, which are not true cysts but rather eggs or follicles that have stopped growing, overlooks the impacts of this multisystem disorder, leading to confusion, missed and delayed diagnosis, and inadequate information provision and care. Research has also been limited to date.”
Source: Monash University
PREGNANCY + POSTPARTUM
Medicaid and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
What: KFF has a new overview of Medicaid and pregnancy, digging into the stats of the program as Republicans prepare to cut coverage to pay for tax cuts. Medicaid covers over 40% of births in the U.S., and over 50% of births in rural areas. They also look at how states across the political spectrum have chosen to expand coverage for pregnant women before pregnancy and postpartum.
Key Line: "However, nearly all states, across partisan divides, have used their flexibility to set Medicaid income eligibility criteria for pregnancy above the minimum requirement so that more pregnant people can qualify for coverage."
Source: KFF
ABORTION ACCESS
Texas Cop Searched License Plate Cameras Nationwide for a Woman Who Got an Abortion
What: A sheriff in Texas used license plate cameras in various states to search for a woman who self-administered an abortion, claiming her family worried about her safety. But the officer searched for the woman over a month-long period -- far longer than a "safety check" would explain.
Key Line: "Earlier this month authorities in Texas performed a nationwide search of more than 83,000 automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras while looking for a woman who they said had a self-administered abortion, including cameras in states where abortion is legal such as Washington and Illinois, according to multiple datasets obtained by 404 Media."
Source: 404 Media
ONCOLOGY
Contrast Imaging Improves Breast Cancer Screening in Dense Breasts
What: Contemporary OBGYN talked with Prof. Fiona Gilbert about her recent research that found contrast imaging methods like MRI and enhanced mammography help identify cancer earlier in women with dense breast tissue.
Key Line: "Gilbert highlighted the potential for a future risk-stratified screening approach, where individualized risk assessments, including genetic profiling, could help tailor breast cancer screening and imaging techniques for more effective early detection."
Source: Contemporary OBGYN
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