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EVERYTHING
The Groups Working to Save Vaccines in America
What: The Washington Post profiles organizations that are working together behind the scenes to ensure continued vaccine access in the United States. Medical trade associations, state health officials, pharmacists, and a new group called the Vaccine Integrity Project are exploring ordering vaccines directly from manufacturers, relying more on medical associations for guidance, and seeking insurance coverage based on professional recommendations rather than federal guidelines.
Key Line: “'The moment vaccines become harder to get for the schoolteacher and firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, … or it’s gotten expensive, that’s where the politics of this changes,' said Ashish Jha, the White House covid-19 coordinator under the Biden administration."
Source: Washington Post
USPSTF Keeps Recommending Screen for Intimate Partner Violence
What: The US Preventive Services Task Force continued recommending that doctors and other clinicians screen for signs of partner abuse in women of childbearing age, including those who are pregnant or just had a baby. But for older or vulnerable adults, they say there still isn't enough evidence to back routinely checking for caregiver abuse and neglect.
Key Line: "'This stagnation in the development of more evidence-based interventions for IPV and elder abuse is troubling, especially in the setting of the current reductions in federal support for public health, healthcare delivery, and research,' she wrote, adding that many organizations, including CDC, have had to pause or scale back support for IPV and elder abuse programs."
Source: MedPage Today
FERTILITY
Tennis Association Adds Fertility Procedure Rule
What: The Women’s Tennis Association established a rule that aims to protect players' rankings when they are undergoing fertility procedures, such as egg or embryo freezing. The rule will allow them to use a 12-week average from before they leave competition.
Key Line: "'I’m incredibly proud of our sport in recognizing the importance of fertility treatments for female athletes,' said Sloane Stephens, winner of eight WTA singles titles. 'For any woman, the conversation of family life versus a career is nuanced and complex. The WTA has now created a safe space for players to explore options and to make the best decisions for themselves.'”
Source: Femtech Insider
ABORTION ACCESS
Getting OB-GYN Exams Out of Abortion Ban States
What: The American Medical Association this month officially recommended that OBGYN board exams be moved out of abortion ban states or offered virtually. The decision came after Democratic state attorneys general petitioned the AMA to protect physicians practicing in abortion ban states.
Key Line: “It seems incremental, but there are so many things that go into expanding and maintaining access to care,” said Arneta Rogers, executive director of the Center on Reproductive Rights and Justice at the University of California-Berkeley’s law school. “We see AGs banding together, governors banding together, as advocates work on the ground. That feels somewhat more hopeful — that people are thinking about a coordinated strategy.”
Source: KFF Health News
WELLNESS + BEAUTY
Do Regular Facials Actually Improve Your Skin?
What: The New York Times talks to dermatologists about facials, and if they actually help your skin. The general consensus? They have short term benefits, but longer term...not so much. (Unless its Botox, microneedling, lasers, etc.)
Key Line: "Generally, the benefits of a single facial are short-lived, lasting a few days to a couple of weeks, Dr. Michalski-McNeely said. This is because the epidermis naturally renews about every month, Dr. He said. When this happens, dead skin cells build up and can clog your pores, potentially leading to acne and dull skin, she explained."
Source: New York Times
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