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Signs of an ‘October Vaccine Surprise’ Alarm Career Scientists

A growing number of prominent health leaders fear that President Donald Trump will legally autorize a vaccine before election day, running roughshod over the usual regulatory process.

Sep 21, 2020

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Tough to Tell COVID From Smoke Inhalation Symptoms — And Flu Season’s Coming

Up and down the West Coast, hospitals and health facilities are reporting an influx of patients with problems most likely related to smoke inhalation, but facilities must first rule out the coronavirus.

Sep 20, 2020

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Employee At Chiropractic Office May Have Exposed 300 Patients To COVID-19

An infected staff member had contact with a lot of patients in an office lax about face coverings, prompting an unusual health alert.

Sep 16, 2020

Robert Smith listens as Dr. Vladimir Berthaud speaks with Black patients about participating in clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine candidate./Blake Farmer for KHN

COVID Vaccine Trials Move Fast But They're Slow To Recruit Black Volunteers

So far, participation by minority volunteers in coronavirus trials has increased only slightly compared with the usually low levels in other clinical trials.

Sep 16, 2020

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Critics: Psilocybin Measure Would Turn Oregonians Into ‘Guinea Pigs’

Some psychiatrists oppose Measure 109, which would allow the use of magic mushrooms in a clinical setting, though other doctors say Oregonians would benefit from it.

Sep 16, 2020
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Lack of Antigen Test Reporting Leaves Country ‘Blind to the Pandemic’

Sep 16, 2020

Oregon Health & Science University staff collect samples of 600 people a day at two mobile testing sites in the Portland area. | OHSU

How Are Fires, Smoke Affecting Coronavirus Spread In Oregon

Sep 15, 2020

Silver diamine fluoride is a topical medication that gets painted on teeth to stem decay. It could become a game changer for treating cavities in older adults./Jennifer Geiselhofer

New Dental Treatment Helps Fill Cavities and Insurance Gaps for Seniors

Silver diamine fluoride, a liquid that can be painted on teeth to stop decay, is rapidly gaining momentum as the cavity treatment of choice for patients who can’t easily get a filling.

Sep 15, 2020

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NIH ‘Very Concerned’ About Serious Side Effect in Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to resume a coronavirus vaccine trial that was halted when a volunteer suffered spinal cord damage as federal health officials launch an investigation.

Sep 14, 2020