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Amy Reed, Doctor Who Fought a Risky Medical Procedure, Dies at 44

International Herald Tribune - Posted: May 24th, 2017, 9:41pm UTC

Dr. Reed and her husband turned a personal calamity into a crusade to spare other women from the medical procedure that harmed her.

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Public Health: C.B.O. Has Clear Message About Losers in House Health Bill

International Herald Tribune - Posted: May 24th, 2017, 8:13pm UTC

The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment of the House’s health bill predicts dysfunctional markets for about one-sixth of the population.

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Trump’s Pick for Mental Health ‘Czar’ Highlights Rift

International Herald Tribune - Posted: May 24th, 2017, 5:00pm UTC

Elinore F. McCance-Katz has promoted drug and hospital treatment as paths to wellness, leaving some who emphasize community and family support skeptical.

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Rare Gene Mutations Inspire New Heart Drugs

International Herald Tribune - Posted: May 24th, 2017, 5:00pm UTC

Some people carry gene mutations that leave them nearly impervious to heart attacks. Learning how these mutations work has led to a novel experimental treatment.

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G.O.P. Health Bill Would Leave 23 Million More Uninsured in a Decade, C.B.O. Says

International Herald Tribune - Posted: May 24th, 2017, 4:39pm UTC

The budget office’s report also found that the bill would reduce the federal deficit by $119 billion over a decade, less than the $150 billion in savings projected for an earlier version of the bill.