There has not been a confirmed COVID-19 patient in Central Maine Medical Center’s intensive care unit for nearly a month and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has had one or no patients per day over the past month.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
FDA chief calls for investigation into review of controversial new Alzheimer’s drug
It’s the latest fallout over last month’s approval of Aduhelm, an expensive and unproven therapy that the agency OK’d against the advice of its own outside experts.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Pfizer will seek approval for 3rd vaccine dose to boost immunity
Research shows vaccines offer strong protection against the highly contagious delta variant, but studies are underway to determine if and when boosters might be needed.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
30 Maine school districts join suit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma
At least 30 Maine school districts have joined a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma for damages related to the opioid crisis.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
FDA reverses itself under pressure, moves to limit use of new Alzheimer’s drug
The Food and Drug Administration says the change is intended to address confusion among physicians and patients about who should get Aduhelm, which has faced an intense public backlash since its approval last month.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Local & State
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Franklin County
The seven-day average per capita is up 114% from a week ago.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Will one dose of a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me?
One dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine will provide some protection, but not nearly as much as if you had both doses
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
COVID-19 delta variant puts western and central Maine towns at risk
Public health officials have warned that the highly contagious strain of the disease could be a danger to unvaccinated populations, while emphasizing the vaccines’ effectiveness in protecting against COVID-19.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
‘Vaccines are key here,’ Maine CDC director says at final COVID-19 briefing
Meanwhile, officials from Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center say Maine Hospital Association’s advocacy for a COVID-19 vaccination mandate does not affect their current outlook.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Bridgton Hospital obstetrical patients will be diverted to CMMC for at least another week
Hospital president Peter Wright said that the hospital’s single obstetrician went on unexpected leave earlier this month and that temporarily diverting maternity care is not uncommon for small hospitals.