H5N1 Outbreak in Cattle: Current Picture

Howard summarizes H5N1 reports in cows, limited human cases, and underreporting concerns.

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Howie and Harlan discuss health and healthcare headlines. From flatlining telehealth to Walmart closing retail clinics to months-long waits for healthcare appointments, they try to untangle the challenges in delivering healthcare. Also considered, H5N1 bird flu increasing the risks of drinking unpasteurized milk, promising research on open-source moderation of misinformation on social media.

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Yale Repertory Theater | The Far Country

CDC | H5N1

"US bird flu outbreak spreads to chickens, cattle, raises concerns over human infections"

"Raw Milk Is Being Legalized in More States. Is It Safe?"

"Recipe for a Healthy Gut: Intake of Unpasteurised Milk Is Associated with Increased Lactobacillus Abundance in the Human Gut Microbiome"

"Long-time Teladoc leader departs as virtual care provider struggles with post-COVID tumble"

"Teladoc sinks $13.7B loss in 2022 tied to plummeting value of Livongo acquisition"

"Optum layoffs: naviHealth CEO out; Virtual care business shuttered"

Connecticut | Certificate of Needs

Characteristics of X (Formerly Twitter) Community Notes Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

"Walmart is closing down its health centers. What's that mean for Amazon, Walgreens and CVS?"