A rare display of public anger is unfolding in China over the quality of domestically produced drugs, with prominent doctors raising concerns about anesthetics, blood pressure medication, and potential fraud by domestic drugmakers. The pushback stems from Beijing’s efforts to lower medical costs by favoring cheaper drugs, leading to decreased prices but potentially compromising drug quality. Doctors are calling for changes to allow patients to pay more for alternative drugs, as the focus on generics has limited access to foreign branded medications and raised questions about the efficacy and safety of domestic drugs in public hospitals.
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Are You Among the Estimated 452,000 Americans Losing Part of Your Social Security Check?
As of 2023, Americans aged 60 and older hold approximately $125 billion in student loans, with around 452,000 borrowers aged 62 and older in default. Starting in June, the Trump administration will resume aggressive collection efforts that were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially impacting Social Security benefits for borrowers unable to repay their loans. Those receiving Social Security may face reductions in their benefits to cover outstanding loan amounts, whether they took out loans...
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