Alex Smith
Alex Smith began working in radio as an intern at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. A few years and a couple of radio jobs later, he became the assistant producer of KCUR's magazine show, KC Currents. In January 2014 he became KCUR's health reporter.
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Meanwhile, Kansas officials say hospital data may be delayed due to the sudden shift.
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The Missouri Hospital Association says it is re-evaluating how to report hospital data publicly.
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Experts say a bit of extra drinking isn't a problem for many people, but they recommend watching out for specific behaviors that signal addiction.
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The head of Missouri's health department says informing communities about the early cases wouldn't have affected policy decisions.
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During the last two weeks, Johnson County, Kansas, has limited COVID-19 testing to a sliver of patients and at-risk people. That’s left health experts...
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New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.
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New ADHD guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend children five or older take medication and get therapy as soon as they are diagnosed. Some experts say this is the wrong approach.
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Naltrexone, commonly used for opioid and alcohol use disorders, may also help patients with chronic pain — when prescribed in microdoses. But few doctors or patients seem to know about it.
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Many parents testified that their children's allergies had been brought under control by the treatment. But some experts are still concerned about its safety.
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Health care advocates in Kansas and Missouri are hopeful that 2019 will be the year that hundreds of thousands of people can get health care coverage...