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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Health
- Boston Globe
As use of telehealth for medication abortion grows, new data offer window into patient population
On Monday in JAMA, researchers Advertisement Population-based rates of telemedicine abortion were highest in Southern and Midwestern states, particularly those with abortion bans, during a 15-month period starting in July 2023. That's when several telehealth abortion providers, including Aid Access, began prescribing medication abortion under state shield laws intended to protect abortion care providers who treat patients in areas with bans. In those 15 months, 84% of Aid Access' prescriptions went to patients in states with near-total abortion bans or bans specifically on telemedicine abortion. Notably, rates of abortion provision were higher in areas where people had to travel farther to the nearest clinic, and in counties with higher poverty levels. Advertisement The study 'confirms that telehealth really changed the abortion care landscape,' said Upadhyay, echoing results from a Telehealth's growth is not just a product of state shield laws, said professor of law Nicole Huberfeld, who co-directs Boston University's program on reproductive justice. 'It's also a reflection of the necessity that exists across the country in places that were already maternity care deserts and or medically underserved areas.' When patients visit a telehealth website that provides medication abortion, they undergo the same screening process they would in person, said Elisa Wells, co-founder of Plan C, an informational site about self-managed medication abortion. A survey or provider will screen for medical contraindications like bleeding disorders or factors that might put a patient at risk of an ectopic pregnancy. If medication is prescribed, a patient will receive information about when and how to follow up with questions or concerns, and how to spot signs of an incomplete abortion. Advertisement In-person abortion care, including both procedural and medication abortion, remains much more common than telehealth. But 'there's growing support in the community for this model because restrictions have become tighter, and the likelihood of people accessing procedural or clinic-based abortion is becoming nonexistent in many states,' said Subasri Narasimhan, a public health social scientist at the Emory School of Medicine. Even in states where in-person abortion care is legal and readily available, telehealth abortion can be preferred because of the convenience it offers. 'There's the travel, there is the time off work, the stigma of having to go to an abortion clinic and sit in a waiting room,' said Upadhyay. Telehealth can also be more affordable: Aid Access and similar sites often offer a sliding payment scale, with many visits and prescriptions costing $200 or less. Concern over restricted access to abortion care has driven several distinct surges in telehealth demand. Honeybee Health, a mail-order pharmacy that fulfills medication abortion prescriptions, Medication abortion's safety, and telehealth's by extension, has been called into question repeatedly by lawmakers and anti-abortion organizations during the second Trump administration. When asked during his Senate confirmation hearing whether he would end telehealth access to mifepristone, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he would 'build an expert coalition' to review the medication's postmarket safety data. On prodding from abortion opponent Sen. Josh Hawley, (R-Mo.), Makary has recently Advertisement At the same time, shield laws are being put to the test, as the authors of a JAMA 'Our laws are not yet a match for telehealth and its promises and perils,' said Huberfeld, who co-authored the editorial. 'I think that we will continue to see that there is this mismatch so long as we are relying on state laws for regulating access to care.' By the end of 2024, a monthly average of more than 12,000 medication abortions were provided to patients in states with bans or telehealth restrictions, according to data from the Society of Family Planning. As patients attempt to access abortion care, findings from Aid Access 'underscore the public health importance of telemedicine, both as an alternative to the unsafe abortion methods that prevailed under abortion bans before Roe v Wade and as a means of reducing access disparities,' wrote the study's authors. 'These are life-saving services for so many people, especially the poorest of the poor,' said Upadhyay. 'These providers are really filling a public health gap where people need these services.'
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Barcelona fans welcome Rashford with incredible mural – how does it compare to other iconic paintings of footballers?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BARCELONA supporters have gone absolutely Diego Maradona for Marcus Rashford after unleashing a jaw-dropping mural for their new signing. The incredible artwork on the streets of Catalonia has the England star, 27, pulling off his trademark 'temple point' celebration while sliding on his knees. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 14 Marcus Rashford has been immortalised in a mural on the streets of Barcelona Credit: @mikinoelle 14 Rashford spent the summer working in anticipation of a move away from Man Utd Credit: Instagram @MarcusRashford 14 Rashford arrived in Barcelona over the weekend to complete his medical Credit: INSTAGRAM 14 Rashford will only be the second Englishman to play for Barcelona after Gary Lineker It's an epic welcoming message for Rash as he nears his stunning loan switch to the club. Barcelona have agreed in principle to a season-long loan covering his entire £325,000-a-week wage and have a £26million option to buy next summer if all goes to plan. Rashford touched down in Barcelona over the weekend to undergo a medical and his unveiling is expected on Wednesday. The mural comes as a loud and clear message that Barca fans are excited for their new star to make his debut. Deals for first-choice targets Nico Williams and Luis Diaz fell through but Hansi Flick backed Rashford as the perfect Plan C pick. Despite his turbulent season at United, Rashford has reportedly accepted a significant pay cut although Barca will still foot the full original bill. It marks a huge moment as Rashford will become the first Englishman at the Camp Nou since Gary Lineker. Manchester United legend Mark Hughes also played there but he is Welsh, so that leaves Rashford with huge boots to fill. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Flick sees him as vital depth on the left, plugging a gap in Barca's attack and competing with the likes of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. There's optimism the move could spark the career revival Rashford so desperately needs and if he impresses, the £26m buy‑option will likely be triggered. Man Utd's Marcus Rashford 'may not be able to play for Barcelona due to registration issues' He's also looking to return to the England team and play at next year's World Cup, so his motivatyion is very high. And his iconic mural welcome would certainly make him feel at home. But how does Rashford's mural compare to some that have been made for other players in the past? 14 Diego Maradona's mural in Naples is iconic Credit: Getty 14 A mural depicting Argentine football player Lionel Messi in Miami is a modern classic Credit: AFP 14 A mural of Cristiano Ronaldo spotted in Russia shows the Portuguese star's global appeal Credit: Reuters 14 A Wilfried Zaha Mural just outside Selhurst Park is a fitting tribute to the club legend Credit: Getty 14 A Jurgen Klopp mural in Liverpool still lives on even after leaving the club Credit: Getty 14 Trent Alexander-Arnold has one in Liverpool after his incredible years of service Credit: Getty 14 Diogo Jota was immortalised on the Halfway House pub in Liverpool after his tragic passing Credit: EPA 14 Pep Guardiola has a mural in Manchester after he basically transformed City Credit: Getty 14 Vinicius Jr is another to have been immortalised in wall art Credit: Getty
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Plan C Spring 2026: Vacation Clothes to Wear Again and Again
Carolina Castiglioni has found a new way to deliver the effortless chic her Plan C brand is known for. The label has carved out a niche of loyal customers with its intriguing mix of workwear, tailoring and sporty references that zhuzh up everyday dressing. But for spring 2026 Castiglioni broke free from the urban landscape and had her Plan C tribe take some time off — be it at the seaside or in the mountains. The vacation theme magnified the laid-back elegance of Castiglioni's clothes, making the case for covetable pieces to pack but also to wear again and again, even after returning to one's daily routine in the city. More from WWD Niccolò Pasqualetti Returns Home to Florence, With Something New to Say About Menswear Average Boys Club Is Calling for a Hot Boy Summer Robert Talbott Celebrates 75 Years With New Showroom, Updated Collection The lineup charmed with its heightened sense of spontaneity and naïf elements, detectable in everything from a crisp poplin dress with puffy shoulders and frill hemline to cute jewelry shaped as paddle boats or vintage toy cars. Some key looks were shared between women and men, including relaxed suits, cool pajama sets with contrasting piping and drawstrings, and zippered nylon anoraks letting lace slipdresses or paneled Bermuda shorts peek from underneath. Crinkled textures and asymmetric details amplified the nonchalant vibe, as seen on gauzy frocks in buttery shades, as well as a fluid long dress rendered in vibrant red or cut from a floral-printed silk fabric with a glossy effect, which was haphazardly gathered on its upper part. Elsewhere, ruffles running down striped shirts or viscose sets and knits playing with transparencies infused delicacy with their pastel color combinations; padded jackets in papery textures came with matching sequined-embellished skirts; while the simple lines of a leather jacket were elevated by a flower intarsia on the back. Those hoping to bring a Plan C souvenir back from the holidays can opt for an easy-peasy T-shirt printed with an original artwork by Castiglioni. It depicted a geometric vase with flowers, teasing the launch of the brand's homeware collection developed with Belgian design label Serax. Launch Gallery: Plan C Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection Best of WWD Windowsen RTW Spring 2022 Louis Shengtao Chen RTW Spring 2022 Vegan Fashion Week Returns to L.A. With Nous Etudions, Vegan Tiger on the Runway
Vogue
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Plan C Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Carolina Castiglioni reached back to childhood memories of villeggiatura at Forte dei Marmi—the manicured Tuscan beach haven she's frequented since cradle days—to give Plan C's new collection a breeze of laid-back nostalgia. But don't expect misty-eyed romanticism; her style skews boyish over frilly, grounded in functionality and sharpened with an artsy, utilitarian edge. 'I wanted to go easy and pop,' she said. Slouchy unisex pajama sets with contrast piping hinted at the de facto summer uniform of the Castiglionis. Whimsy tempered the practical: a crisp white poplin dress came low-waisted and puffed at the sleeves with a wink to rugby; a crinkled nylon anorak was elongated into a dress, and tossed over a lace-trimmed slip. A leather bomber leaned romantic, revealing a flower intarsia blooming at the back; a silky skirt suit was subtly padded to preserve its paper-doll silhouette, while tiny floral crowns danced across a billowing, transparent garden dress. In a sweet nod to the raffia totes her grandmother once lugged to the beach, Castiglioni crafted petite crocheted pouches and baskets, while necklace pendants took the shape of toy sailboats and paddle boats—nautical memorabilia à la Plan C. On the same playful wavelength, T-shirts bore a painting of a flower vase she made, a teaser for an upcoming homeware collaboration with Belgian design label Serax. And there's more on the horizon: with Plan C leveling up, the brand is setting down roots; its first Milan store is set to open soon.
Vogue
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Plan C Spring 2026 Menswear Collection
Carolina Castiglioni reached back to childhood memories of villeggiatura at Forte dei Marmi—the manicured Tuscan beach haven she's frequented since cradle days—to give Plan C's new collection a breeze of laid-back nostalgia. But don't expect misty-eyed romanticism; her style skews boyish over frilly, grounded in functionality and sharpened with an artsy, utilitarian edge. 'I wanted to go easy and pop,' she said. Slouchy unisex pajama sets with contrast piping hinted at the de facto summer uniform of the Castiglionis. Whimsy tempered the practical: a crisp white poplin dress came low-waisted and puffed at the sleeves with a wink to rugby; a crinkled nylon anorak was elongated into a dress, and tossed over a lace-trimmed slip. A leather bomber leaned romantic, revealing a flower intarsia blooming at the back; a silky skirt suit was subtly padded to preserve its paper-doll silhouette, while tiny floral crowns danced across a billowing, transparent garden dress. In a sweet nod to the raffia totes her grandmother once lugged to the beach, Castiglioni crafted petite crocheted pouches and baskets, while necklace pendants took the shape of toy sailboats and paddle boats—nautical memorabilia à la Plan C. On the same playful wavelength, T-shirts bore a painting of a flower vase she made, a teaser for an upcoming homeware collaboration with Belgian design label Serax. And there's more on the horizon: with Plan C leveling up, the brand is setting down roots; its first Milan store is set to open soon.
