Chicago’s massive suit over OxyContin alleges painkiller drug companies have misled prescribers and patients, leaving many woefully addicted and the city with enormous costs for treating them.
CMS issues notice of sanctions to Medicare Advantage insurer
May 19, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week informed Medicare Advantage insurer Quality Health Plans of its intent to impose intermediate sanctions and a civil monetary penalty (CMP) on the...
UTI discovery could trigger new treatment
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Julie Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
mproved treatment for recurring urinary tract infections could be on the horizon thanks to new research findings from a University of Queensland and University of Utah study.
Common painkiller may help reverse Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
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Aug 15, 2016
An anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat pain associated from menstrual cramps may be able to reverse memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.
Genes influence likelihood of hip fractures among older adults
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Haymarket Media
Sep 30, 2005
Heredity plays a role in determining whether people under 69 will suffer a first hip fracture, a new study says.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, July 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2021
Vaccine reporting requirements overwhelm providers during COVID-19 outbreaks … Delta variant’s spread prompts CDC to re-up indoor mask-wearing recommendation … VA becomes first federal department...
Dementia residents among most antibiotic-resistant, study reveals
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John Hall
Apr 30, 2015
Because they are prone to rehospitalization, typically demand intensive hands-on care and are heavy users of antibiotics, advanced dementia residents in nursing homes commonly harbor dangerous strains...
Buzz kill: Marijuana is not effective at treating Alzheimer’s, researchers find
Feb 09, 2010
A Canadian study has called into question marijuana’s effectiveness as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Omnicare extends PharMerica buy offer
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John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2012
Pharmacy giant Omnicare announced that it was extending to Jan. 20 its offer to purchase all outstanding shares of rival PharMerica for $15 per share. The original offer had been scheduled to expire in...
B12 believed to help ward off Alzheimer’s
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Haymarket Media
Apr 16, 2004
Researchers believe that seniors who include B12 and folate supplements in their daily routines may be at lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease.