By BARRY MEIER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2TrbHQI
Thursday 31 January 2019
Sackler Scion’s Email Reveals Push for High-Dose OxyContin, New Lawsuit Disclosures Claim
By BARRY MEIER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2TrbHQI
Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Issues
The increase from the figure reported a year ago is largely due to the change in the official definition of high blood pressure, the American Heart Association reports.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DMBttg
Could Gut Bacteria Be Linked to Dementia Risk?
The study found only that a group of dementia patients had different gut microbes from dementia-free adults, one expert noted.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Sm4m7K
Generic for Popular Asthma Inhaler Gets FDA OK
The new inhaler is approved for twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients 4 and older.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RWYfHE
Medical Scribes Could Help Improve ER Care
Medical scribes do administrative tasks, such as documenting visits while a doctor evaluates the patient, printing out paperwork and arranging tests and appointments.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2BbZ2KG
