Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Poor, Minorities Get Less Help For Opioid Addiction

The study found that for every appointment where a black person received a prescription for the opioid addiction medication buprenorphine, there were 35 such appointments for white patients. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JzYk...

Americans' Prescription Med Use Is Declining

The drop in prescription use reverses a trend that had persisted since the 1990s, the study authors said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2H73k...

Do Adults Need a Measles Booster Shot?

Experts are divided on the need for a measles booster shot by adults who are worried about their measles immunity. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2vNYm...

Diabetes Drugs Carry Risk of Gangrene of Genitals

Popular diabetes drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors are linked with an increased risk of developing a flesh-eating bacteria that attacks the genitals, a rare condition known as Fournier gangrene. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DXD5...

Viral Post Shows Risk of Sleeping in Contacts

Sleeping in contacts -- even those meant for extended wear -- raises your risk of infection 6 to 8 times, but nearly one-third of wearers admit to doing it sometimes. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WEDZ...