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.
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Wednesday, 8 May 2019
Americans' Prescription Med Use Is Declining
The drop in prescription use reverses a trend that had persisted since the 1990s, the study authors said.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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