Wednesday 3 March 2021

Choosing Generic Rx Drugs Could Save Medicare Billions

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Wider use of prescription generic drugs could save Medicare nearly $2 billion a year, researchers say.



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Tuesday 2 March 2021

Biden Vows Enough COVID Vaccine for Every Adult in May

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The president also said teachers, school employees and child care workers will be able to get at least their first dose in March.



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Skipping Mammograms Raises Odds for Breast Cancer

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New findings are concerning given the widespread delays and cancellations of preventative cancer screenings that took place during early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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WebMD Survey: Many Parents Back Kid, Teacher COVID Shots

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A majority of parents of teens and preteens say they plan to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19 within a year of the shots being authorized for use in children. But parents of younger age groups were less certain about their vaccination plans.



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Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Psychiatric Illnesses?

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Experts say the more pressing issue is making sure that children with ADHD get the care they need in the first place.



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