Hospital Mental Health Visits are Increasing, EDs not Equipped
Emergency departments are seeing an uptick in mental health visits, but they are not equipped to treat patients long-term.
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DOJ Busts California’s ChiroMed Drug Ring
Federal agents take down opioid ring, seizing thousands of pills.
The Drug Crisis is Surging, according to Latest Reports
Data suggests substance use is on the rise with few seeking treatment.
CMS Asks for Electronic Prescribing Feedback
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services asks for feedback on its implementation of e-prescribing.
Attorneys Demand Release of NAS Names Amid Purdue Bankruptcy
Attorneys get neonatal abstinence syndrome names to file claims against Purdue.
Meritus Cut Opioid Prescriptions without Patient Complaints
Health care provider, Meritus, was able to significantly reduce the number of opioids being prescribed.
Why Zantac Has Been Removed from the Market
The manufacturers of these medications have the responsibility of ensuring the public that their product is safe and effective, prolonging their chance of living without getting any risk to their health and safety.
8 Habits That Are Not Nearly as Bad as You Think
Just remember: “It’s better out than in.” – Your Doctor (probably)
Those Affected by Purdue’s OxyContin Want the Truth
Victims on Purdue Pharma’s deceptive marketing practices want justice.
Flu Shots Found to Significantly Reduce Heart Attack Risk
Individuals over 50 who receive a flu shot can reduce their risk of having a heart attack by as much as 85 percent.