Minority Patients More Likely to Receive Opioids, Reveals California Study
California study suggests that minority patients are more likely to be prescribed addictive opioid painkillers than non-minorities.
Health & Medicine
Pediatrician Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patient Reopens Urgent Care
A pediatrician that has been accused of fondling a female patient has reopened his urgent care center and it will remain open for business until a Medical Board hearing in August to determine whether he will be able to keep his license.
Will Purdue Declare Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Litigation?
Rumor has it that Purdue is planning to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy to halt the 2,000 lawsuits against it for deceptively marketing OxyContin to doctors and patients.
After Delays, Awerbuch Will Finally Start Serving Prison Term
Dr. Gavin Awerbuch is set to start serving time in prison this April for drug charges and health care fraud.
Insys Hired a Stripper to Boost Sales of Subsys
Insys hired an exotic dancer to persuade physicians to buy Subsys, according to prosecutors.
Insys Execs Have Shown Complete Disregard for Subsys Patients
Insys has shown a complete disregard to those who have been hurt by their powerful fentanyl spray, Subsys.
Arizona Appeals Court: Hospitals Taking Medicaid Can’t Pursue Patient Liens
The appeals panel added a degree of clarity to a former Supreme Court ruling, which enabled hospitals to dip into accident victims’ settlements.
Five Ways in which Going Outdoors Improves Mental Health
Stress is practically unavoidable these days, and it takes a toll on our mental health. Getting outdoors is a simple way to de-stress.
FDA Issues Warning: CanaRx Drugs Not Always from Canada
FDA warns that not all CanaRx’s prescription drugs it is importing into the U.S. are safe for use.
Cancer-Combating Radiation Left in Bodies May Harm Cremation Workers
When cancer patients pass and their bodies are cremated, radition can be sent into the air and cause harm to crematory workers.