Researchers Note Expanded Treatment Options for Homeless Patients
Researchers suspect Massachusett’s opioid epidemic and an increase in Medicare coverage has caused an uptick in the state’s homeless population seeking medical care.
Health & Medicine
Patients Receive Warning Letters Regarding Serious Bloodborne Infections
New Jersey health officials say thousands of patients of the HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook may have been exposed to to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Exposure to any one of these would be life-changing.
Maryland Has Been Hit Hard by the Opioid Epidemic
Maryland had 48,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2017, and by July 1, 2018, 483 people in Baltimore had died of overdoses. This makes it one of the hardest hit states in the U.S.
Research Reveals which Online Habits Increase Exposure to Viruses
Low self-control, including short-sightedness, negligence, physical versus verbal behavior, and an inability to delay gratification can cause computer viruses, research suggests.
Oregon has a Fentanyl Problem, According to Law Enforcement
The CDC has confirmed that the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, is currently the deadliest drug in the United States. In Oregon, specifically, law enforcement officials are combating a 91 percent increase in fentanyl deaths between 2016 and 2017.
Meth is as Big as Opioids, but is Being Overlooked
While opioids are in the limelight, researchers have found that meth has become more popular than heroin overall.
Pain Doctor is Accused of Excessively Prescribing to Addicts
Pain Doctor is Accused of Excessively Prescribing to Addicts
Asbestos Continues to be an Issue in Philly Schools
Asbestos Continues to be an Issue in Philly Schools
Ginkgo Biloba Not Found in Dietary Products, According to Agency
Ginkgo Biloba Not Found in Dietary Products, According to Agency
Chlorpyrifos is Dangerous, but Hasn’t Been Banned
Chloryrifos is Dangerous, but Hasn’t Been Banned