Patient, Doctor Communication Priorities Differ in Ulcerative Colitis
Second study highlights importance of recognizing the emotional impact of ulcerative colitis
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Month: February 2019
Walgreens Worst Violator in Tobacco Sales to Minors, FDA Says
Agency has requested meeting with Walgreen Co. to discuss possible companywide violations
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Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine
More than 50 confirmed cases of measles, 11 suspected cases reported in Clark County, Washington, this year
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Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads
Drug list prices, typical out-of-pocket costs will appear on screen at end of commercials
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Drugmakers say UK could lose out on EU anti-counterfeit drugs push
(Reuters) – Drugmakers warned on Friday that if Britain leaves the European Union without a...
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J&J becomes first drugmaker to add prices to television ads
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday it will...
Read MoreDiabetes does not appear to affect children’s test scores
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Kids living with type 1 diabetes are no different from their peers in their reading and math test scores, a Danish study suggests. The less common form of diabetes, known as type 1,...
Read MoreExpert panel advises against surgery for shoulder pain
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – Surgery for shoulder pain that isn’t caused by an injury has no better results than nonsurgical options or placebo surgery, and comes with potential harms, an expert panel has...
Read MoreHospitals serving more minorities may offer less palliative care
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Patients may have less access to palliative care at U.S. hospitals that primarily serve minorities, a study suggests. Minorities in the U.S. often receive worse healthcare and have worse...
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FDA pulls up Walgreens for violating tobacco sale laws by selling to minors
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it was taking action...
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Classification of Cough
Because cough is the single most common complaint for which patients seek medical care in the...
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Prior dengue infection may protect against Zika: study
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – Prior infection with dengue, a mosquito-borne...
Read MoreGene therapy stocks plunge after poor trial data
(Reuters) – Shares of U.S. gene therapy companies sank on Thursday after drugs developed by two small firms failed to show promise in separate clinical trials, underscoring the challenges in an emerging, lucrative field of...
Read MoreKids start brushing too late, use too much toothpaste
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – Most children are using too much toothpaste, don’t brush often enough and don’t start brushing their teeth at a young enough age, according to a U.S. survey. Parents should...
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European measles cases highest in a decade as pockets refuse vaccination
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – Europe had a record number of measles cases last year, in...
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Should Future Employers Check Yo’ Tweets?
Should Future Employers Check Yo' Tweets? In healthcare, our social media presence is both an...
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Cardiology Practice: January 2019
Here is what’s featured in the January edition of our Cardiology...
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Patients Are Lying to Their Doctors
If a doctor’s job is to keep you healthy, why would you lie to them? Patients are supposed to...
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Conference Highlights: AHA 2018
By Chris Cole Managing Editor New research was presented at AHA 2018, the annual American...
Read MoreChina says tests of possibly tainted medical product show no HIV
By Muyu Xu and Tony Munroe BEIJING (Reuters) – China is investigating a manufacturer of medical products following reports that it sold human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection that had possibly been contaminated...
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