Some CBD Products are Being Marketed with Unproven Medical Claims
Why You Should Read Your Doctor’s Notes
A majority of patients who looked at their doctor’s notes reported they felt more in control of their care and said they were more compliant taking medication.
Senators Agree Surprise Medical Bills Must Go. But How?
How to protect patients from the unexpected and often high charges they face when they get care from a doctor or hospital that isn’t in their insurance network.
Miracle machine can leave patients in limbo
ECMO is designed to be a bridge to somewhere — recovery, transplantation or an implanted heart device. But for some patients it can be “bridge to nowhere.”
Federal Grants ‘A Lifesaver’ In Opioid Fight, But States Still Struggle To Curb Meth
The number of drug overdose deaths involving the meth tripled from 2011 to 2016 and hospitalizations involving amphetamines are spiking.
Surgery was covered, but monitoring service was not. Bill: $94,031
Most of the cost of the surgery was covered by her insurance. But more than $93,000 for out-of-network neuromonitoring services was not
Guns second leading killer of kids
After motor vehicle accidents, firearm injuries second leading cause of death for US children and teens.
How to eat less red meat
If you’re a red meat-eater, there’s a good chance you’re eating more of it than you should.
Washington expands newborn screening program
New tests will screen for rare but life-threatening disorders, including X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. mucopolysaccharidosis type I and Pompe disease.
Minorities face obstacles to transplants
African American, Latinx and Native American patients often wait longer for life-saving transplants – or never receive one at all because of barriers to care.
Many Older Americans Rate Their Health As Good Or Even Excellent
When asked to rate their overall health, 82% of adults ages 65 to 74 described it as excellent (18%), very good (32%) or good (32%).
Trump Administration Rule Would Undo Health Care Protections For LGBTQ Patients
A Trump administration proposal would change the civil rights rules dictating whether providers must care for patients who are transgender or have had an abortion.
How many steps for better health?
Older women who took 4,400 steps a day had a lower risk of dying than those taking 2,700, suggesting you may not have to walk 10,000 steps a day to benefit.
Coaxing Veterans Into Treatment to Prevent Suicides
For veterans, the primary barrier to treatment is the stigma associated with seeking mental health help, which many veterans consider a sign of weakness.
FDA overlooked red flags in ketamine studies
Critics say the drug’s manufacturer, Janssen, provided the FDA at best modest evidence it worked and then only in limited trials.