Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental Appointments
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Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental Appointments
2022-11-09 21:05:06
by Dan McCue

CHICAGO — A new survey from the American Dental Association has found that more than half of dentists — 52% — say patients are arriving for appointments high on cannabis or some other drug. Currently, recreational cannabis use is legal... Read More

Mining Social Media Provides Insight Into Mental Health and Treatment Outcomes
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Mining Social Media Provides Insight Into Mental Health and Treatment Outcomes
2022-09-28 19:28:53
by Dan McCue

DUBLIN, Ireland — Real-world evidence drawn from social media can provide treatment providers with enhanced insights into how a patient’s mental health will impact the management of chronic conditions such as gout, a new study says. The research was funded... Read More

Combination ‘Polypill’ Reduces Heart Disease Deaths, Study Finds
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Combination 'Polypill' Reduces Heart Disease Deaths, Study Finds
2022-08-30 15:24:55
by Dan McCue

A single pill that combines three heart medications significantly reduced the cardiac-related deaths and other heart problems in people who previously had heart attacks, according to new research published by the New England Journal of Medicine. The paper, “Polypill Strategy... Read More

Statins Cause Muscle Pain in Less Than 10% of Patients
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Statins Cause Muscle Pain in Less Than 10% of Patients
2022-08-30 14:47:52
by Dan McCue

BARCELONA, Spain — Statins have long been seen as an important intervention in preventing serious cardiovascular episodes, but many patients stop taking them over time because of side effects like digestive issues, sleep disruptions and muscle pain. However, a study... Read More

Drug Proves Effective Against Virus as Economic Damage Rises
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Drug Proves Effective Against Virus as Economic Damage Rises

Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened... Read More

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bipartisan Bill Boosting Food Allergy Treatment, Research
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Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bipartisan Bill Boosting Food Allergy Treatment, Research
2019-12-17 16:06:59
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Problem Solvers Caucus is throwing its support behind legislation that would update allergen labeling laws, and provide increased funding for research and treatment of food allergies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 32... Read More

Murphy Leads Effort to Revive Bipartisan Addiction Treatment Bill
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Murphy Leads Effort to Revive Bipartisan Addiction Treatment Bill
2019-12-04 22:42:26
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., joined with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Annie Kuster, D-N.H., to re-introduce the Road to Recovery Act, a bill that would improve addiction treatment options under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Specifically,... Read More

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