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1 month ago
Medicine

Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs | CBC News

Ontario midwives can now prescribe more drugs and administer routine vaccinations, providing greater healthcare convenience and minimizing referrals to other professionals. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Alex Oshmyansky

Sometimes a cold email can lead to revolutionary changes in business and society. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Medicine

Did a Miami doctor make $4,500 a day off opioid addicts without getting out of his car?

A doctor in South Miami sentenced to 10 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing drugs without proper examination. [ more ]
American Council on Science and Health
1 month ago
JavaScript

Facebook's Dr. Feelgood & His Magical Sleep Potions

LifeMD offers non-scheduled prescription medications for insomnia as an alternative to Ambien, emphasizing accessibility and effectiveness. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Public health

This Telus offshoot only covers certain drugs for its employees if they come from its own pharmacy | CBC News

Employees of Telus Health are required to use the company's virtual pharmacy for certain prescription drugs.
The policy raises concerns about limited choice for employees and potential impact on those in rural areas. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago
Health

Ozempic Alternatives: 4 Weight Loss Medications That May Help You Manage Blood Sugar Levels - Washingtonian

Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for Type II diabetes and weight loss.
There are alternative weight loss medications available over the counter to help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce appetite. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Medicine

Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs | CBC News

Ontario midwives can now prescribe more drugs and administer routine vaccinations, providing greater healthcare convenience and minimizing referrals to other professionals. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Alex Oshmyansky

Sometimes a cold email can lead to revolutionary changes in business and society. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Medicine

Did a Miami doctor make $4,500 a day off opioid addicts without getting out of his car?

A doctor in South Miami sentenced to 10 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing drugs without proper examination. [ more ]
American Council on Science and Health
1 month ago
JavaScript

Facebook's Dr. Feelgood & His Magical Sleep Potions

LifeMD offers non-scheduled prescription medications for insomnia as an alternative to Ambien, emphasizing accessibility and effectiveness. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Public health

This Telus offshoot only covers certain drugs for its employees if they come from its own pharmacy | CBC News

Employees of Telus Health are required to use the company's virtual pharmacy for certain prescription drugs.
The policy raises concerns about limited choice for employees and potential impact on those in rural areas. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago
Health

Ozempic Alternatives: 4 Weight Loss Medications That May Help You Manage Blood Sugar Levels - Washingtonian

Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for Type II diabetes and weight loss.
There are alternative weight loss medications available over the counter to help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce appetite. [ more ]
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The Mercury News
6 months ago
Public health

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

Drug donation programs provide free medications to uninsured and low-income patients by redistributing unopened and unexpired medications.
Colorado and other states are seeking to expand their drug donation programs to help more individuals who cannot afford prescription drugs. [ more ]
The Mercury News
6 months ago
Health

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

Drug donation programs provide free medications to uninsured and low-income patients by redistributing unopened and unexpired medications.
Colorado and other states are seeking to expand their drug donation programs to help more individuals who cannot afford prescription drugs. [ more ]
The Mercury News
6 months ago
Health

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

Drug donation programs provide free medications to uninsured and low-income patients by redistributing unopened and unexpired medications.
Colorado and other states are seeking to expand their drug donation programs to help more individuals who cannot afford prescription drugs. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
6 months ago
Public health

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

Drug donation programs provide free medications to uninsured and low-income patients.
About 8% of adults in the U.S. do not take prescription drugs as prescribed due to cost. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Wellness

What You Need to Know About Sleeping Pills

There is a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter medications available for treating insomnia.
Sleep medications should be used judiciously and for a limited period of time to minimize risks and dependence. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Health

ChatGPT fails to give 'satisfactory' reply to nearly 75% of medication-related queries: study

A study found that the popular AI tool ChatGPT provided unsatisfactory and potentially harmful responses to 75% of drug-related questions.
Researchers emphasized that healthcare professionals and patients should not rely on ChatGPT as an authoritative source for medication-related information. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Public health

Poor people in the developing world have a right to medicine | Bernie Sanders

Millions of people around the world cannot afford prescription drugs, causing preventable suffering and death.
Drug companies often abuse patent monopolies to charge high prices or keep lifesaving drugs out of reach for many.
Access to essential medicines should be a right for all, not a privilege based on affordability. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Health

Ozempic is everywhere and that's triggering for people in recovery from eating disorders, specialists say | CBC Radio

Patients with eating disorders are being prescribed weight loss drugs without proper screening or counseling.
Prescribing weight loss drugs to individuals with eating disorders can be dangerous and trigger their disorder.
There is a need for more awareness and education among physicians about the risks and appropriate treatments for eating disorders. [ more ]
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