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Omega-3 supplement sweet spot found for BP reduction
A meta-analysis of almost 5,000 people found that 2-3 g of omega-3 fatty acids a day is optimal for reducing blood pressure in people with high BP...
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DOJ complaint flags HCV drug denials for people with addiction
Alabama Medicaid has an illegal policy of denying HCV treatment to people who have used illegal drugs or alcohol, according to the complaint.
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USPSTF update: Screen young asymptomatic women for chlamydia and gonorrhea
The USPSTF panel found that, compared with no screening, chlamydia screening was significantly associated with a reduced risk of pelvic...
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WTC early responders have higher prevalence of liver disease
The site of the 9/11 attacks exposed responders to hepatotoxic dust, and earliest responders may require special attention and treatment.
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In U.S., lockdowns added 2 pounds per month
Those who kept the same lockdown habits could have gained 20 pounds during the past year, the study authors said.
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Negligent use of steroids
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Office of Inspector General
Health care fraud, waste, and abuse consume some 10% of federal health expenditures.
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‘Time lost is brain lost’
The plaintiff will typically be disqualified from offering medical testimony, unless there is “common knowledge.”
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Labeling of medication warnings
Issuing timely warnings regarding medical products promotes patient safety, and the law appears to place the major onus on the manufacturer.
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Legal duty to nonpatients: Driving accidents
A doctor’s legal duty may be extended to individuals other than patients in limited circumstances.
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Discovery of peer review and patient safety reports
Any given state’s statute on discovery requires careful reading because it could differ from other states’ directives.