‘Predatory Bacteria’ Might Be Enlisted In Defense Against Antibiotic Resistance
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Here’s a bold idea to fight back against bacteria that can’t be stopped by antibiotics:
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CVS-Aetna, Cigna-Express Scripts deals set for approval in few weeks, report says
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Justice Department is approaching a formal approval of proposed mergers between CVS
Read MoreWith big-name backing, a startup launches to match cancer patients with clinical trials
(By Rebecca Robbins for STAT) SAN FRANCISCO — An ambitious startup aimed at connecting cancer patients with clinical trials launched
Read MoreSenate votes to ban pharmacy gag clauses: 5 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) In an effort to increase drug price transparency, the Senate passed a bill
Read MoreInspired By Her Own Pain, A Researcher Explores Alternatives To Opioid Treatments
(By Joe Palca for NPR) The explosion of deaths related to opioid misuse has underscored a pressing need for better
Read MoreWho the public blames for rising healthcare costs
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Prescription drug companies shoulder the most blame for rising healthcare costs, according to
Read MoreWalking can significantly lower risk of heart failure in older women
A new University at Buffalo study of more than 137,000 postmenopausal women aged 50 to 79 is the first to
Read MoreAssisted Living Kicks Out The Frail ’Cause ‘We Can’t Take Care Of You Any Longer’
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) The phone call came as a shock. Your aunt can’t transfer into memory
Read MoreDo you know about your spouse’s Medicare coverage?
In a recent quiz by MassMutual to 500 Americans ages 60 to 64 found that most individuals approaching retirement could
Read MoreHospitals Prepare To Launch Their Own Drug Company To Fight High Prices and Shortages
(By Alison Kodjak for NPR) Sometimes IV bags are hard for hospitals to come by. Other times it’s injectable folic acid to
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