medication
Trial of Margate firefighter linked to health care fraud resuming Monday | Crime
CAMDEN — The trial of a Margate firefighter accused of participating in a scheme that defrauded state health insurance will continue Monday with testimony from a South Jersey doctor who filled prescriptions tied to the scandal. Dr. John Gaffney, of Margate, testified Thursday before proceedings against Thomas Sher, of Northfield, were paused at about 2 p.m. …
Transgender medication law in Alabama blocked by judge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked part of an Alabama law that made it a felony to prescribe gender-affirming puberty blockers and hormones to transgender minors. U.S. District Judge Liles Burke issued a preliminary injunction to stop the state from enforcing the medication ban, which took effect May 8, while a …
Depression sufferers who can’t take medication can use new technology that improves symptoms
TAMPA, Fla. — Depression is often treated with medication, but a new technological advancement provides new hope for those who can’t take antidepressants. “It’s an FDA-approved treatment for depression. It was approved in 2008. And essentially, it was designed to help people, who didn’t get better with antidepressants,” explained Dr. Faizi Ahmed is a psychiatrist …
BREAKING: 13-year-old Spokane girl disappears from her home overnight | News
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane mother is desperate for answers after her 13-year-old daughter went missing in the middle of the night. According to Cassie Montgomery, her daughter had minor mouth surgery this week, and was taking over the counter pain medication for pain. Montgomery says her daughter, Bailey, woke up at 2am Thursday morning to …
Local health official discusses importance of PrEP Awareness Week
(WETM-TV) — During the last week, Oct. 20-26, New York State Department of Health AIDS instituted Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Awareness Week. PrEP in a 99% effective prevention pill that is used to prevent the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The pill has been around since 2012. “Taking PrEP is a great way to take …
The People’s Pharmacy: Reader worries mask restricts oxygen | Health
QUESTION: Why do the public health authorities keep telling us to always wear a mask? I have not seen any information showing that masks stop the spread. Instead, most of the info I have read says cloth masks do not block small aerosol particles. But they cut needed oxygen intake and raise CO2 intake. ANSWER: …
Walmart buys CareZone’s medication management technology
Walmart acquired CareZone’s technology platform and IP on Monday. The app allows users to scan a list of their medications, and manage refill reminders and home delivery. Photo courtesy of Walmart. In its latest move to compete with pharmacy services, Walmart bought CareZone’s medication management software. Walmart will acquire CareZone’s technology platform and key intellectual …
New York’s Cuomo briefs updates on Covid-19
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gives his a press briefing about the coronavirus crisis on April 17, 2020 in Albany, New York. Matthew Cavanaugh | Getty Images New York state continues to see a decline in the number of hospitalizations from the coronavirus and daily deaths from infections, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. But Cuomo …
Global cases surpass 2 million
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 2,006,500 Global deaths: At least 128,886 US cases: More than 610,700 US deaths: At least 26,119 The data …
Cuomo doubles fines for New York social distancing rules
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he is doubling to $1,000 the maximum fine for violating the state’s strict social distancing rules during the coronavirus outbreak. The reason: Too many New Yorkers aren’t taking the rules seriously, he said. He spoke less than a week before Easter and two days before the start of …
