Research Roundup: Medical homes; Drug samples and prescribing; The health law and disparities; Women’s health; CBO …

Research Roundup: Medical homes; Drug samples and prescribing; The health law and disparities; Women’s health; CBO …
Institute of Medicine: Women’s Health Research: Progress, Pitfalls, and Promise -”Substantial progress has been made since the expansion of investment in women’s health research. Research findings have changed the practice of medicine and public-health recommendations in several prominent contexts, [...]

Abington police, health officials plan drug disposal event

Abington police, health officials plan drug disposal event
On Sept. 18, police and health-care workers will team up to take unused prescription medicines out of cabinets and potentially the wrong hands. The “Clean Out The Cabinet!” campaign will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the police station, 215 Central St., where police and Signature [...]

At NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference, Cardinal Health Helps Retail Pharmacies Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

At NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference, Cardinal Health Helps Retail Pharmacies Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
At the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference, taking place August 28-31 in San Diego, Calif., Cardinal Health will encourage attendees to learn more about how they can get involved in the fight against prescription drug abuse. Today, prescription medication abuse is [...]

Federal health officials warn of rare brain inflammation with Glaxo drug Lamictal

Federal health officials warn of rare brain inflammation with Glaxo drug Lamictal
WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators are warning doctors and patients that a seizure drug from GlaxoSmithKline can cause rare inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

FDA Poised To Recall Unproven Blood Pressure Drug

FDA Poised To Recall Unproven Blood Pressure Drug
Federal health regulators are pushing to recall a blood pressure drug that has been on the market for 14 years, despite the manufacturer’s failure to submit evidence that it actually helps patients.
Read more on WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley

European Countries Squeeze Drug Prices To Stop Health Care Spending Growth

European Countries Squeeze Drug Prices To Stop Health Care Spending Growth
Reuters: More European countries are trying to limit what they pay for drugs in an attempt to control “runaway” health spending. “Concerns about the European pharmaceuticals market are increasing just as anxieties over U.S. healthcare reforms have abated, casting a shadow over Big Pharma’s results [...]

Ahead of the Bell: FDA reviews diabetes drug risks

Ahead of the Bell: FDA reviews diabetes drug risks
Federal health advisers meet Tuesday to discuss the fate of GlaxoSmithKline’s diabetes pill Avandia — once a blockbuster drug that has fallen out of favor since showing potential ties to heart attacks.
Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance

Drug Abuse, Mental Illness And Co-Occurring Disorders Video

Drug Use and Mental Health; Target Audience Statement: Primary target audiences for this program will include law enforcement officials, drug prevention specialists, Drug-Free Communities Act grantees, administrators, school drug counselors, treatment providers, drug court members, policy makers, business leaders, coalition volunteers, drug demand reduction coordinators, criminal justice professionals, members of the religious community and other [...]

Use of stroke drug in Mass. varies by region

Use of stroke drug in Mass. varies by region
BOSTON — Public health officials say stroke patients are more likely to get a potentially lifesaving drug at hospitals in the Boston area than in other regions of the state.
Read more on 7 News Boston

Use of stroke drug varies by region

Use of stroke drug varies by region
BOSTON – Public health officials say stroke patients are more likely to get a potentially lifesaving drug at hospitals in the Boston area than in other regions of the state.
Read more on FOX 25 Boston

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