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Polling data collected earlier this year shows that drug shortages may be widespread in American emergency rooms. According to the data, 91% of emergency physicians report…
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Synthetic Opioids Cause More Overdose Deaths Than Prescription Opioids In 2016, opioid overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids surpassed those involving prescription opioids. The LA Times reported that...
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Antibiotics – Are You Taking Them for Longer Than You Should? According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, many doctors are prescribing antibiotics to patients who are suffering with sinus...
Learn MoreCNBC reports that 80 percent of the world’s opioid supply is used in the United States, despite the fact that Americans only make up five percent of the world’s population. According to professor...
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Study: Medical marijuana may help rein in painkiller overdoses. by Dr. Steven J. Lipsky MD, FACEP The legalization of medical marijuana has been sweeping the nation. As of June 2014, 23 states have legalized...
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Obama Administration Unveils Plan to Battle Antibiotic Resistance. by Dr. Steven J. Lipsky MD, FACEP Antibiotic resistance is on the rise and the Obama Administration has put together a plan to combat the...
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