

Why Doctors Still Offer Treatments That May Not HelpAugust 26, 2019 |
Evidence-based medicine has made progress since doctors’ infamous bloodletting of George Washington, but less than you might think
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Why Doctors Still Offer Treatments That May Not HelpAugust 26, 2019 |
Evidence-based medicine has made progress since doctors’ infamous bloodletting of George Washington, but less than you might think
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People Are Clamoring to Buy Old Insulin PumpsApril 29, 2019 |
How an obsolete medical device with a security flaw became a must-have for some patients with type 1 diabetes. In 2014, a few hackers realized that the security flaw in certain Medtronic pumps could be exploited for a DIY revolution.
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Prominent ‘Right-To-Try’ Advocate Is Getting Treatment Under New LawFebruary 6, 2019 |
One of the namesakes of the federal “right-to-try” law confirmed Tuesday that he gained access to an experimental treatment thanks to the new law
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Ketamine Could Be the Key to Reversing America’s Rising Suicide RateFebruary 6, 2019 |
A version of the club drug is expected to be approved for depression in March. Researchers think it could help treat suicidal thinking
Quick ReadThe government shutdown could soon jeopardize highly anticipated new drugs from Janssen, Sanofi and Novartis for depression, diabetes and multiple sclerosis, as well as a host of other potential new therapies, according to a STAT analysis of upcoming regulatory decision dates
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Despite Warnings, FDA Approves Potent New Opioid PainkillerNovember 2, 2018 |
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a potent new opioid painkiller, despite warnings from physician critics who say the drug will contribute to the addiction epidemic
Quick ReadThe Food and Drug Administration has agreed to consider Sanofi Pasteur’s application for Dengvaxia, the world’s first licensed vaccine that protects against dengue but one that brings with it considerable controversy and concern
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