HD influenza vaccination is associated with net cost savings, due to fewer hospitalizations, and therefore lower direct medical costs, for cardio-respiratory disease as compared to SD influenza vaccination.
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Next Billion-Dollar Startups: Truepill’s Dose Of Digital Disruption To The $400 Billion Pharmacy Industry
America has been buying medicine the same way for centuries, creating a $400 billion industry. Fast-growing Truepill wants to deliver a dose of digital disruption.
Philadelphia’s Supervised Injection Site Is Safe For Now
On October 2nd, U. S. District Judge Gerald McHugh, in a landmark case, ruled in favor of Philadelphia nonprofit, Safehouse, that their proposed plan to open a safe injection site in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia was not in violation of t…
Overdose Training In Jail Gets Naloxone To Where It’s Needed Most, Data Show
A first-of-its-kind review of Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) training in jail shows how effective such programs can be at stopping overdose deaths in the hardest-hit communities.
Advisory Board Votes For FDA To Take Makena, Drug To Prevent Preterm Birth, Off Market
An FDA advisory board voted for a preterm prevention drug to be taken off the market this week.
At Last, North Carolina Will Let Folks Revoke Sexual Consent, And Better Protect Assault Survivors
After years of attempts, state lawmakers and assault survivors have finally gained support for key sexual assault reforms for adults and children.
Measles Cripples Immune System For Years After Infection
New research has shown that infection with measles can cripple the immune system, leaving people susceptible to other diseases for several years.
Forced Drug Prices Are Not The Answer To Health Care Costs
The latest isthe attempt to cut the cost of expensive medication by having the government negotiate prices.
The Truth About Tea: 6 Facts On The U.K.’s Favorite
As it is the UK’s favourite drink, most people will be pleased to know that there are compounds in tea that have excellent health benefits.
Injection That Makes Colorectal Cancer ‘Glow’ During Surgery Enters Phase 3 Trial
This injection would make colorectal cancer cells glow, therefore easier to find and surgically remove.
