Archive: 19/02/2015
Court: Not disclosing HIV before sex is a misdemeanor
New York's highest court says an HIV-positive man who told a partner that they could safely have unprotected sex should face a misdemeanor reckless endangerment charge, not a felony.
Feb 19, 2015
Reynolds American delving deeper into nicotine gum business
Cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc. is partnering with a pharmaceutical consultancy to develop products that help people stop smoking.
Feb 19, 2015
Most patients with chronic kidney disease may experience long-term pain
Chronic pain is common in individuals with kidney disease, and in some patients this is associated with improper use of pain medications. The findings come from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal ...
Feb 19, 2015
Why are kidney patients starting dialysis sooner?
Over time, patients with advanced kidney disease have been starting dialysis progressively earlier in the course of their disease, likely because doctors are embracing higher levels of kidney function as being appropriate ...
Feb 19, 2015
Is health care too important to be left to health departments?
Some governments have decided that health care is too important to leave to their health departments and have made health care a priority for all departments. The concept, called Health in All Policies, or HiAP, has gained ...
Feb 19, 2015