Archive: 24/01/2020

Major insurers offer $55 million to lower generic drug costs

A nonprofit that develops and sells cheaper drugs will receive a $55 million investment from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and associated organizations to create cheaper versions of expensive generic drugs.

Jan 24, 2020

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'See the doctor': fever-hit patients fret in China outbreak city

Trapped in a Chinese city at the centre of a deadly viral outbreak, residents who should have been celebrating Lunar New Year lined up to have their temperatures taken by medical staff wearing full-body protective suits.

Jan 24, 2020

Baby box: Child welfare experts say use of sleep boxes could potentially put infants' lives at risk

Having a baby can be expensive. So it's maybe not surprising that many retailers around the world have cottoned on to the success of Finland's baby boxes—a package aimed to set up new parents and their bundle of joy. The ...

Jan 24, 2020

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People with obesity who experience self-directed weight shaming benefit from intervention

People with obesity are often treated with less respect than other people, discriminated against, and socially devalued because of their weight. This societal stigma can sometimes be internalized, leading individuals with ...

Jan 24, 2020

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CDC: HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test increasingly used in U.S.

From 2010 to 2017, use of the HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test increased, but the number of HIV-2 diagnoses remained very low, according to research published in the Jan. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Jan 24, 2020

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Faulty immune system may lead to lung cancer

An immune system that's not functioning normally may lead to lung cancer in patients who don't smoke, a new study suggests.

Jan 24, 2020

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Many of America's most critical workers are short on sleep

More than one-third of working Americans don't get enough sleep, and the problem is greatest among the police, the military, health care workers and truckers, researchers report.

Jan 24, 2020

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Medical emergency observation unit reduces length of stay and raises patient satisfaction

It's a quandary facing many busy emergency departments (EDs) across the country: how to treat young patients who require emergency care and a brief stay, while reserving limited inpatient beds for the most acute cases. In ...

Jan 24, 2020

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Experts explore efforts to tackle tobacco harm

The impact of the tobacco display ban on young people's attitudes to smoking has been analyzed by University of Stirling experts.

Jan 24, 2020

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No alcohol please—Pass the probiotics and super juice instead

A growing demand for healthier drink options is putting the hospitality sector on notice as patrons increasingly shun alcohol and soft drinks in favor of probiotics and super juices.

Jan 24, 2020

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