Health

European court OKs crackdown on e-cigarettes, packaging

The European Union's top court dealt a blow to the tobacco industry Wednesday by approving sweeping new rules that will require plain cigarette packs, ban menthol cigarettes and regulate the growing electronic cigarette market.

Health

Pharmacists can manage some chronic conditions effectively

(HealthDay)—Pharmacists can do an effective job helping chronically ill patients manage their blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels if they're allowed to direct patients' health care, according to an evidence ...

Health

FDA moves to ban most powdered surgical gloves (Update)

Federal health officials are moving to ban most surgical gloves made with powder, a feature designed to make them easier to wear, but which actually poses health risks to patients and health professionals.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

USOC forms infectious disease panel to address Zika concerns

An infectious disease specialist from the University of Utah will chair a group formed by the U.S. Olympic Committee to address concerns about the Zika virus and other health issues at the Rio de Janeiro Games this summer.

Health

Patient-centered system recommended for medical billing

(HealthDay)—Simplification, consolidation, and real time point-of-care information could address the inefficiencies in the medical billing system, according to an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Feb. 2 in the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Brazil issues Olympics warning as WHO declares Zika emergency

Brazil warned pregnant women Monday to stay away from the Summer Olympics after the World Health Organization declared an international emergency over the Zika virus, blamed for causing a surge in brain-damaged babies.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Nine people suspected dead of Lassa fever in Benin

As the world ramps up its fight against the Zika virus, West Africa is battling to contain a growing outbreak of Lassa fever with nine people in Benin reported dead, a health official told AFP Tuesday.

Medications

Merck, Eli Lilly probed on drug pricing

The Justice Department is probing some drug pricing practices of pharmaceutical giants Merck and Eli Lilly, the companies disclosed Friday in securities filings.

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