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- 7/21/2022
Case study: My patient with opioid-use disorder has terrible cancer pain
Dr. Marcus Greatheart gives his take on best practices when communicating with patients with these concurrent issues. - 7/21/2022
At least 37,800 people affected by cyberattack last year on N.L. healthcare system
Experts have said the incident has all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack, in which hackers steal or encrypt sensitive information and demand a payment to release it. - 7/21/2022
Market meltdown: It’s déjà vu and some investors never learn
When markets are in turmoil, it can be stressful for amateur investors. - 7/21/2022
Dancer tells of excruciating pain, isolation and stigma of monkeypox infection
The 28-year-old Toronto resident had only just returned to work as a dancer and physical trainer in late May when he developed a fever. - 7/21/2022
CVS seeks verification on drugs with possible abortion use
CVS Health is asking pharmacists in some states to verify that a few of the prescriptions they provide will not be used end a pregnancy. - 7/20/2022
Nurse gets year in prison for replacing fentanyl with saline
Authorities said a pharmacist supervisor reviewing hospital records found a pattern of the nurse checking out doses of fentanyl for patients but then canceling the transactions and checking syringes back into the hospital's inventory. - 7/20/2022
Exciting times for the treatment of the common molluscum contagiosum skin disease
New treatments showing efficacy are in the pipeline. - 7/20/2022
Feds announce $1 million fund to reach communities affected by monkeypox
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the disease is mainly being transmitted among men who report intimate contact with men, but anyone can get monkeypox.