Traveling nurse accused of diverting drugs from Concord Hospital, altering patients’ medical charts
A traveling nurse assigned to the emergency department of Concord Hospital is accused of pocketing prescription narcotics, including morphine and...
Month: May 2015
Good News During Mental Health Month for Parents Looking for Psychosocial Help for ADHD Kids
; Many parents are looking for psychological help for their kids who have ADHD but often have difficulty connecting with...
"Ask Emily" Walking on Eggshells
A parent wrote to ask how to be supportive of their son who is dealing with an eating disorder. Dr. Jillian...
Former Rep. LaTourette files claim vs US over missed cancer
Former Congressman Steve LaTourette, gravely ill with pancreatic cancer, has filed a claim against the government over the treatment he...
F.B.I. Investigates Whether Harm From Surgical Power Tool Was Ignored
A doctor confirmed that the F.B.I. has spoken to him about morcellators, power tools that can slice tissue into tiny...
We Need More Nurses
The more patients they cover, the sicker we get. SOURCE: NYT > Hospitals - Read entire story here.
Five perspectives on HIV prevention pill awaiting Australian approval
Australia's ambitious goal of no new cases of HIV by 2020 will be a tough deadline to meet given rates...
Scientists Discover Evidence Of A 435,000-Year-Old Murder
Scientists say it's not just a murder from another era, but also part of one of the earliest mass graves.»...
Australian researchers find new hope for ovarian cancer treatment
Australian researchers say they now know why ovarian cancer becomes resistant to chemotherapy and some drugs. SOURCE: Medical Research -...
FBI Is Investigating Hysterectomy Device Found to Spread Uterine Cancer
The morcellator surgical tool was found to spread uterine cancer, and the FBI is examining what the largest maker of...
When to start anti-AIDS drugs? Major study says sooner is better, even for the still-healthy
A major international study says don't delay in seeking HIV treatment: Starting medication soon after diagnosis helps keep people healthy...
