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August 29, 2016
The near epidemic opioid addiction and overdose issue has become major news and a legislative priority as the U.S. Senate recently passed an extensive anti-addiction bill […]
August 24, 2016
According to the FDA, “An infusion pump is a medical device that delivers fluids, such as nutrients and medications, into a patient’s body in controlled amounts. […]
August 15, 2016
In case you missed it, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the flu nasal spray vaccine (FluMist) should not be used for the 2016-17 […]
August 10, 2016
In February, the FDA initiated the first of what it says will be a series of actions that address the evolving risks surrounding the Zika virus, […]
August 2, 2016
Any diagnosis of cancer is frightening. When the diagnosis is given, most patients and loved ones immediately imagine the worst-case scenario and are overwhelmed with fear […]
July 25, 2016
Beginning January 1, 2015, Medicare began paying for chronic care management, or CCM. CCM is defined as the non-face-to-face services provided to Medicare beneficiaries who have […]
July 19, 2016
People can become forgetful and have so-called “senior moments” at any age. You can’t find your car keys, or walk into a room and forget the […]
July 14, 2016
One of the most difficult challenges of dealing with chronic illness is maintaining a positive outlook. You can probably remember a time when life was “normal” […]