Articles in News Briefs
FDA Says Diabetes Glucose Meters Not Entirely Accurate
By Phil Galewitz
Blood glucose meters, which millions of diabetics rely upon to regulate their blood sugar, have become less costly and easier and less painful to use.
But …
FDA Lowers Age for Plan B Contraceptive to 15
By Alan Lyndon
The FDA announced Tuesday that the most popular “morning-after,” emergency contraceptive — Plan B One Step — is now available over the counter …
Concern in Pennsylvania About Insufficient Medical Resident Positions
As medical students and residents made their rounds through the Pennsylvania state capitol one cool April morning, a central message echoed through the halls. An …
FDA Blocks Generic Versions of OxyContin
The patent on original OxyContin expired yesterday. That’s big news in the pharma world. OxyContin had $2.8 billion in sales last year. Generic drug manufacturers …
Doctors, Medical Reports from the Boston Marathon Bombings
By Brad Broker
By now, you are well aware of the Boston Marathon bombings. As of Tuesday morning, three people have been killed and 176 are …
Hospitals Move to Reduce Births Before 39 Weeks
By Phil Galewitz
When hospitals commit to stopping the delivery of babies before 39 weeks gestation unless there is medical cause to do so, they can dramatically lower rates that …
