Medics Helped CIA Torture Terror Suspects Says Secret Red Cross Report A leaked report that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) wrote in 2007 alleged that doctors helped the CIA ill treat terror suspects during interrogation sessions held while they were detained by the CIA at undisclosed locations before arriving at Guantánamo Bay.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comMan's Best Friend - Or Your Worst Enemy? What are the dangers of you passing on an illness to your pet? And how at risk are you of contracting a life-threatening bug from your beloved cat or dog? These are just some of the questions set to be answered at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain's conference, The development of veterinary medicines, taking place at its London headquarters on Monday 27 April.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNCPA Statement On House Medicare Part B DMEPOS Surety Bond Legislation U.S. Representatives Zach Space (D-OH) and Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) have introduced H.R. 1970,the Preserve Patents Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009. The bill exempts pharmacies from having to post surety bonds in order to provide Medicare Part B Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) to their patients. In response, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Executive Vice President and CEO Bruce T.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comHundreds, Including Babies And Children Possibly Exposed To Tuberculosis, Chicago A 26-year-old *resident who is infected with tuberculosis (TB) has been working at three Chicago hospitals over the last 10 months, and has been in contact with a large number of patients, including hundreds of children and infants. Dr.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comWhich Prescriptions Go Unfilled When Physical And Mental Health Problems Co-Occur And Money Gets Tight? A new study points to a troubling connection between out-of-pocket expenses for people contending with both physical illnesses and depression, affecting access to antidepressant treatment. Dr.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comFamily Members May Help Assess A Loved One's Pain In ICU Managing pain in the ICU is an ongoing and significant challenge for the critical care team. However, new reports suggest that taking a comprehensive approach to pain management may be the key to managing pain in the ICU and even decreasing the incidence of preventable pain.
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