U.S. News & World Report |
Drug Firm Founder Indicted in Opioid Conspiracy Due in Court
U.S. News & World Report The founder of a pharmaceutical company charged with leading a conspiracy to bribe doctors to prescribe a powerful opioid pain medication for people who didn't need it is due in court in Massachusetts. Nov. 16, 2017, at 12:18 a.m.. Drug Firm Founder ... Insys founder John Kapoor indicted in opioid conspiracy due in court |
NPR |
Getting Doctors To Stop Prescribing Codeine To Kids Has Taken Years
NPR For years the Food and Drug Administration has been trying to get doctors to quit prescribing codeine, an opioid painkiller, to children after getting their tonsils or adenoids out. But it can be hard to get clinicians to change their prescribing ... Children still being prescribed codeine, despite warnings Black box warning slows, but doesn't stop, codeine for kids after tonsil removal |
Medscape |
Kratom Association Hits Back at 'Unsubstantiated' FDA Advisory
Medscape The American Kratom Association (AKA) has petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to "review and correct" the agency's public health advisory on kratom. As reported by Medscape Medical News, on November 14, the FDA warned against the ... Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD on FDA advisory about deadly risks associated with kratom FDA chief warns about kratom to treat opioid addiction; will seek more regulatory power Kratom with a side of cheesesteak: A sub shop's vending machine draws customers desperate to kick opioids |
Charlotte Observer |
Water department issues boil water notice after E.coli found
SFGate WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — The Westerly Water Department has issued a boil water notice after E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply. The state Department of Health said Wednesday that water customers should boil water used for human ... Westerly issues boil-water order after tests detect E. coli Drinking water warning issued for areas of Stonington, Westerly, RI Boil water advisory issued for Stonington residents |
Los Angeles Times |
Officials Link 7 Cases of Legionnaires' Disease to Hotel
U.S. News & World Report Las Vegas area health officials have confirmed seven cases of Legionnaires' disease with 29 more cases suspected after an outbreak was reported at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino five months ago. Nov. 15, 2017, at 11:40 a.m.. Officials Link 7 Cases ... Risks Grow for Deadliest US Drinking Water Hazard Keven Moore: Legionnaire's disease is deadly, but preventable; businesses need insurance for protection Health officials confirm 7 cases of Legionnaires' disease at Rio Hotel |