Range of opioid prescribers plays important role in epidemic, study finds
Science Daily Date: November 30, 2017; Source: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health; Summary: A cross-section of opioid prescribers that typically do not prescribe large volumes of opioids, including primary care physicians, surgeons and non ... State creates plan to prevent opioid addiction Law on opioid prescriptions would save lives |
Popular Science |
Can we make a flu vaccine that lasts for life?
Popular Science Sure, it helps protect you and everyone around you. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that flu vaccines prevented 5.1 million cases of the disease during the 2015 to 2016 flu season alone. But few of us actually look forward to the hassle of ... US flu data show season ramping up ACIP issues recommendations on flu vaccine, third dose of MMR Brace Yourself for a Miserable Flu Season: This Year's Vaccine Has Been Failing in Australia |
USA TODAY |
Ancestry DNA tests: How accurate, how secure and how private?
USA TODAY PHOENIX — Tracing your family tree? Here are some tips from Arizona-based genealogist Phyllis Lewellen, who has been working on her family history for about 30 years. DNA test results can help you fill out some of the branches of your family tree ... Why This Fun Christmas Gift Might Be Harmful to Your Family's Health Ancestry's Genetic Testing Kits Are Heading for Your Stocking This Year Chuck Schumer Freaks Out Over Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Privacy |
CBS News |
FDA approves first-of-its-kind test for cancer gene profiling
CBS News U.S. regulators have approved a first-of-a-kind test that looks for mutations in hundreds of cancer genes at once, giving a more complete picture of what's driving a patient's tumor and aiding efforts to match treatments to those flaws. The U.S. Food ... Tumor Profiling Panel Undergoes Simultaneous FDA, CMS Review Will Foundation's FDA, CMS Nod Help Cancer DNA Tests Break Through? FDA approves first breakthrough-designated test to detect extensive number of cancer biomarkers |
KTVQ Billings News |
CWD found in two more deer in south-central Montana
KTVQ Billings News BILLINGS - Two more cases of chronic wasting disease are suspected in Montana, this time in a white-tailed deer in east of Joliet and a mule deer buck southeast of Bridger, Robert Gibson of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Friday. The new suspect ... Northwest wildlife agencies scrambling to keep region free of chronic wasting disease Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks confirms CWD found in white-tailed deer Deer disease concerns hunters |