Thursday, January 31, 2019

A matter of life and death? UK stockpiles drugs as no-deal Brexit feared

With just 56 days until Britain leaves the EU, Jo Elgarf has begun stockpiling food in case politicians fail to strike an exit deal, but she says she cannot do the same with vital drugs her disabled daughter needs.


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Missouri Supreme Court suspends second talc cancer trial in weeks

The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday halted an upcoming trial in a case brought by women who claim talc supplied by Imerys Talc America for use in Johnson & Johnson products gave them cancer, saying it wanted to consider a jurisdictional challenge by Imerys.


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Saving my daughter from Instagram self-harm

Ian said photos he saw on the social media platform were more graphic than things he had seen in the Army.

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Opt-out organ donation shift wins backing

A change to an "opt-out" system for organ donation is back by MSPs on Holyrood's health committee.

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Health screening 'not meeting targets', report finds

Cervical screening saw delays in sending out results, affecting half of women, a report says.

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More over-75s should take statins, experts say

Thousands of lives could be saved each year if more took the cholesterol-lowering drugs, researchers say.

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Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Issues

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The increase from the figure reported a year ago is largely due to the change in the official definition of high blood pressure, the American Heart Association reports.



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Pregnant women with severe flu more likely to have poor outcomes

(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women so sick with influenza that they're admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are more likely to have premature and underweight babies than expectant mothers with milder flu and those who don't catch flu at all, a recent study suggests.


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U.S. government proposes rule overhauling drug industry rebate system

The U.S. government on Thursday proposed a rule to end the industry-wide system of after-market discounts called rebates that pharmacy benefit managers receive from drugmakers, a practice that has been under scrutiny.


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U.S. government proposes rule changing drug industry rebate system

The U.S. government on Thursday proposed a rule to end the industry-wide system of after-market discounts called rebates that pharmacy benefit managers receive from drugmakers, a practice that has been under scrutiny.


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Vincero Watches Prove You Don’t Need Deep Pockets for a Luxury Timepiece

For many of us, scrolling through Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media platforms can be a gratifying way to spend an hour—or 12. But if there’s one downside to the pervasiveness of filters, airbrushing, and background blur, it’s this: An enormous number of ordinary products are being passed off as extraordinary.

That’s why in a world where it’s so difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake, Vincero Watches is so unusual: These handcrafted, luxury watches not only look beautiful (think bold, yet classic designs and marble accents on the dial), but they’re also, in short, the real deal.

In fact, there’s an insanely thorough step-by-step process that goes into crafting each and every Vincero watch in the collection.

Crowdsourced design. A watch should be a reflection of your personal style and individuality, right? It should tell the world who you are — not just the time. At least, that’s what Vincero’s team believes, which is why the company takes consumers’ opinions very seriously, even seeking out feedback and incorporating it into their designs and product improvements.

Scrupulous sourcing. Vincero sources all of its own material—top grain leather and marble from Italy; sapphire glass and surgical grade stainless steel; and precise, high-quality watch movements from Japan—from trusted factories it has developed strong, long-term relationships with over the last several years. This ensures consistent, excellent quality; nothing is ever substandard.

Details with meaning. Vincero has an ambitious mission—to craft products that inspire consumers to live their legacy. The distinct features on their watches and impressive attention to detail help to tell that story. Case-back designs have the same ancient Roman marble that was used to construct some of history’s most powerful empires. And the engraving “Veni, Vidi, Vici,” (Latin for “I came. I saw. I conquered.”) is all the swagger you need to feel confident as you move through your day.

Meticulous inspection. Vincero manufactures its watches in small batches, which allows the team to monitor every stage of production. And get this: One hundred percent of Vincero’s products are hand-checked to ensure the company’s high standards of quality are met.

In-house maintenance. Vincero’s personalized buying experience extends way beyond delivery of its products. Watch not working properly? No need to overpay at the kiosk in the mall. Each Vincero watch comes with a generous warranty that lets you send your watch directly to the company for a quality repair.

Most consumers who own—or want to own—a luxury watch assume authenticity and fine craftsmanship only comes at a high premium. That’s the whole point of luxury, right? But with Vincero, it doesn’t have to be that way.

By cutting out all middleman transactions in the production process and only selling products online (no retail markups), Vincero succeeds at keeping prices fair (most watches are under $200), and, more importantly, they never have to compromise on the quality or buying experience.

Quite simply, Vincero watches are beautiful, and if you wear one—no matter the occasion—you’re guaranteed to make an impressively elegant statement. And you won’t even have to use a filter.

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Edwards Lifesciences beats on revenue but forecast lags estimates

U.S. medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences narrowly topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday as it sold more heart monitors, but its outlook for March quarter earnings fell below analysts' forecasts.


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Update: HIMSS TV at HIMSS19 adds Google's Aashima Gupta and HIE guru John Kansky

Expect to see our interview desk, roving reporters, and discussions with industry luminaries, innovators and top executives forging the future of healthcare -- livecasted and on-demand.

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4 Great Valentine’s Day Flower Bouquets, Delivered

Even if you nailed the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your girl, you know you’ve still got to get her flowers, too, right? Instead of another stop on your mad rush home from work on February 14, simply go online and order one of these four great delivery flowers for Valentine’s Day.

 



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Epic takes Best in KLAS awards once again

The EHR vendor wins best Overall Software Suite and in other other categories, while Impact Advisors and Premier score top marks for Overall IT Services and Management Consulting firms, respectively.

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Tiniest preemies still have low survival odds, high chance of impairments

(Reuters Health) - Although extremely preterm birth is no longer the death sentence it once was, the tiniest preemies still have low survival odds and are likely to have severe impairments if they live, a research review suggests.


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Could Gut Bacteria Be Linked to Dementia Risk?

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The study found only that a group of dementia patients had different gut microbes from dementia-free adults, one expert noted.



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Exclusive: Canada budget to include limited coverage for prescription drugs - sources

Canada's Liberal government will propose a limited expansion to the country's universal healthcare system in the spring budget, to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.


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Exclusive: Canada budget to include limited coverage for prescription drugs - sources

Canada's Liberal government will propose a limited expansion to the country's universal healthcare system in the spring budget, to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.


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Generic for Popular Asthma Inhaler Gets FDA OK

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The new inhaler is approved for twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients 4 and older.



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Rush University awarded HIMSS Davies Award Of Excellence

The provider organization is being honored at HIMSS19 for its work using clinical data technology to better treat PTSD.

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U.S. court blocks San Francisco health warning on soda ads

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked a San Francisco law requiring health warnings on advertisements for soda and other sugary drinks in a win to the American beverage industry which fought the requirements in court.


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Medical Scribes Could Help Improve ER Care

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Medical scribes do administrative tasks, such as documenting visits while a doctor evaluates the patient, printing out paperwork and arranging tests and appointments.



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Suicide-risk screening might cut deaths among incarcerated youth

(Reuters Health) - Teens and young men in correctional facilities are at increased risk of dying by suicide, but they are otherwise fairly similar to unincarcerated youth who take their own lives, a U.S. study suggests.


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What Works to Help Teens Quit Vaping?

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Teens addicted to vaping must rely on methods that have been shown to help tobacco quitters, but it's not clear that those methods will be useful when it comes to e-cigarettes.



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Improve your vision

A prescription for correcting cybersecurity “blind-spots.”

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Study: Breakfast Not Key to Weight Loss After All

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Eating a hearty breakfast doesn't help people eat less later in the day, and those who have breakfast end up eating more calories each day, the review found.



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