government rule making should not opposed by a industry affected ?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Makers of OxyContin Bankroll Efforts to Undermine Prescription Painkiller Reform https://theintercept.com/2015/12/23/oxycontin-cdc-politics/ Apparently this young journalist would seem to believe that no one should challenge the “wisdom” of our Federal Government.  Much of the stuff he is “reporting” in this article is just regurgitated mis-leading facts from the CDC and DEA. Statements such as “Americans consume […]

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When the treatment is worse than the disease ?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Epidural Epidemic: Treatment For Painful Backs Might Cause More Harm Than Good http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/video/3316122-epidural-epidemic-treatment-for-painful-backs-might-cause-more-harm-than-good/

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Do you think? ..40 K successful suicides and ONE MILLION ATTEMPTS every year in USA

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends all adults get screened for depression https://drugstorenewsce.com/editorial-news-item/3/8515 By Michael Johnsen 01/27/2016 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday recommended screening the general adult population, including pregnant and postpartum women, for depression. “Depression is a serious condition that is common among patients seen in primary care,” stated […]

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