Pain Dr: no one who walks into their clinic walks out with opioids that day

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Pain doctor testifies at Christensen trial http://ravallirepublic.com/news/local/article_7f3b1088-f8f7-5f52-8da9-6950748122c7.html An expert in treating chronic pain testified for most of Thursday in the trial of former Florence physician Chris Christensen, describing the various options for patients and the many steps needed before prescribing opioids. In his opening statements, Deputy County Attorney Thorin Geist portrayed Christensen as a doctor […]

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C.D.C. Panel Recommends a New Shingles Vaccine

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

C.D.C. Panel Recommends a New Shingles Vaccine https://www.doximity.com/doc_news/v2/entries/9847908 WASHINGTON — In an unusually close vote, an advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday recommended the use of a new vaccine to prevent shingles over an older one that was considered less effective. The decision was made just days after the […]

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Patient and Advocate Yanekah, Masters in Critical Disabiities, shares an intimate journal moment in a busy, pained Mommy day.

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

An inspiring, intimate journal sharing of what it is to be a CHRONIC PAIN mommie.  

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“Opioids: The Next Tobacco?”

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Don’t let opportunistic trial lawyers get rich off opioid crisis http://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/357610-dont-let-opportunistic-trial-lawyers-get-rich-off-opioid-crisis President Trump has now declared the nation’s opioid crisis a “public health emergency.” This important step follows the recommendation by a White House commission, led by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, to “act boldly,” to stem the crisis.   As this epidemic of drug […]

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NACDS letter offers Administration, Congress 4 policy solutions to curb opioid abuse

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

NACDS letter offers Administration, Congress 4 policy solutions to curb opioid abuse http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/nacds-letter-offers-administration-congress–policy-solutions-curb-opioid-abuse ARLINGTON, Va. — With President Donald Trump set to declare a national opioid emergency this week, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has suggested four public policy initiatives to the Administration and members of Congress. The suggestions, outlined in a letter […]

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