Would a national health insurance -Medicare for all – be good for the pts ?

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

Every other year during our “election year” the discussion seems to always turn to some form of national health insurance and/or Medicare for all. There was an attempt in 2010 with The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare) that was signed into law by President Obama. It has had mixed results, those who were […]

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The states using medical marijuana for opioid substitutes

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

https://www.axios.com/medical-marijuana-opioid-epidemic-1dbe0f8c-9061-4d4e-a201-c6d40a587fdd.html More states are turning to medical marijuana as an alternative to the addictive prescription painkillers that have driven the public health crisis. Why it matters: Recent studies found that states with legalized medical marijuana laws have seen lower opioid overdose death rates compared to states that ban it. By the numbers: 64,000 Americans died […]

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Hayley Wyatt suffered – and DIED – from the most painful condition on Earth

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/hayley-wyatt-suffered-from-the-most-painful-condition-on-earth-20180715-p4zrnt.html Hayley Wyatt’s last words in this world were “mum, mum”. She was sitting on the sofa, and calling out for help. Then there was a pause. She said “mum” one last time. It sounded urgent. But there was nothing Charlotte Wyatt could do to help her daughter. Hayley’s family wants answers. Now the family […]

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