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Highest Concentration of Marijuana Smokers Near You – Check Out This Map 

Take a bow, San Francisco: The Bay Area is home to the highest concentration of marijuana smokers anywhere in the country, according to new data released Tuesday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Every few years, SAMHSA combines...

July 28, 2016

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Trekkies Will Love These 10 Medical Devices 

With Star Trek Beyond opening in theaters, we take a look at how medical devices from the science fiction fantasy series are becoming a reality. Read on to discover 10 medical devices that are sure to inspire some deja vu...

July 26, 2016

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FDA Panel 8-2 Vote Backs Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Replace Fingersticks 

An FDA advisory panel voted 8-2 that the benefits of using a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device as a replacement for fingerstick blood glucose testing for diabetic patients outweigh the risks. They also voted 8-2 that there was a “reasonable...

July 26, 2016

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Can I trust WebMD? A hypochondriac’s nightmare and Big Pharma’s dream 

Dear Julia: Can I trust WebMD? WebMD is the most popular source of health information in the US, and is likely to dominate your Google search results for almost any medical question you have. According to its editorial policy, WebMD promises...

July 20, 2016

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Medical Errors, the 3rd Leading Cause of Death in the US

Recently, a study by Johns Hopkins made headlines by claiming that medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the US. While that startling statistic was later challenged as being overly broad, it’s clear that over 100,000...

July 18, 2016

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Children’s Health in Dallas to Pilot Ingestible Medication Sensors in Kids 

Children’s Health in Dallas, Texas announced plans to use Proteus Digital Health’s ingestible medication sensors to track medication adherence in kids with liver and kidney transplants. Medication adherence is a challenge for many patients for a variety of reasons —...

July 14, 2016

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Have Researchers Figured Out What Causes Migraines?

A new study suggests that migraines are mostly caused by problems with the blood supply system, and the findings could help inform future research and treatments for the disorder. The research, published by the International Headache Genetics Consortium (IHGC), could...

July 8, 2016

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Dentsply Sirona to Buy MIS Implants for $375 Million

Dentsply Sirona Inc. said it agreed to buy dental implant systems manufacturer MIS Implants Technologies Ltd. for $375 million. The privately held Israeli-based company sells dental implants under its MIS brand and has annual sales of about $80 million. Dentsply...

June 29, 2016

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Study Links Simulation in EMS Training with Improved Prehospital Pediatric Care

With increased emphasis on culture of safety and rising concerns over medical errors, our attention this month turns to this study from Baylor College of Medicine in conjunction with the Houston Fire Department(HFD). As we reported in the March issue,...

June 24, 2016