February 7, 2012 Bring out your pills! In the state of Washington, a newly proposed bill would require pharmaceutical companies to launch and manage a take-back program for prescription and over-the-counter drugs. [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

February 7, 2012 Is your local hospital CAT-scamming you? Most patients assume that doctors and hospitals take great care to protect their health and financial records. [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

February 7, 2012 Metformin controls blood sugar best. And? After evaluating the effects of several diabetes medications on blood glucose control, the American College of Physicians (ACP) has found that, although most drugs worked equally well, metformin was a cut above the rest in reducing blood sugar levels when used alone or in combination with other treatments. [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

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