Boxing fever grips Thailand's boys but doctors raise health concerns
BURIRAM, Thailand (Reuters) – Loud cheers erupt as two boys trade punches at a boxing ring in Thailand’s northeastern province of Buriram. Source: Reuters Medical News
Opioid makers paid millions to advocacy groups: U.S. Senate report
(Reuters) – Five opioid manufacturers including OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP have paid more than $10 million to advocacy groups and doctors tied to them, many of whom amplified industry messages supporting the use of the painkillers, a U.S. Senate report said on Monday. Source: Reuters Medical News
Valuation of the surgery premises – could your practice be worth more?
Does a retired partner think that your surgery premises are worth more than the other partners do? Are they falling out about it? If so, you are not alone, says Oliver Pool. Related items from OnMedica Sale and leaseback of GP premises: the pros and consDoctors welcome investment in GP premisesWhen do practices require a …
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U.S. woman found with eye worm previously known only in cattle
NEW YORK (Reuters) – An Oregon woman has become the first person worldwide known to have had an eye infestation by a tiny worm species previously seen only in cattle that is spread by flies that feed on eyeball lubrication, U.S. government researchers said on Monday. Source: Reuters Medical News
Food allergy sufferers win apology over 'Peter Rabbit'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Movie studio Sony Pictures apologized on Monday for a scene in its “Peter Rabbit” children’s film after an online outcry from sufferers of food allergies. Source: Reuters Medical News
Mild shock therapy may ease anxiety and depression, but not chronic pain
(Reuters Health) – People with anxiety and depression might feel a little better after they get mild electric shock therapy, but it’s unclear how much it will help or whether this treatment might ease other conditions, researchers say. Source: Reuters Medical News
Understanding PTSD: The First Step to Overcoming It
As a doctor, I can recognize the symptoms of PTSD. Understanding PTSD is the first step to overcoming it. I recently gave a speech to veterans at Show of Support on the topic. It’s about 17 minutes long, but well worth the time spent watching. Check it out by clicking on the video above. After …
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‘Seoul virus’ can jump from pet rats to owners
(Reuters Health) – – People with pet rats should practice safe rodent handling and good hand hygiene to avoid catching a virus that can jump from rats to humans, infectious disease experts warn. Source: Reuters Medical News
Childhood heart defects tied to early dementia
(Reuters Health) – – People who survive childhood heart defects may have an increased risk of developing dementia before age 65, a Danish study suggests. Source: Reuters Medical News
Norway to buy Biogen's Spinraza medicine: broadcaster NRK
OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian authorities will buy the rare-disease treatment Spinraza for patients from U.S. drugmaker Biogen Inc at a cost of 7 million Norwegian crowns ($880,381.33) per year per patient, public broadcaster NRK reported on Monday. Source: Reuters Medical News