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The best Rx for teens addicted to vaping? No one knows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top health authorities agree: Teen vaping is an epidemic that now affects some 3.6 million underage users of Juul and other e-cigarettes. But no one seems to know the best way to help teenagers who may be addicted to nicotine. E-cigarettes are now the top high-risk substance used by teenagers, according to the latest U.S. figures, which show that Juul and similar products have quickly outpaced cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and other substances that have been tracked over more than four decades. The handheld devices heat a liquid solution that usually contains nicotine into an inhalable vapor. Federal law prohibits sales to those under 18, though many high schoolers report getting them from older students or online. In recent months, government officials have rolled out a series of proposals aimed at keeping the products away from youngsters, including tightening sales in convenience stores and online. In November, vaping giant Juul … [Read more...] about The best Rx for teens addicted to vaping? No one knows
Trump tweets about Ronny Jackson allegations, North Korea and more
President Donald Trump called on Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to resign on Saturday via Twitter, after internal records raised doubts about allegations that led White House physician Ronny Jackson to withdraw as a nominee to head the Veterans Affairs Department. Current and former colleagues alleged that Jackson had freewheeling prescribing practices, drank on the job and claimed he “got drunk and wrecked a government vehicle” at a Secret Service going-away party, according to the office of Tester, who represents Montana. 'Tester should resign' Allegations made by Senator Jon Tester against Admiral/Doctor Ron Jackson are proving false. The Secret Service is unable to confirm (in fact they deny) any of the phony Democrat charges which have absolutely devastated the wonderful Jackson family. Tester should resign. The.....— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 28, 2018 ....great people of Montana will not stand for this kind of slander when talking of a great human … [Read more...] about Trump tweets about Ronny Jackson allegations, North Korea and more
The Health 202: No one wants to be the big, bad wolf of drug costs
THE PROGNOSIS A blister pack of Erlotinib tablets, a cancer treatment drug manufactured by Roche. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg) We're expanding! The Cybersecurity 202 by Derek Hawkins is coming to your inboxes tomorrow. Sign up here for the smartest and scoopiest news and analysis on the politics and policy of cybersecurity. Who’s going to be portrayed as the big, bad wolf when President Trump is expected to deliver a major speech on drug costs later this week? Drugmakers, pharmacy middlemen and insurers are all determined it won’t be them – and in case it is, they’re readying their defenses. Industry insiders say Trump’s twice-delayed speech may take place Friday, although the White House hasn’t confirmed that. When it does happen, get ready for plenty of intra-industry finger-pointing as the president gives his take on the country’s unprecedented spending on prescription drugs and how to make medicines more affordable for Americans. … [Read more...] about The Health 202: No one wants to be the big, bad wolf of drug costs
Walmart tighten its opioid prescription policies
Walmart is making its opioid policy more strict, limiting the duration of such prescriptions and requiring that they be filled electronically.The company announced on Monday that within 60 days, it will only fill first-time acute opioid prescriptions for seven days or less nationwide, and it will limit the dosage to 50 morphine milligram equivalents, or MMEs, per day. The CDC publishes MME conversion guides to help pharmacists figure out the right dosage for each type of prescribed opioid.There are more than 5,300 Walmart and Sam's Club locations in the United States.The new restrictions follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A CDC study found that people who were prescribed at least one day of opioid therapy had a 6% chance of being addicted a year later — but for those prescribed eight or more days of treatment saw that chance spiked to 13.5%. The CDC also notes that patients who are prescribed higher dosages are more likely … [Read more...] about Walmart tighten its opioid prescription policies