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CVS Caremark “Switch” Puts Heart Patients at Risk
January 20, 2022
Millions of people susceptible to blood clots started 2022 at higher risk of stroke. Why? Their health plan’s pharmacy benefit manager decided to stop covering their blood thinner.
Cancer Patients Want More Information on Rx Switches
January 18, 2022
In some cases, patients switch between using similar medications without thinking twice. Aspirin and ibuprofen, for example, are both over-the-counter medications for treating minor pain. But not every swap is as easy to understand.
Overcoming Overactive Bladder Safely
January 13, 2022
By Michelle Van Kuiken, MD - When someone with overactive bladder goes to a restaurant, the grocery store or even a friend’s house, often the first thing they do is locate the bathroom. They may also stash adult diapers in their purse and keep an extra change of clothes in the car – just in case.
Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis: A Nationwide Call to Action
January 11, 2022
Why do pregnant women die in childbirth more often in the United States than in other developed countries? The answer is complex.
Raising the Profile of Rare Diseases
January 6, 2022
The rare disease community is finally getting a voice in state policy discussions thanks to a rapidly expanding movement.
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