Health Headlines for Thursday, March 2
More Than 80 Percent of Patient Groups Accept Drug Industry Funds, Study Shows
New York Times
The nation’s largest patient advocacy groups are on the front lines of some of the biggest health care debates, from the soaring costs of prescription drugs to whether new medicines are being approved quickly enough.
Friends of Recovery NY: impose opioid fee on pharmaceutical companies
WKBW Buffalo
Seven years ago, Kenmore resident, Gina Mara said she began feeling discomfort she couldn’t ignore. “I started to notice that my joints were swelling and very painful, and I couldn’t stand for more than 10 minutes,” Mara said.
Trump Picks a Side: How Tax Credits Would Work in a G.O.P. Health Plan
New York Times
In a speech thin on policy specifics Tuesday, President Trump did mention one wonky term worth watching: tax credits.
Informed Patient? Don’t Bet On It
New York Times
We want to let you in on a secret. As your oncologists, we’d like to treat you with two, or three, or four different chemotherapy drugs, each of which has distinct side effects, some of which can kill you.
Ithaca College flu numbers expected to exceed last year
The Ithacan
Ithaca College’s widespread flu outbreak is on track to exceed numbers from last year.
Killer Tide: The Opioid Epidemic
CBS New York
Opioids, both prescription and illicit, are killing people across the Tri-State Area in record numbers.