Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets Critical to Global Elimination of Filariasis
Insecticide-treated bed nets critical to global elimination of filariasis
The team demonstrated that the mass drug strategy nearly eliminated the parasite from humans but did not stop its transmission by mosquitoes. The success of a strategy utilizing medication requires at least 80 percent of the population to receive … Read more on EurekAlert (press release)
Thousands of doctors practicing despite errors, misconduct
From 2001 to 2011, 206 Ohio doctors had their clinical privileges restricted or taken away by hospitals or other medical institutions for misconduct involving patient care. … Many of the doctors have been barred by hospitals or other medical … Read more on Cincinnati.com
W.Va. officials offer drug court training
PARKERSBURG – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and Westbrook Health Services are offering a training event to introduce and enhance knowledge of the Wood County Adult and Juvenile Drug Court programs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. … Other … Read more on Parkersburg News
Easier pills, no co-pays help blood pressure
The research involved Kaiser Permanente in northern California, a network of 21 hospitals and 73 doctors' offices, which makes coordinating treatment easier than in independent physicians' offices. The number of heart attacks and strokes among northern … Read more on Columbus Dispatch