FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) — When Americans need medical care, almost one in two people choose the emergency room, a new study reveals. “I was stunned by the results. This really helps us better understand health care in this country,” said Dr. David Marcozzi. He is an associateContinue Reading
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MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — There has been a large increase in the number of young hospital patients in the United States who suffer harmful side effects from opioid painkillers, a new study says. The findings show an urgent need for safer pain medications for young patients, theContinue Reading
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