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Category: Drug Prices & Regulations

Wokeness Invades the Doctor’s Office

Posted on April 19, 2022April 20, 2022 by John C. Goodman

This is Dr. Stanley Goldfarb in the Wall Street Journal:

The National Library of Medicine database shows more than 2,700 recent papers on “racism and medicine,” which generally purport to show physician bias leading to racial disparities in health outcomes. Yet the most commonly cited studies are shoddily designed, ignore such critical factors as pre-existing conditions, or reach predetermined and sensationalized conclusions that aren’t supported by reported results. These papers in turn are used to source even more shoddy research.

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Consumer Reports: Mail order may be cheaper when shopping for drugs

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Devon Herrick

Nearly two-thirds of adults (62%) take at least one prescription drug. Of Americans on a drug, nearly one-third (30%) report either not filling a prescription or not taking it as directed due to the cost. Even people with prescription drug coverage often find drug copays are costly. According to Kaiser Family Foundation, the average copay for a generic drug is only $12 but many copays are much higher.

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Friday Links

Posted on April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 by John C. Goodman

Telemedicine is being used for assisted dying.

Why was a Texas woman charged with murder over a self-induced abortion?

Will 10,000 steps a day make you healthier? No. 7,000 steps seems to get the job done.

Why do companies invest in finding drugs to treat rare diseases?

How did the Middle Ages respond to the Back Death? With price controls and more. (recommended)

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Why am I not surprised? Teens who abuse drugs don’t stop as adults

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Devon Herrick

Once teenage drug users reach adulthood are they safely past the likelihood of future drug abuse? No, not according to research. A study followed 5,300 teens all the way to age 50.

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