Month: March 2022

Matching drugs to DNA is 'new era of medicine' – BBC.com

By James GallagherHealth and science correspondentWe have the technology to start a new era in medicine by precisely matching drugs to people's genetic code, a major report says.Some drugs are completely ineffective or become deadly because of subtle differences in how our bodies function.The British Pharmacological Society and the Royal College of Physicians say a

Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl – Northwest Health Northwest Health – Northwest Georgia Public Health

northwest health district alert:Northwest Georgia county health departments are NOT offering free COVID rapid tests or N95 respirators. For more>> Read MoreIncreased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine,

Justice Department Probes Network Accused of Selling Counterfeit HIV Drugs – The Wall Street Journal

The Justice Department is investigating a sprawling prescription drug-trafficking network that allegedly sold hundreds of millions of dollars of secondhand and fake medications including HIV treatments, according to people familiar with the matter.The criminal investigation, which began late last year, is scrutinizing unauthorized or fake versions of drugs made by at least a dozen drugmakers

US congressman Cawthorn not to face charges for remarks on orgies and drugs – WION

(File photo) Madison Cawthorn Photograph:( AFP ) Cawthorn, who has been described as a controversialist and Trump supporter, said on a podcast on Friday that he had witnessed “sexual perversion” and illegal drug use in WashingtonUS House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has said that his fellow Republican and congressman Madison Cawthorn will not face disciplinary

Mark Cuban's pharmacy adds 50+ drugs, rolls out social media community – Becker's Hospital Review

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s generic drug company, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., added more than 50 low-cost medications to its product list March 28.The newly added medications include topical creams, antihistamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxers and antipsychotic drugs. The company now offers 140 low-cost versions of common generic drugs, according to its website. On March

Traffic stop leads to multiple drug charges in Montpelier – Newport Dispatch

Superintendent of St. Johnsbury prison to retire after 29 years of serviceMONTPELIER — A 22-year-old woman from Northfield is facing numerous charges following a traffic stop in Montpelier on March 15.Police say during the stop, illicit drug use was observed within the vehicle and a Vermont State Police K9 was requested to the scene.The K9