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• Fentanyl Deaths Tripled In Alaska Last Year: Report

  September 10, 2018

  Alaska saw four times as many fentanyl-related deaths in 2017 as it did the year before, according to a new report.

• Physician “Burnout” Linked to Patient Safety Risks, Worse Outcomes: Study

  September 7, 2018

  Doctors experiencing burnout are more likely to make medical mistakes and act in an unprofessional manner, according to the findings of a new study.

• Doctors Should Offer Interventions When Children Live With Smokers: Study

  September 6, 2018

  A new study highlights the health impacts children suffer when living with a smoker.

• FDA Approves High-Risk Heart Devices On Scant Scientific Evidence: Study

  September 5, 2018

  A new study highlights concerns with the FDA's approval process for high-risk medical devices, pointing out more than a dozen times heart devices were recalled following approval over the last several years.

• FDA Issues Warning Over Liquid Nitrogen Food Risks

  August 31, 2018

  Nitro Puffs, Dragon's Breath and other products doused in liquid nitrogen are dangerous and have resulted in life-threatening injuries, the FDA reports.

• Aspirin Bleeding Risks Negated Heart Benefits For Diabetes Patients: Study

  August 30, 2018

  The findings of a new study indicates that while aspirin can decrease the risk of heart problems in diabetes patients, it can also increase the risk of major bleeding.