Will digital technology reduce gap in health between rich and poor?

By Emma Schwartz

Two years ago, the Ethio American Health Center opened its doors in the nation’s capital, promising the country’s largest community of Ethio

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nancy Szemraj":

"… etting more low-income and minority doctors to go digital.HHS spokesperson Nancy Szemraj acknowledged in a written response to questions that there are “critical …"

During Mitch Daniels’ decade at Eli Lilly, the drug giant paid billions in fines and settled thousands of lawsuits

By Joanne Kenen and Rochelle Sharpe

Eli Lilly paid billions in fines, settled thousands of lawsuits while Daniels was an executive at the drug giant

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… already mandated warning labels be put on Zyprexa to warn of the danger of diabetes, hyperglycemia and death. At that time, a Lilly spokeswoman said the compa …"

"… s of significant weight gain and increases in blood sugar that could cause diabetes. More than 16 percent of patients in the company’s clinical trials gaine …"

"… uring Daniels’ last year at the company, executives received advice from diabetes doctors retained as consultants, who warned: “Unless we come clean on th …"

Nursing home patients put at risk by antipsychotic drugs, IG says

By Laurel Adams

Medicare claims for antipsychotic drugs given to nursing home patients in question

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… stem problem; tardive dyskinesia, a movement problem; high blood sugar and diabetes; and very low blood pressure resulting in dizziness and fainting.In 2009, …"

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Capitol Hill stem-cell backers received health industry dollars

By M. Asif Ismail and Christine Morente

WASHINGTON, August 30, 2001 — U.S. representatives and senators who strongly pushed for federally subsidized embryonic stem cell research ha

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… y embryonic stem cells might ultimately yield therapies for heart failure, diabetes, osteoarthritis and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and …"

Painkiller trial raises questions for FDA, Pfizer

By Shannon Brownlee and Jeanne Lenzer

In February 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called a three-day hearing to review the risks of three painkillers known as C

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… e had a either a heart attack, blocked arteries, or chronic chest pain; or diabetes, a stroke or clogged vessels in the neck or legs. By using high-risk patie …"

Young pilots riskier than the over-60s who are turned away

WASHINGTON, January 8, 2001 — Minutes after the TWA Boeing 727 had taken off from New Yorks LaGuardia Airport and was climbing above 10,000

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… kidney transplants; 94 with epilepsy; 1,193 with alcoholism and 1,260 with diabetes.Because medical tests have become increasingly sophisticated as predictors …"

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Doctors skittish about health technology despite promise of big federal bucks

By Susan Jaffe

The federal government is paying physicians billions to adopt electronic health records, but doctors still aren't sure they want the cash

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… records would let him generate a list every month of patients at risk for diabetes who need blood sugar levels checked. The list would also identify patients …"

"… as simple as electronic reminders prompted doctors to screen patients for diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer, and increased the number of patients who …"

FDA: A shell of its former self

By M. Asif Ismail

The Food and Drug Administration lacks the power to regulate pharmaceuticals and keep you safe

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… ow part of Pfizer) kept Rezulin on the market for two full years after the diabetes drug—which could cause severe liver problems—was banned in Britain.To …"

Regulating cloning

By M. Asif Ismail

The biotech industry pushes its agenda in the states

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… ychological burden of chronic, degenerative, and acute diseases, including diabetes, Parkinson's disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease."Lawmakers involved …"

At Appalachian Fairgrounds, charity tries to fill gaps in health care

By Lagan Sebert

Even most sweeping reforms would leave some without coverage

Excerpts from this story referencing "diabetes":

"… ted for hours in animal stalls set up as temporary offices for mammograms, diabetes tests and checks on various aches and pains.Hundreds were shut out of eye …"

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