Oklahoma High Court Reverses 2019 ‘Public Nuisance’ Decision
State supreme court shoots down district’s court’s opioid case decision.
Health & Medicine
Can You Sue a Doctor for Negligence?
The standard of care of a patient includes specific medical standards that are an acceptable way to treat a patient.
Dept. of Defense Sends Medical Teams to Minnesota
Government medical teams will be sent to Minnesota to help fight surge of COVID cases.
Deer, Cats, Dogs, and Other Animals Could be Spreading Variants
Scientists identify deer as yet another carrier of the coronavirus and warn that they could be carrying mutated versions.
HPV Vaccine Effectively Reduces Cancer Rates by Nearly 90%
Researchers in England find HPV rates have declined greatly due to the vaccine.
Common OTC Drugs Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Symptoms, Study Shows
Commonly used drugs can reduce and reverse symptoms of AD.
Florida Woman is Gearing Up to Make Changes to State Law
After losing her father, a Florida woman is going to the capitol to fight for changes to the state’s medical malpractice protections.
Boston Doctor Gets ‘Slap on the Wrist’ After Falling Asleep During Surgery
A Boston doctor fell asleep in his car and didn’t return to perform a surgery.
Best Health Apps for Your Daily Life
When it comes to health care delivery, virtual health is all about cooperation over distance.
Doctor Loses License, Says He’ll be Acquitted of 45 Charges Against Him
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure issued an emergency suspension order effective October 23 against Samson K. Orusa, MD Clarksville, Tennessee, a physician accused of healthcare fraud and inappropriately prescribing opioids. The defendant indicated that he anticipates being acquitted of more than 40 charges against him. Orusa was convicted by a jury in Tennessee of