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OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE: Frequent travelers need global coverage; for treatment in the US or Canada, be prepared to pay a higher premium – Insurance News

November 5, 2023 by David Jones

Frequent foreign travelers or those planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for an India health insurance policy that offers international coverage, including for destinations like the United States and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but may have limits. Health insurance … Read more

FDA approves new treatment for erosive esophagitis

November 2, 2023 by David Jones

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved vonoprazan tablets 10 mg and 20 mg (Voquezna, Phathom Pharmaceuticals) for the cure and maintenance of healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis, also known as erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as relief from associated heartburn, the company announced. Vonoprazan, an oral potassium-competitive acid … Read more

Senate bill would permanently expand Covid-era rules on telehealth addiction treatment

November 2, 2023 by David Jones

A A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill this week that would allow health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine, a drug commonly used to treat opioid addiction, via telehealth. The measure, known as the Telehealth Response for E-prescribe Addiction Therapy Services Act TREATS, would permanently extend a temporary Covid-era policy that allowed patients to … Read more

When stopping benzodiazepine treatment, it is crucial to taper it gradually

November 1, 2023 by David Jones

Dr. Keith Roach Dear Dr. Roach:For four years, I have taken 2 mg of alprazolamat in the evening to sleep. Over the past six months, I’ve noticed that if I take it at 10:30 p.m., I usually can’t fall asleep until 2:30 a.m. Is it safe to just stop taking this medication because it has … Read more

FDA Approves New Corticosteroid Treatment Option for DMD Patients | BioSpace

October 27, 2023 by David Jones

Pictured: A boy sitting in a wheelchair on a beach/iStock, ChiccoDodiFC The FDA on Thursday approved Santhera Pharmaceuticals’ new corticosteroid vamorolone, now marketed under the brand name Agamree, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The announcement was made by Florida-based Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, which paid $90 million upfront in June 2023 and pledged up to … Read more

ARC Fitness and Northland offer an NI First for those in residential treatment

October 21, 2023 by David Jones

Derry-based addiction recovery services ARC Fitness and Northlands Treatment Center are teaming up to provide exercise opportunities for individuals in residential treatment. The new collaborative partnership will see Northlands, a residential rehabilitation centre, transport residents to ARC Fitness once a week for fitness sessions and support is being built in an attempt to broaden the … Read more

New York City to Strengthen Club Services to Improve Mental Health Treatment

October 17, 2023 by David Jones

Clubhouses is a mental health service that a New York City official said was “right under our noses” for more than 75 years. The model invites people suffering from depression and other mental health issues into a temporary home where they are surrounded by peers and counselors and receive resources for their issues as well … Read more

Judge rules against Washington DSHS in mental health treatment lawsuit

October 6, 2023 by David Jones

The lawsuit filed by 28 counties holds the state accountable for meeting its obligation to evaluate and treat patients with behavioral health conditions. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington. A Pierce County judge has ruled in favor of a lawsuit against the state Department of Health and Human Services, ordering it to immediately evaluate patients with behavioral health … Read more