Inequalities exist in access to multiple myeloma (MM) care even in a universal healthcare system, especially among patients who are socioeconomically marginalized, as shown by the results of a new study conducted in Canada. The results were published in American Journal of Hematology. Previous research has found that low income, celibacy, lack of insurance, and living in areas with low socioeconomic status (SES) are all associated with poorer health outcomes within health care models at a private payment, explained the authors. However, there is limited data examining the association of…
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Cancer centers say a shortage of chemotherapy in the United States is leading to treatment complications
A growing shortage of common cancer treatments is forcing doctors to switch medications and delay some treatments, leading US cancer centers say. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network said Wednesday that nearly every center it surveyed late last month was dealing with deficiencies in carboplatin and cisplatin, a pair of drugs used to treat a range of cancers. Some are no longer able to treat patients receiving carboplatin at the intended dose or schedule. Kari Wisinski has had to turn to other treatments for some patients or change the order in…
Read MoreQ&A: Does TRICARE cover treatment when traveling abroad?
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – Exploring different countries and cultures is exciting. As you plan your trip, you may have questions about TRICARE’s coverage when you travel abroad. It’s important to prepare for your trip with your health care in mind. “When traveling overseas, the rules for getting assistance depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location,” said Michael Griffin, program analyst in the TRICARE Overseas program office at Defense Health agency. “Being prepared to seek healthcare while traveling is as important as packing the right clothes for…
Read MoreAdderall: drug treatment for ADHD
In the drug treatment of ADHD, Adderall stands out as a highly effective stimulant drug. Discover its benefits and contraindications. Written and verified by the psychologist Elena Sanz. Last update: 03 June 2023 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) makes it difficult for the sufferer to organize and control their impulses. It also leads them to experience high levels of restlessness. To reduce these symptoms and improve daily functioning, certain medications may be prescribed. One of the best known and most common is Adderall. This the drug combines amphetamines and dextroamphetamine.…
Read MoreTribal nations in the United States provide publicly funded opioid treatment to those who need it most
Open this photo in the gallery: Brent Simcosky, director of health services for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, looks on from the Jamestown Healing Clinic on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula May 24.Nathan Vanderklippe/The Globe and Mail A man-made stream trickles a tinkling chatter past the banks of freshly embellished plants to the exposed beams and huge glass windows that make up the Jamestown Healing Clinic. It could be a resort, set in a sunny lot on the outskirts of town, its soaring lobby decorated with open-air scenes of Washington state’s rugged…
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