Thursday, January 31, 2019

Sen. Ben Watson column: Historic start to 2019 Georgia legislative session

Sen. Ben Watson column: Historic start to 2019 Georgia legislative session: The beginning of the 2019 legislative session was a historic one, with the swearing-in of Georgia’s 83rd governor, Brian Kemp, who has outlined a plan to continue the progress our state has made under Gov. Nathan Deal.On a personal note, as we quickly got down to business, I was humbled to be appointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, a legislative body that will address issues close to my heart as a physician, legislator, husband and father. I am

Report flunks Georgia on tobacco policy, urges higher cigarette tax | Georgia Health News

Report flunks Georgia on tobacco policy, urges higher cigarette tax | Georgia Health News

Climate Change Could Bring More Infant Heart Defects: Study

Climate Change Could Bring More Infant Heart Defects: Study: Climate change could lead to more U.S. babies born with congenital heart defects, researchers say.

Vaping Tied to Rise in Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

Vaping Tied to Rise in Stroke, Heart Attack Risk: People who vape might increase their odds of suffering a stroke, heart attack or heart disease, a new study suggests.

Anthem launching its PBM nine months early in Q2 - Modern Healthcare

Anthem launching its PBM nine months early in Q2 - Modern Healthcare: Anthem will terminate its current pharmacy benefit manager contract with Express Scripts early and transition plan members to its new in-house PBM after it launches earlier than planned.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Eye Infections in Newborns Advised

Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Eye Infections in Newborns Advised: USPSTF reaffirms use of antibiotic ointment to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum

Washington measles cases rise, leading to a state of emergency - CNN

Washington measles cases rise, leading to a state of emergency - CNN: As of Monday, there are 36 confirmed cases of measles in Washington state. Gov. Jay Inslee has already declared a state of emergency.