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Until the legislation passes, Florida will continue to be the only state in the U.S. to prohibit NPs from prescribing controlled substances, and the only state besides Kentucky to prohibit PAs from doing so.

Experts say this move will also put Abbott in a position to directly compete with industry leaders Medtronic Inc. and Boston Scientific Corp. by offering devices in nearly every area of cardiovascular care.

For one couple aboard an Air Canada flight from Spain to the US, their asthmatic young son’s timely flare up exploited a comedy of errors that sheds light on the life-saving significance of thoughtful pre-flight preparation.

A controversial campaign in Massachusetts is prompting concern among patient advocates and dividing the industry.

In the first ever all-out strike by doctors in UK’s National Health Service history, junior doctors walked out of emergency wards to protest against new contracts they say are not safe and are being forced upon them.

The HRSA recently announced an initiative to give financial incentives to healthcare facilities operating in rural, underserved areas.

Residents in states such as North Carolina, Nebraska, Iowa, Arizona, and Alabama will likely be forced to pay higher premiums.

The robot in question has led to improved accuracy, less radiation exposure for the med team, shorter operation times, and improved patient safety post-surgery.

One nurse employed by Harris reported that he had instructed her to give overdoses to three different patients.

This funding will be used to expand the wellness services provided at the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living.