Medical News

• DPD Chief to Return to Work After Medical Leave
  
  Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall will return to work Monday, Aug. 26, City Manager T.C. Broadnax confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
  NBC.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• New pharmaceutical target reverses osteoporosis in mice
  
  Biomedical engineers have discovered that an adenosine receptor called A2B can be pharmaceutically activated to reverse bone degradation caused by osteoporosis in mouse models of the disease.
  Science Daily.  Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019.
• Most patients willing to share medical records for research purposes
  
  Researchers report most patients are willing to share medical records for research purposes, with a few caveats.
  Science Daily.  Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019.
• Here's Why You Should Hold on to McKesson (MCK) Stock Now
  
  McKesson (MCK) is gaining from strong segmental performance and solid prospects in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies distribution market.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019.
• A Biometric ID: A Scan of the Iris or Fingerprint, to get Food, Medical Supplies
  
  A US company uses biometrics to help people around the world.
  Voice of America.  Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019.
• New lawsuit from detainees and advocacy groups claims ICE denied medical treatment
  
  The lawsuit alleges that ICE has both delayed and denied medical and mental health care to detainees.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• El Paso gunman is placed on suicide watch in jail
  
  Patrick Crusius who is in custody over the El Paso shooting massacre which left 22 people dead has been placed on suicide watch in jail in Texas based on a medical determination.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• Cigna May Divest Group Life Business To Keep Up With Rivals Buying Providers
  
  Reports Cigna may be looking to divest its group benefits business come as rivals are spending to expand their medical care provider operations.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• Medical trip going ahead for woman suffering from mysterious illness
  
  Suzanne Whalen's condition has gone undiagnosed for over a year, and now she is heading to Toronto for a long-awaited doctor's appointment.
  CBC News.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• Teen has 3-pound hairball removed from stomach after complaining of pain, vomiting: report
  
  She reportedly later revealed to her medical team that she had been secretly eating her hair.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• Taxi driver mounts pavement and hits pedestrian in Edinburgh crash
  
  Police believe the black cab driver had a "medical episode" before the crash in Edinburgh.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island to close in September
  
  MetroSouth Medical Center in south suburban Blue Island will close next month.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• Here's Why You Should Hold Varian Medical (VAR) Stock Now
  
  Varian (VAR) raises the revenue guidance for fiscal 2019.
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• Hopeful fathers should be taking folic acid ahead of their partner's pregnancy
  
  New research from Harvard Medical School in the U.S. and Navarra University in Spain suggests that men with higher levels of the vitamin have healthier babies.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• UFC 241 Medical Suspensions: Several Fighters Potentially Out Up To 6 Months
  
  Former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis is one of several fighters from Saturday's UFC 241 fight card who could be out up to 6 months.
  Forbes.  Monday, 19 Aug 2019.

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