Multiple Sclerosis News
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7 years enough to protect biologic drugs, White House says
White House officials say seven years is long enough for biologic medications to have patent protection from less expensive generic rivals. Read Summary > -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Read Summary > -
Wal-Mart supports employer health insurance mandate
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate. Read Summary > -
Clinical trial: Cymbalta for MS-related pain
Call for adults who have multiple sclerosis to participate in a study. Read Summary > -
10th Tysabri-related brain inflammation case reported
Drugmaker Biogen Idec Inc. is reporting a tenth case of the potentially lethal form of brain inflammation known as PML in a user of its drug Tysabri. Read Summary > -
How to get quick help in the ER
The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait. Read Summary > -
6 things patients do that doctors hate
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients. Read Summary > -
Study: Patients often not told lab test results
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results. Read Summary >
