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Health care

Published
March 21, 2018

Health care fixes that secured Sen. Collins’ vote on tax bill are in jeopardy

She tries to rally support as her bill to bolster deteriorating ACA marketplaces stalls despite Republican promises it would pass if she backed tax reform.
Published
March 15, 2018

FDA moves to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to make them less addictive

It is described as a 'historic first step' to make cigarettes minimally addictive or nonaddictive.
Published
March 15, 2018

Maine’s first radio show on cannabis aims to entertain, and ‘meducate’

The show is a mix of pre-recorded and live segments, with about 20 minutes of talk spread over an hour – brought to you by the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine.
Published
March 10, 2018

Study: Cholesterol drug lowers risk of death, heart attack

It's the first time a cholesterol-lowering drug has reduced deaths since statins such as Lipitor and Crestor came out decades ago.
Published
March 9, 2018

Panel endorses payment to Jackman health facility

If the Legislature passes the bill, $150,000 would go to the Jackman Community Health Center.

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Published
March 9, 2018

Dental board wants complaints against Lewiston oral surgeon heard in court

Complaints by five patients against Jan Kippax were dismissed last fall, but others are still pending.
Published
March 9, 2018

Central Maine Medical Center keeps accreditation after addressing infection concerns

Representatives of the Lewiston hospital's accrediting agency are satisfied with new infection control protocols.
Published
March 8, 2018

Rep. Poliquin, other lawmakers push for more funds to fight opioid crisis

The 2nd District Republican wants the formula for allocating funds from a federal program changed to provide more money to smaller states with disproportionately big drug problems.
Published
March 6, 2018

Genetic testing company gets OK to report cancer risk to consumers

For now, the decision applies only to breast cancer risk tied to three gene mutations, a step forward that comes with 'a lot of caveats.'
Published
March 6, 2018

Opioids no better at relieving chronic pain than common painkillers, study finds

The study is significant because it's the first randomized trial that demonstrates you do not need opioids to treat common chronic pain.