The orthopedic unit of Johnson & Johnson said that it was phasing out production of all-metal replacement hips, a move reflecting an industrywide trend to abandon the once widely used implants because of high early failure rates. FULL STORY »
Physicians and nurse practitioners agree that NPs should practice “to the full extent of their license.” But the two groups strongly disagree on whether doctors and nurse practitioners should receive equal pay for providing the same services and on whether NPs can lead a... FULL STORY »
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new injectable drug that uses radiation to treat advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. FULL STORY »
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