The national crisis of opioid addiction has led many doctors and patients to look for alternatives for managing pain.
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The Pulse: “Battlefield Acupuncture?” Alternative Therapies Reduce Pain For Veterans
Veterans seeking care at the Providence VA can now sign up for acupuncture treatments. It’s just one of several new alternative medical therapies…
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First Zika Case Confirmed In Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Health says the first case of Zika virus has been confirmed in the state. The state health agency says the man is in his…
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Marathon Bombing Victim Heather Abbott To Give PC Commencement Address
Heather Abbott, whose injuries sustained in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing spurred her to start a foundation which helps amputees get prosthetic…
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Researchers Hope To Predict Opioid-Dependent Babies’ Trajectory
An increasing number of pregnant women are in treatment for opioid addiction. They face a heart-wrenching dilemma: stop taking the medication that’s…
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Top Heart Surgeon Singh To End Surgery
Dr. Arun Singh, one of New England’s top cardiac surgeons, is ending surgeries next month after performing more than 20,000 open heart surgeries on…
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Health Care Election Jargon, Un-Muddied
It’s no surprise that politicians play fast and loose with the facts and terms that support their positions. But health care seems to get so jargon-y,…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Missed Our Live Twitter #Zikachat? Here’s A Recap.
Women & Infants Hospital maternal-fetal medicine expert Brenna Hughes answered questions from RIPR listeners and twitter followers about Zika virus…
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The Pulse: Zika Q&A With Maternal-Fetal Medicine Expert Brenna Hughes
More countries are reporting person-to-person transmission of the Zika virus. And the FDA has just recommended that people returning from Zika-affected …
