Funding for AIDS Drugs Not Included in Senate Spending Bill

Funding for AIDS Drugs Not Included in Senate Spending Bill

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As part of the bill that will fund the federal government through the end of September, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have failed to continue $ 35 million for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). The spending bill also failed to …
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Propofol Abuse by Health Care Professionals Increasing

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From 1990 to 2010, there were 13 physicians, 8 nurses, and 1 dentist that received treatment for propofol abuse. Most of the physicians and all of the nurses were anesthesia providers, who had ready access to propofol, the report says. “Propofol …
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Reducing our Reliance on Incarceration: A Look at Promising State-Level

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Beyond drug law reform, a number of other bills may significantly contribute to reductions in prison populations. One of the most ambitious and impactful bills of this session is Georgia's HB 242, an overhaul of the state's juvenile justice laws …
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