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Tag Archives: Clinical trials
Daily Aspirin Use Could Present Serious Health Risks
New studies indicate the drug is far from a panacea
It’s now become a commonly held notion that for the elderly, taking daily aspirin can be something of a cure-all. However, as three recent studies have shown, the truth is much more murky. The studies, which are based on large … Continue reading
Is “Right to Try” a Political Ploy?
Do right to try laws really help terminally ill patients? Experts say "No"
Several months ago, President Donald Trump spoke of his support for a national “Right to Try” law in his State of the Union address. Such legislation would, in theory, give terminally ill individuals the right to try new drugs that … Continue reading
Lawmakers Push for Right-to-Try Bills Across the Nation
These landmark decisions could change the face of healthcare for terminally ill patients
“Right-to-Try” bills are sweeping the nation in 2015, as 24 states have already granted patients with life-threatening illnesses the right to seek out experimental treatments not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In October, California was on … Continue reading
