Over the past few years, some members of the first homeschooled generation have begun advocating for stronger regulations.
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The FBI Built a Database That Can Catch Rapists — Almost Nobody Uses It
Only about 1,400 police agencies in the U.S., out of roughly 18,000, participate in the system. The database receives reports from far less than 1 percent of the violent crimes committed annually. It’s not even clear how many crimes the database has helped solve.
Agent Orange Act Was Supposed to Help Vietnam Veterans — But Many Still Don’t Qualify
Five decades after the Vietnam War began—and four decades after it ended— veterans exposed to the chemical brew dubbed Agent Orange are still fighting for compensation and benefits for themselves and their children.
How Much Acetaminophen a Day is Safe? Canada May Decide It’s Less
Citing the risk of liver damage from overdosing on the popular pain medication, Health Canada announced it will review changes to labels, the creation of an educational awareness campaign and possible revisions to dosage recommendations.
Popular Blood Thinner Causing Deaths, Injuries at Nursing Homes
The dangers of the widely used Coumadin have drawn relatively little scrutiny, perhaps because the drug has clear benefits. Still, improper use has caused some patients incalculable suffering and, in some cases, greatly hastened deaths.
Industry Payments To Nurses Go Unreported In Federal Database
The latest data on drug and device company payments to health professionals largely exclude nurse practitioners and physician assistants, even though they play an increasing role in patient care.
Overuse, Safety Questions Cloud Advair’s Ascent to Asthma Blockbuster
Recent federal research suggests that a significant percentage of asthma patients begin using Advair inappropriately, taking on what the drug’s label describes as an increased “risk of asthma-related death” from one of its two ingredients.