Company says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
Merck said it will soon ask health officials to authorize the pill’s use. A decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could come within weeks after...
Ask the Pediatrician: What are group A strep infections?
Recently, clusters of invasive group A strep infections in children have been reported, understandably causing concern among parents. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/ask-the-pediatrician-what-are-group-a-strep-infections-2723229/
Nevada to receive COVID-19 vaccine this month
The state expects to receive vaccine doses from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc., the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/nevada-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine-this-month-2203652/
Lawsuit says company refused to bill Medicaid for man hurt in Las Vegas crash
The complaint suggests that refusal was motivated by a desire to profit from the car crash that injured the plaintiff. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/lawsuit-says-company-refused-to-bill-medicaid-for-man-hurt-in-las-vegas-crash-3408733/
Doctors: Don’t put off annual mammogram
Attendance at regular mammography screening substantially reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a large study of over half a million women, funded by...
Spring blooms in Las Vegas trigger allergies
Pleasant springtime weather unfortunately also brings its share of sniffles and sneezing for seasonal allergy sufferers. In the Las Vegas Valley, specific types of trees, plants, and...
Will Medicare cover injections given in a doctor’s office?
Many Americans do not realize what is covered under Medicare Part B, which is the medical part of Medicare. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/will-medicare-cover-injections-given-in-a-doctors-office-2698719/
7 new cases of mpox reported in Clark County in October
The first case of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was reported in Clark County in June 2022. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/7-new-cases-of-mpox-reported-in-clark-county-in-october-2932605/
Savvy Senior: How to choose a walk-in bathtub
For mobility challenged seniors, a walk-in bathtub can be a terrific option because they’re much easier to get into and out of than a standard tub. Original...
Is it allergies or COVID? Doctors outline the key differences
As if the return of allergy season weren’t bothersome enough, the lingering presence of COVID-19 adds another layer of unease to every sneeze, runny nose and sore...









