Bain Capital Sees Opportunity in Methadone Clinics

Bain Capital sees opportunity in methadone clinics
It doesn't cure addiction, but relieves withdrawal symptoms and allows many people to function and work without getting high. While Habit OPCO follows up with patients, it's often hard to know how their recoveries will play out over the long term. “Our … Read more on Boston Globe

Smartphone apps remind patients to take their meds
To help combat the problem, many doctors are trying a more high-tech approach: They're recommending smartphone apps that send reminders to patients to take their medications and record when they take each one. "I think it's going to become pretty … Read more on Montana Standard

Flu drugs may not be worth stockpiling
The researchers concluded that while both drugs can stop adults' symptoms about half a day earlier, on average, than no treatment, the drugs do not reduce the rate of serious influenza complications, such as hospitalizations and pneumonia. The results … Read more on CNN (blog)