What is the difference between methylprednisolone and prednisone?

Methylprednisolone and prednisone are both corticosteroid medications. They have similar effects on the body but differ in their available forms and some of the side effects they cause. Both medications reduce inflammation, and people use them to relieve the symptoms of many health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus, and eczema. In this article,… Read More »

HHS Opens Rebranded Healthcare Cyber Center

The U.S. Department and Health and Human Services (HHS) this week officially opened the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3), designed to strengthen coordination and cybersecurity information sharing within the healthcare sector and promote cybersecurity resilience. According to HHS officials, HC3 is an operational cybersecurity center designed to support and improve the cyber defense of… Read More »

Kansans safely dispose of nearly 15000 pounds of medicine

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says state residents safely disposed of more than seven tons of unused and unwanted medicines during last Saturday’s National Drug Take-Back Day. Kansas law enforcement officers collected 14,860 pounds of medicines at 98 locations throughout the state. Schmidt says safe storage and proper disposal of drugs prevent misuse of prescription… Read More »