eMDs acquires Aprima, boosting outpatient EHR offerings

Electronic health record developer eMDs is acquiring Aprima Medical Software for an undisclosed sum. The addition of Aprima, which develops EHR, practice management and revenue cycle management technology, will help eMDs better serve its 63,000 provider customers worldwide, the company said. WHY IT MATTERSBoth companies had independently worked on modernizing their product lines before this… Read More »

FDA declines to approve Alkermes opioid-based depression drug

(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday declined to approve Alkermes Plc’s opioid-based depression treatment, citing the need for additional data to prove the effectiveness of the drug. The largely expected decision comes months after an advisory panel to the FDA strongly voted against the drug and raised questions on its safety… Read More »

Stomach bloating warning – the amount of water you should drink to avoid trapped wind pain

Stomach bloating is a very common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It can make the stomach feel puffy, swollen, and generally uncomfortable. But, making some small dietary changes could help you to avoid feeling bloated. Regularly drinking enough water is an easy way to lower… Read More »