Assaults on staff by patients surged last year at one of Washington’s state-owned psychiatric hospitals, although just two individuals were responsible for nearly 20% of the attacks, according to a new report.
Jack Larson writes, "It’s time for Congress to come together and crack down on Big Pharma’s abuse of the U.S. patent system at the expense of patients."
Over the past two weeks, several members of the Missoula City Council have suggested they're not paid enough for the work they're asked to do as an elected official, and the question isn't likely to fade any time soon.
Ted Dick Writes, "The FDA should reconsider their proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and instead focus on evidence-based policies that balance public health concerns with the preservation of small businesses and the prevention of unintended consequences."
When Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill in May, Montana became the only state to pass a law that directly contravened voters who said “no” to an anti-abortion ballot measure in 2022.
A new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate in procedures and treatments such as abortion, medically assisted death, gender-affirming care, or others that run afoul of their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles.
Reeve Schroeder writes, "It was satisfying to see firsthand how much dust and smoke the filters had trapped, and it was a good reminder that we can still have some agency over the air that we breathe."