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Free, Cheap Meal From Pharma Rep Can Influence Doctor's Prescriptions

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 07:01 PM EDT

A free meal worth as little as just $20 can influence the way a doctor decided to write a prescription. These are the findings of a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

FBI Raids Florida Firm with Employee Featured in 'Wolf of Wall Street'

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 14, 2015 07:24 PM EST

A company whose executive vice president inspired one of the characters in the film 'Wolf of Wall Street' was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

US Hospitals Study: Improved Patient Safety Saved 50,000 Lives From 2010-13

By Peter R - Dec 03, 2014 06:33 PM EST

US reported a 17 percent decline in hospital-acquired problems and fewer deaths compared to previous years, thanks to improved patients safety in hospitals.

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