Fence or Ambulance? The Role of Drug Testing in Preventing Workplace Tragedies

Would you rather build a fence at the top of a cliff, or park an ambulance at the bottom? That’s why we wear seat belts. It’s why we cook our chicken thoroughly. It’s why we watch our blood pressure and cholesterol. And it’s why we create safe workplaces. We want to prevent tragic events [...]

Why Every Baby Boomer Should Get Tested for Hepatitis C

If you were born between 1945 and 1965, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting tested for hepatitis C (August 2012). Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States, with an estimated 3.2 million people living with chronic infection. A, B, C...VD? Yes, it's in [...]