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Med Tech Report
A cigarette in one hand and a Fitbit on the other
For almost all adults, the most important habits to develop are still related to diet and exercise.
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GAO calls out HHS’ poor oversight of administrative costs of Medicaid work requirements
A report on the estimated administrative costs in Medicaid demonstration projects related to work requirements in the first five states to receive...
The Optimized Doctor
Yoga life lessons
As it turns out, yoga can transform your life.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves rituximab to treat children with rare vasculitis
From the Journals
Serum testosterone and estradiol levels associated with current asthma in women
The overall prevalence of current asthma in the sample was 9% (6% in men and 13% in women).
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Milrinone beats dobutamine in extending survival in HF
PHILADELPHIA – Survival benefit favored milrinone regardless of indication for use in continuous outpatient intravenous inotropic therapy.
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Rates of off-label prescribing for children continue to increase
Off-label ordering increased over 10 years, especially for antihistamines and psychotropic drugs.
From the Journals
New study confirms rise in U.S. suicide rates, particularly in rural areas
“Long-term and persistent poverty appears to be more entrenched and economic opportunities more constrained in rural areas,” wrote Dr. Danielle L...
From the Journals
Five genetic variations associated with same-sex sexual behavior
Some of the candidate genes are associated with hormonal pathways, but their influence is small, and nonheterosexuality probably is tied to a...
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False links between violence, mental illness fast-tracked report release
Recent episodes of mass violence in the United States can contribute to a generalized fear of individuals with mental illness, the National...
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC updates recommendation for serologic Lyme disease detection
The CDC’s updated recommendation is based on the approval of a new test that uses a modified two-test methodology different from the two-test...