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Health care gets little attention in State of the Union address
It’s anyone’s guess as to how Mr. Trump might lower drug costs.
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Senate votes on 20-week abortion ban
ACOG calls out ambiguous language that could put providers in jeopardy.
From the Journals
Letrozole promising as maintenance treatment for high-grade serous ovarian cancer
Patients who received letrozole after debulking surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy had a significantly prolonged recurrence-free interval.
From the Journals
Adacel Tdap effective throughout third trimester vaccination window
The vaccine may offer greater flexibility beyond the early portion of the trimester.
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Trial seeks improved regimens for pregnant women with HIV
A new study seeks better-tolerated alternatives to the current antiretroviral regimen for pregnant women with HIV.
From the Journals
Sleep improved with urinary incontinence treatment
There may be another benefit to daily antimuscarinic therapy for urgency urinary incontinence.
News from the FDA/CDC
Zika-linked birth defects climbing in U.S. hot spots
Zika-linked birth defects increased in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
News from the FDA/CDC
Women filling more ADHD prescriptions
Increase in possible medication exposure during pregnancy “is of public health concern.”
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Alex Azar confirmed as HHS Secretary
Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee challenged Mr. Azar on drug prices and other issues.
From the Journals
Greater gynecological but not medical risks with hysteroscopic sterilization
A study of hysteroscopic sterilization in France has been published in JAMA in the midst of safety concerns about one device in the United States...
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Major medical, insurance, health groups agree on pre-auth improvement areas
Major hospital and health insurance groups, along with the AMA and APhA, agree on a statement of areas where the prior authorization process can...