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ACA lawsuits progress through the courts
Contraception coverage, risk corridor payments, and support for low-income patients are at stake.
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How to counsel women about marijuana in pregnancy
DENVER – There are no known benefits of marijuana use in pregnancy, but there are potential risks.
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How to rule out secondary causes of osteoporosis
ESTES PARK, COLO. – Is a patient’s osteoporosis secondary to another condition? Figure it out with an “incredibly cost effective” lab workup.
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C-section raises hysterectomy complication risk later
Study offers further reasons to decrease cesarean delivery when not medically indicated.
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Researchers identify ‘congenital NAD deficiency disorders’
A mouse model points to niacin supplementation as a strategy for preventing a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) deficiency that can lead to...
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HPV vaccination rose after ACA implementation
Is there more that physicians can do to maintain the increase in HPV vaccinations?
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Prenatal ART regimen with lowest risk is TDF-FTC-EFV
Large study compares rates of adverse outcomes associated with ART regimens and pregnancy in women with HIV infections.
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Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list...
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Alcohol use, high-risk drinking increases in U.S. to ‘crisis’ levels
Broader efforts are needed to address the factors that affect high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder, researchers say.
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E-cigarettes: A health threat or cessation tool?
Denver – Among adults aged 18-24, about 40% smoke both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
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FDA extends Liletta IUD duration of use to 4 years
The agency extended the duration of use for the hormonal IUD by 1 year.