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Travel restrictions bar surgeon from U.S. meeting
A Dutch surgeon was stopped at the airport and prevented from attending a U.S. medical meeting because he had traveled to Iran 2 years earlier.
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Later school start tied to more sleep
Can sleeping late actually help teens?
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FDA approves Rebinyn for hemophilia B treatment
Rebinyn is intended to control and treat bleeding episodes, as well as provide perioperative management of bleeding.
News from the FDA/CDC
Zika-related birth defects up in recent weeks
Almost 20% of all 2016-2017 live births with Zika-related birth defects were reported in the last month.
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HHS proposal may limit birth control access
The administration plans to expand the religious exemption to covering contraception, according to a leaked copy of the draft regulation.
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State e-cigarette laws linked to reduced youth use
Do laws inhibiting vaping lower the risk of youth using e-cigarettes?
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Public favors Obamacare over Trumpcare
A total of 40% of respondents said they had a “very unfavorable” opinion of the AHCA, compared with 29% for the ACA.
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Immunization requirements, availability vary in U.S. universities
SAN FRANCISCO – A surprising number of colleges don't require some or any vaccinations.
From the Journals
First trimester use of inactivated flu vaccine didn’t cause birth defects
Is maternal flu vaccination in the first trimester safe?
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: School program aims to cut diagnostic delay in endometriosis
VANCOUVER – When should education about endometriosis start? One New Zealand program starts in high school.
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Health reform action shifts to Senate, exacerbated by poor AHCA CBO score
Doctors’ groups weigh in on what should and should not be in the Senate bill.