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DOJ won’t defend ACA from lawsuit challenging constitutionality
The outcome of a pending lawsuit could have a major impact on health care coverage in the United States.
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Sleep apnea treatment may not prevent sleepiness
Physician survey indicates that patients may be excessively sleepy after airway optimization.
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Allergies linked to autism spectrum disorder in children
The prevalence of food, respiratory, and skin allergy was greater in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Suicides up 30%; risk factors go beyond diagnosed disorders
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FDA effort focuses on approving more generic drugs
Changes to how REMS are written for generic drugs could bring more to market.
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Youth tobacco use shows ‘promising declines’
E-cigarettes are now the most popular form of tobacco among middle school students and third among high school students.
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Antidepressant therapy after MI, stroke cut CVD events
Insufficient treatment of major depressive disorder after MI or stroke is linked to higher risk of recurrent cardiovascular events.
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Marijuana’s perceived approval ratings on the rise
High schoolers believe that their parents are more accepting now than in 1979.
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Verma unveils Medicaid scorecard but refuses to judge efforts
In a meeting with reporters, Ms. Verma refused to discuss the findings in any detail or comment on any individual states that performed poorly or...
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AMA: Opioid prescriptions down since 2013
Number of providers registered for prescription drug monitoring programs has tripled since 2014.
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Looking for lower Medicare drug costs? Ask your pharmacist for the cash price
Under a little-known Medicare rule, seniors can pay a lower cash price for prescriptions instead of using their insurance.