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CDC: Marijuana use may spur industries to rethink current policies
A new report from the CDC clears some of the smoke around marijuana use.
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Pregnant women in clinical trials: FDA questions how to include them
Lack of research can be harmful to mother and fetus, FDA draft guidance says, and it can be “ethically justifiable” to include them in studies.
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Top-selling drugs going to patients with diabetes
Insulins and other diabetes-related drugs made up 12 of the 20 biggest sellers in 2015.
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Listen up: Acoustic device useful for diabetic foot ulcers
New treatment, similar to lithotripsy, aims to boost healing by stimulating cells through acoustic pulses
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Office visits have a chronic problem
Adult visits are more often for long term problems, but pediatric visits tend to be for acute conditions.
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Health disparities in rural America: Chronic conditions
Black and American Indian/Alaska Native adults most likely to have multiple chronic health conditions.
From the Journals
Public health hazard: Bring your flu to work day
Many physicians and pharmacists report working while having influenza-like illness.
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Lomitapide manufacturer will plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of misbranding
Lomitapide's rare disorder target was portrayed as vague to extend its use to more patients, according to the FDA.
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Sleep issues vary by menopausal status
Report examines sleep duration and quality in women aged 40-59 years.
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Young adults lead the ranks of recently insured
Since 2010, Americans aged 18-29 years have seen a larger drop in their uninsured rate than those younger and older.
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Safety issues not that unusual in medical offices
Pharmacies may correct or clarify prescriptions, and lab results aren’t ready when needed.