News from the FDA/CDC
News from the FDA/CDC
Reconstruction becoming more common after mastectomy
Nonsimultaneous procedure has gained popularity and moved out of the hospital.
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Nearly 80% of health care personnel stepped up for flu shots
Large Internet survey shows high rates of vaccination, as well as potential strategies to improve them further.
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Just over half of pregnant women got flu vaccine in 2016-2017
Coverage rates were much higher when providers recommended vaccination.
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E-cigarettes most popular among youngest adults
CDC estimates that over 15% of U.S. adults have at least tried vaping.
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FDA approves biosimilar to bevacizumab
Bevacizumab-awwb is approved for the treatment of adults with certain colorectal, lung, brain, kidney, and cervical cancers.
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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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Zika’s 2017 summer less active than 2016
Warmer weather did not bring about an increase in activity.
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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.
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Less than half of office visits involve primary care
Patients aged 45 years and over are more likely to see a specialist.
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Vaccine reduced risk for flu visits by 42%
None of the thousands of samples tested showed resistance to the antivirals used in this year’s vaccine.