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Physicians should prescribe generic medications whenever possible

ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible

Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications
Universal opt-out hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening in prisons is cost-effective and can reduce HCV transmission outside of prisons

Universal HCV Opt-Out Screening in Prisons Cost-Effective

Screening could prevent new infections caused by released inmates
The Skin Cancer Objective Structured Clinical Examination is a well-developed instrument that can assess medical student competency in detecting melanoma

Instrument Assesses Competency in Detecting Melanoma

Skin Cancer Objective Structured Clinical Examination measures students' performance
There is confusion between patients and doctors about osteoarthritis and its context within multimorbidity

Confusion Surrounding Osteoarthritis in Primary Care

Themes of complexity, dissonance, prioritization identified in video analysis of 19 OA consultations
California and Oregon will soon implement groundbreaking laws that enable women to get contraceptives from pharmacists without a doctor's prescription.

Two States to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control

Contraceptives prescribed by pharmacists will be covered by insurance
A higher resting heart rate may indicate higher risk of premature mortality

Higher Resting Heart Rate Tied to Higher Risk of Mortality

But more research is needed before this can used as a marker, researcher says
Young women who survive a myocardial infarction (MI) or ischemic stroke continue to face an increased mortality risk -- or another MI or stroke

Risk of Second Event High for Young Women After MI, Stroke

Odds of another event and mortality are significantly increased, researchers say
Three-quarters of first-time expectant mothers plan to follow the recommended vaccination schedule for their children

Many First-Time Mothers Need More Accurate Vaccine Info

11 percent intend to spread out the recommended inoculations, survey finds
CYP2C19 polymorphism impacts response to proton pump inhibitor treatment in gastroesophageal reflux disease

CYP2C19 Polymorphism Impacts Response to PPI Tx in GERD

Meta-analysis shows lower efficacy rates to proton pump inhibitors for rapid metabolizer genotype
Blackcurrant juice consumption with low or high vitamin C content is not associated with photoprotection against ultraviolet radiation

Blackcurrant Juice Doesn’t Provide Photoprotection

Juice with low or high vitamin C content not linked to photoprotection against UV radiation