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Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
Antibiotics, PPIs Tied to Higher C. Diff Risk in Hospitalized Children
Previous antibiotic exposure significant risk factor in combined studies but not in adjusted studies
Overall, Physicians Are Happy and Enjoy Their Lives
Relationships found to be key to happiness; having friends at work impacts physician happiness
Novel Checklist Can Distinguish Anthrax Exposure From Other Illnesses
Checklist could minimize need for diagnostic testing after known or suspected population exposure
Adenocarcinoma, High-Grade Dysplasia Up With Barrett Esophagus
But Barrett esophagus length has decreased, as has prevalence of low-grade dysplasia on endoscopy
Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications
Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
ASCO: Guidelines Released for Early Detection, Treatment of CRC
Stratified guidelines emphasize optimal detection methods and treatments of colorectal cancer
Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017
Early-career physicians most susceptible to burnout; late-career physicians less vulnerable
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most health measures remained stable from 2017; percent of adults who have been tested for HIV increased
Head of National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner
Current commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, will be stepping down in April
