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Canada Updates Guidelines for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Recommendations include screening for all born from 1945 to 1975, all-oral treatment regimens
CDC: Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak Appears to Be Over
A total of 77 people were sickened across nine states; 36 were hospitalized
Tools, Methods of RCTs Can Be Adapted to Real-World Settings
3 options described for applying approaches used in randomized controlled trials to real-world data
HerbList App Launched to Provide Information on Herbal Products
NIH app provides scientific, research-driven info on safety, side effects, herb-drug interactions
One-Third of Hep C Rx Receive Absolute Denial From Insurers
Both private and public insurers continue to deny coverage for drugs at high rates
VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
FDA Warns Against Risks of Contaminated Synthetic Cannabis
Risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic marijuana products with brodifacoum
Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment
Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
