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International Group Develops Best Practices for Drug Packaging
Global regulators recommend adoption of ready-to-use/administer syringes and premixed IV solutions
Misleading Popular Videos Impact Attitudes About Tobacco
Misleading portrayal of tobacco health consequences can increase positivity toward featured product
Red Cross Issues Nationwide Call for Blood Donations
While all blood types are needed, type O negative and positive are especially crucial
UV Protection Methods Low in Individuals With Skin of Color
Sunscreen use low, with 62 to 74 percent of African-Americans reporting never or rarely using sunscreen
FDA Drops Zika Testing for Blood Donors
Agency recommends moving away from testing each individual donation to testing pooled donations
Skin Cancer Risk Higher in Military Personnel
Increased sun exposure, lack of protection may be responsible for increased risk
Cabozantinib Improves Survival in Advanced Hepatocellular Cancer
Significantly longer overall and progression-free survival with cabozantinib than placebo
Decrease in Mean Platelet Counts Seen During Pregnancy
Platelet counts of <150,000/mm³ at time of delivery more common with pregnancy-related complications
Health Gains, Cost Savings Projected for Sodium Goals
Substantial health gains and cost savings expected with implementation of FDA sodium targets
IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout
These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
