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A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would repeal the federal law essentially banning construction of physician-owned hospitals and making it difficult for these facilities to grow

New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals

Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that passed the House this month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage

New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance

While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Riboflavin is well tolerated and has a positive therapeutic effect in prophylactic treatment of migraine headache in adults

Riboflavin Shows Positive Effect for Migraine in Adults

Data from five clinical trials show consistent positive therapeutic effect in adults
For patients diagnosed as having glaucoma or glaucoma suspects

Cognitive Decline Linked to Visual Field Variability

Decrease in Montreal Cognitive Assessment linked to increased visual field variability over time
There is no solid evidence that any diet changes or supplements to ease symptoms of autism spectrum disorder work

No Proof Special Diets, Supplements Work for Autism

Analysis of 19 trials turned up little evidence they actually work; more definitive research needed
Several factors raise the risk of pregnancy-related stroke in women with preeclampsia

Factors Raise Risk of Pregnancy-Related Stroke in Preeclampsia

Infections, clotting disorders, chronic hypertension all found to increase risk
Different paths to perspective of another's experience are associated with varying effect on helpers' health during helping behavior

Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic

Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Orthostatic Hypotension in T2DM Linked to Riser Type Circadian BP

OH group had increased incidence rates of mortality, major adverse cardiac, cerebrovascular events
Cannabidiol can reduce seizure frequency in patients with Dravet Syndrome

Cannabidiol Promising for Seizures in Dravet Syndrome

Greater reduction in convulsive-seizure frequency, higher rates of adverse events than placebo
A new interactive training module in medical ethics can help physicians to understand professional boundaries

New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries

Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts