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Human papillomavirus-negative women have low long-term incidence of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or worse

Low Incidence of Cervical Cancer, CIN3+ for HPV-Negative Women

Low incidence may support extension of cervical screening interval beyond five years
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says it has mandated significant cuts in the production of Schedule II opiate and opioid medication.

DEA Planning to Cut Production of Opioid Medication

There will be a reduction in amount of opioid controlled substances manufactured in 2017
In a new report

More Evidence of Zika Connection to Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Virus detected in body fluids of Colombians with Guillain-Barré syndrome
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in women may be more difficult than in men because older women tend to retain better verbal memory

Women’s Better Memory Skills May Delay Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Women tend to hold on to better verbal memory skills as they age compared to men
Development of depression is common in patients with newly diagnosed chronic stable angina

Depression Common in Patients With Chronic Angina

Development of depression post-diagnosis tied to increased morbidity, mortality
There's no evidence that fitness tracking devices raise activity levels enough to improve health

No Evidence Activity Tracker Devices Raise Fitness Levels

No sign of step increases in short term or any health effects in the intermediate term
Parts of the Midwest and South have the highest smoking rates in the United States

U.S. Smoking Rates Vary Across Counties Within States

Regional figures can help health officials tailor prevention programs
The way to increase the number of girls and boys who get the human papillomavirus vaccine may be as simple as giving it as part of a routine bundle of vaccines

Denver Clinic Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates

Increased rates by bundling vaccines, offering vaccines at every visit, standard orders
Summer levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D are associated with bone mineral density of the total hip

Summer Concentrations of 25OHD Predict Bone Mineral Density

Low serum 25OHD concentrations during summer linked to increased relative risk of osteoporosis
Doctors are spending more than $32

Doctors Spending in Excess of $32,000 on Health IT

Costs increased by 40 percent between 2009 and 2015 and are expected to continue increasing