Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients
Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
FDA Extends EpiPen Expiration Dates to Tackle Shortage
Shortages due to factors such as supply disruptions and manufacturer issues
Plan to Relax Coal-Fired Power Plant Rules Could Up Mortality
EPA predicts between 470 and 1,400 premature deaths a year by 2030
Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims
Recommendations include asking for exceptions to payer policies and citing regulatory information
NYU Becomes First Medical School to Cover All Tuition
Full-tuition scholarships, regardless of need, offered to all new and current medical students
Wildfire Smoke Causing Poor Air Quality in U.S. Pacific Northwest
Air pollution advisories, air quality alerts issued for Washington, Oregon
Many Children With Asthma Do Not Have Medications Ready
Low-income urban preschoolers with asthma may not meet home medication readiness criteria
Tobacco Content Still Common on U.K. Prime-Time Television
Tobacco content occurred in 33 percent of all programs; 8 percent of all adverts, trailer breaks
Residents’ Sleep Deteriorates During Training
Worsening seen for sleep duration, quality of sleep, and daytime sleepiness
FDA Approves First Generic EpiPen
Approval will address both rising costs and shortages of epinephrine
