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Three drug companies will pay a total of nearly $70 million to California to settle charges of delaying the sale of generic drugs to keep brand-name drug prices high

$70 Million Settlement Reached in Generic Drug Delay Case

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In pay-to-delay deals, generic drug makers paid to keep cheaper version of the drug off market
Legionnaires' disease has been diagnosed in 11 people who stayed at the Sheraton Atlanta

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Linked to Atlanta Hotel

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11 people with confirmed Legionnaires' disease attended convention at the hotel; no deaths reported
Benzodiazepines and muscle relaxants are associated with serious falls among people living with HIV in their 50s

Serious Falls Pose Risk to People Living With HIV

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Benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants related to serious falls in people living with HIV
Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in children and teens are attributable to consumer products that are regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Products Tied to Three-Fourths of Youth Brain Injuries

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Findings indicate priority areas for TBI prevention and intervention, including floors and beds
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first noninjection glucagon therapy for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia

FDA Approves First Noninjection Glucagon Therapy

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Baqsimi nasal powder approved for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia in patients ≥4 years
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Increase in Rates of Medical Imaging in Pregnancy in U.S., Canada

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Increases in the United States and Ontario, Canada, in CT rates, MRI rates, radiography rates
Most pediatric in-flight medical events are handled by crewmembers

Most Pediatric In-Flight Medical Events Handled by Crew

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Overall, 16.5 percent require additional care on landing; 0.5 percent lead to aircraft diversion
Shorter time to endovascular-reperfusion therapy is associated with improved outcomes among patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion

Initiating Stroke Tx 15 Minutes Earlier Can Improve Outcomes

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Findings seen in patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with endovascular-reperfusion therapy
A bill to reduce prescription drug costs for millions of Medicare recipients and lower federal and state health costs has been introduced by two U.S. senators.

Senate Bill Would Reduce Drug Costs for Seniors

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Bill would limit drug copays for people with Medicare Part D by capping annual out-of-pocket costs
There is an association for state-level firearm ownership rates with domestic

State-Level Firearm Ownership Linked to Domestic Firearm Homicide

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No correlation observed for firearm ownership with nondomestic firearm homicide