FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Stroke Risk
However, primary preventive treatment with aspirin may cut long-term risk for stroke
Poll: Many Older Adults Report Feeling Lonely, Isolated
Authors say more awareness needed that loneliness can adversely impact health, well-being
Oscillometric Devices Offer More Accurate Way to Measure BP
Validated oscillometric devices may provide more accurate BP measurement in office setting
Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 50 Prevents the Most Disease
But cost of giving pneumococcal vaccines to all 50-year-olds exceeds $250,000 per QALY
MMR Not Linked to Autism in Danish Cohort Study
No increased risk observed after MMR in those with sibling autism history, autism risk factors
Eli Lilly to Sell Cheaper Version of Insulin Drug
'Authorized generic' of Humalog 100 to sell for $137.35 per vial, 50 percent lower than list price
FDA Warns Americans Not to Buy Drugs From Canadian Company
CanaRx sells prescription medicines at a lower cost to U.S. public, private employer programs
February 2019 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for February 2019. This roundup includes the...
HPV Infection Unlikely to Spread From Hand Contact
Risk for new infection largely due to partners' genital HPV infection, not virus detectable on hands
