Regulations Restrict Providers’ Ability to Offer Info on Abortions
And, HHS regulations mandate physical, financial separation between Title X activities, abortions
One-Third of Hep C Rx Receive Absolute Denial From Insurers
Both private and public insurers continue to deny coverage for drugs at high rates
First IVF Baby Louise Brown Turns 40
Of ~280 women in original IVF experiment, Brown was the only birth
11 Infant Deaths Halt Trial of Sildenafil in Pregnant Women
Aim of the trial was to improve blood flow to the placenta and promote fetal growth
Alcohol, Tobacco Consumption Tied to Cancer Mortality
Over 20 years, a 1-L reduction in alcohol intake was linked to 3.9 percent drop in overall cancer mortality
Nitrogen Dioxide Doesn’t Impact Benefit of Exercise on MI
Inverse link between participation in sports, cycling, and gardening with incident MI, despite air pollution
Reproductive, Hormonal Factors Tied to Knee OA in Women
Parity, having been pregnant associated with higher risk of total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
Sulfonylureas As 2nd-Line T2DM Therapy Tied to Higher Event Risk
Associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction, all-cause mortality, severe hypoglycemia
Child Health Concerns Related to Use of Food Additives
Substantial improvements to food additives regulatory system are needed
VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
