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Women are routinely prescribed more opioid medications than they need after Cesarean sections

Opioids Tend to Be Over-Prescribed After Cesarean Section

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And pills women don't use are often not discarded
The first generic version of the HIV drug Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Generic Version of HIV Drug Truvada

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Approved for treatment of HIV-1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, and for PrEP
One lot of Mibelas 24 Fe birth control pills has been recalled due to a packaging error that could put users at risk of unintended pregnancy

Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to Danger of Unintended Pregnancy

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Blister pack is rotated 180 degrees within the wallet, reversing the weekly tablet orientation
Survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer are more likely to report cost-related medication nonadherence

Young CA Survivors More Often Have Cost-Related Nonadherence

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Risk of nonadherence was lower for survivors reporting a usual source of care than those without
For older adults with acute stroke

Type of Hospital Doesn’t Impact Thrombolysis Outcomes in Stroke

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Similar outcomes seen for comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, telestroke system
Climate change may increase people's exposure to an outdoor fungus that can damage airway cells

Global Climate Change Could Cause Rise in Airway Irritation

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Researchers warn about possible increase of Alternaria alternata fungus
About one in 20 women in the U.S. territories who were infected with Zika during pregnancy had babies with possible Zika-associated birth defects

CDC: ~5 Percent of Pregnancies With Zika Result in Birth Defects

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Birth defects can occur following infection during any trimester
Sales of reformulated Opana ER should be halted in the United States

FDA Requests Removal of Opana ER From Market

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Agency says the medication's risk for abuse now outweighs any benefit
A new bill with tort reforms to protect Iowa physicians will take effect July 1

New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians

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Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
Results from a real-time reporting tool have shown the impact of attacks on health care services in Syria

Reporting Tool Shows Impact of Attacks on Health Care in Syria

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Total of 938 people were directly harmed in 402 incidents of violence against health care in Syria