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Many patients visiting an in-network U.S. emergency department end up with major unexpected costs

Many Receive Surprisingly High Bills After Visiting In-Network ER

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Although hospital may be in insurance network, treating physician may not be
A new type of acoustic sensor that resembles a small Band-Aid on the skin can monitor heartbeat and other health measures

Smart Skin Patch Can Monitor Body Function Acoustically

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Device offers capability for continuous listening to and recording sounds, low-frequency vibrations
Intrarosa (prasterone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat women who have moderate-to-severe pain during sexual intercourse caused by postmenopausal vulvar and vaginal atrophy.

FDA Approves Intrarosa for Postmenopausal Pain During Sex

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Drug contained in a once-daily vaginal insert
Heart disease continues to top the list of likely cause of death among Americans

CDC: Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death

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Cancer next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases
Circulating cell-free DNA can predict fetal RHD status throughout pregnancy

Circulating Cell-Free DNA Can Predict RhD Status in Pregnancy

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Only one false-negative diagnosis observed, which was found to be due to mislabeling of patients
Medication adherence is increased with receipt of care in a patient-centered medical home

Medication Adherence Up in Patient-Centered Medical Homes

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Among matched control and medical home practices, adherence up in medical homes
Cash prices of generic medicines to treat heart failure vary so widely that some patients may not be able to afford to fill all of their prescriptions

AHA: Wide Variation in Prices of Generic Heart Failure Meds

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Patients can spend from $12 to $400 a month to fill prescriptions
Proton pump inhibitors at higher doses are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke

AHA: Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk

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Researchers concerned about high doses of meds like esomeprazole and omeprazole
Vaginal tissue is particularly vulnerable to infection by RNA viruses

Vaginal Immune Response May Up Zika Risk in Women

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Findings suggest, when transmitted sexually, women are more susceptible to contracting RNA viruses
Nearly one-third of Americans newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation don't realize the condition puts them at increased risk for stroke

AHA: Knowledge of Stroke Risk Lacking Among A-Fib Patients

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Study finds gaps in what patients know about atrial fibrillation