Many Receive Surprisingly High Bills After Visiting In-Network ER
Although hospital may be in insurance network, treating physician may not be
Smart Skin Patch Can Monitor Body Function Acoustically
Device offers capability for continuous listening to and recording sounds, low-frequency vibrations
FDA Approves Intrarosa for Postmenopausal Pain During Sex
Drug contained in a once-daily vaginal insert
CDC: Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death
Cancer next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases
Circulating Cell-Free DNA Can Predict RhD Status in Pregnancy
Only one false-negative diagnosis observed, which was found to be due to mislabeling of patients
Medication Adherence Up in Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Among matched control and medical home practices, adherence up in medical homes
AHA: Wide Variation in Prices of Generic Heart Failure Meds
Patients can spend from $12 to $400 a month to fill prescriptions
AHA: Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
Researchers concerned about high doses of meds like esomeprazole and omeprazole
Vaginal Immune Response May Up Zika Risk in Women
Findings suggest, when transmitted sexually, women are more susceptible to contracting RNA viruses
AHA: Knowledge of Stroke Risk Lacking Among A-Fib Patients
Study finds gaps in what patients know about atrial fibrillation