Association Health Plans Can Help Small Businesses Offer Coverage
But AHPs may undermine ACA marketplace, as they are not required to comply with ACA regulations
Use of Aspirin in Healthy Elderly Questioned in Three Studies
No impact on composite of death, dementia, persistent physical disability; rise in risk of death
Situation Framing, Language Can Influence Decision-Making
Docs should provide risks of both having treatment and not having treatment to minimize loss aversion
Sales of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Up Since 2012
Flavored products as percent of all e-cig sales hit 19.8 percent; variations seen by product type, state
FDA Approves Novel Treatment for Hairy Cell Leukemia
Lumoxiti, a CD22-directed cytotoxin, approved for adults who have had at least two prior therapies
FDA Finds Another Carcinogen in Certain Valsartan Heart Meds
Tablets tainted with N-nitrosodiethylamine, a suspected human carcinogen
Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults
However, in post-ACA era, lesbian, gay, bisexual adults still report trouble affording care
Risks Posed by Spreading Oil and Gas Wastewater on Roads
Nearly all of the metals from these wastewaters leach from the roads after rain events
No Apparent Short-Term Cancer Risk From Recalled Valsartan
For single cancer outcomes, risk for colorectal, uterine cancer increased, but not significantly so
FDA Gets Tough on Juul, Other Electronic Cigarette Makers
More than 1,200 warning letters and fines have been sent to retailers and major e-cigarette manufacturers
