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A jury says Johnson & Johnson must pay $4.62 billion to 22 women who allege they developed ovarian cancer after using the company's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower brand talcum powder as part of their daily feminine hygiene routine.

Jury Awards $4.62B in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit

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The award includes $550 million in compensatory damages and $4.14 billion in punitive damages
Adherence to a healthy lifestyle among mothers during their offspring's childhood is associated with reduced risk of childhood obesity

Mothers’ Healthy Lifestyle Tied to Drop in Offspring Obesity

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Lower risk of incident obesity for offspring whose moms have healthy BMI, engage in physical activity
A peer-based education program can improve the efficiency of electronic health record use

Peer-Led Education Helps Physicians Save Time With EHRs

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Peer-based education program, based on training implemented in SCPMG, can improve efficiency
Women of reproductive age are often unaware of their hospital's religious affiliation

Women Often Unaware of Their Hospital’s Religious Affiliation

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Authors say findings have implications for reproductive health care decisions
There is a correlation for asthma and lack of asthma control with the risk of atrial fibrillation

Asthma, Uncontrolled Asthma Associated With Risk of A-Fib

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Dose-response association seen between levels of asthma control and risk of atrial fibrillation
A patient experience officer is an increasingly important new role in physician practices

Patient Experience Officers Can Play Key Role in Medical Offices

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Officers ensure patients have a positive experience before, during, and after office visit
The American Medical Association House of Delegates has adopted policy to increase the number of people who obtain coverage through the Affordable Care Act by making marketplace plans more affordable.

AMA Aims to Boost Affordability of ACA Marketplace Plans

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Association addresses need for outreach to increase the number of people insured
A mosaic adenovirus serotype 26-based HIV-1 vaccine induces immune responses in humans and rhesus monkeys

Mosaic HIV-1 Vaccine Induces Responses in Humans, Monkeys

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Mosaic adenovirus serotype 26-based vaccine induces immune responses in humans, rhesus monkeys
From 2001 to 2015 there was a decrease in the percentage of health care professionals who are self-employed and a decrease in the earning gap between self-employed and employed health care professionals

2001 to 2015 Saw Decline in Self-Employment in Health Care

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Gap in earnings between self-employed and employed health care professionals also decreased
Universal screening is the most effective strategy for hepatitis C virus in France

Universal Screening Best Strategy for Hepatitis C in France

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Universal screening is cost-effective when treatment is initiated regardless of fibrosis stage