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Health care prices vary widely across the United States

Wide Variation in Health Care Costs Across the U.S.

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Even within a state, there can be large differences in price
The first commercial test to diagnose Zika virus was approved Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

First Commercial Zika Test Approved by FDA

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Quest will charge $120 for patients who don't have health insurance
New research suggests that hearing aids might help prevent or slow the development of dementia in elderly people with hearing loss. The study was published online April 25 in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Hearing Aids Linked to Stronger Scores on Mini-Mental Exam

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Ability to stay engaged in conversation could help ward off dementia, study suggests
Prices of orally administered cancer medications in the United States have risen sharply since 2000

Costs for Orally Administered Cancer Drugs Up Since 2000

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Gleevec shows one of the largest price increases
Mandatory safety training for doctors who prescribe opioids is being reconsidered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Reconsidering Training for Doctors Prescribing Opioids

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Next week, FDA committee of outside experts will meet to review risk-management plans
The first generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets was approved Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Generic Crestor Approved by FDA

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First generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium)
The first known Zika virus-linked death in Puerto Rico was announced Friday by officials of the U.S. territory.

First Zika-Related Death in Puerto Rico Reported

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Result of severe thrombocytopenia caused by infection with the virus
For patients with asthma

Yoga Tied to Small Improvements in QoL, Symptoms in Asthma

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Moderate-quality evidence for small improvements in quality of life and symptoms
Picture-guided spiritual care is feasible among mechanically ventilated adults and may reduce their anxiety

Picture-Guided Cards Can Help Chaplains Provide Spiritual Care

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Intervention may reduce anxiety in mechanically ventilated adults in intensive care
Type 2 diabetes may raise the risk of hearing loss

Review: Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Hearing Impairment

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In older patients, age-related hearing impairment may mask the contribution of diabetes