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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
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
Intermittent preventive administration of topical corticosteroids in children controls the severity of atopic dermatitis

Preventive Topical Steroids Cut Atopic Dermatitis Severity

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May also prevent an increase in aeroallergen-specific IgE levels
For adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Review Compares Metformin, OCPs for Teens With PCOS

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Four randomized controlled trials show benefits for metformin and oral contraceptive pills
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
Since 1998

CDC: Births of Triplets, Quadruplets on Decline in U.S.

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Rate fell 41 percent between 1998 and 2014; decline highest among white women
Most patients who present to the emergency department after undergoing elective ureteroscopy complain of pain alone

Pain Most Frequent Cause of ER Visits Post Ureteroscopy

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About two-thirds of patients presenting to emergency department complain of pain alone