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There have been 11 lung-related infant deaths after pregnant women in the Netherlands were given sildenafil (Viagra) to boost the growth of their babies while in the womb.

11 Infant Deaths Halt Trial of Sildenafil in Pregnant Women

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Aim of the trial was to improve blood flow to the placenta and promote fetal growth
Embezzlement occurs frequently in medical practices and steps should be taken to prevent it

Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices

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Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
Medical institutions and organizations need to ensure there are proactive interventions to transform the workplace in order to address sexual harassment and discrimination

Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment

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Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
Walmart's Generic Drug Discount Program

Walmart Generic Drug Discounts Often Offer More Patient Savings

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Walmart drug program offers savings over Medicare program for generic cardiovascular medications
Coverage rates and access to care are significantly higher in states with Medicaid expansion

Increased Coverage in States With Medicaid Expansion

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Most low-income non-elderly adults in non-expansion state of Kansas support expanding Medicaid
The risk of having no or only one child is elevated for women with an unfavorable prepregnancy lipid profile

Unfavorable Prepregnancy Lipid Levels Linked to Low Parity

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Higher prepregnancy TG and TG:HDL-c ratio linked to increased risk of one lifetime pregnancy
Amid lawsuits and plummeting sales for its Essure birth control device

Bayer Stops U.S. Sale of Essure Birth Control Implant

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Problems with device include chronic pain and perforations of the uterus and fallopian tubes
A new rule proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests that the type size on packaged foods sold in vending machines be at least 1.5 times the size of the net weight declaration on the front of the package.

FDA Proposes New Rule on Food Labeling in Vending Machines

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Revised rule suggests that type size on packaged food must be 1.5 times size of net weight declaration
Patients with cancer who receive complementary medicine are more likely to refuse conventional cancer treatment

Complementary Medicine Use Ups Refusal of Usual Cancer Therapy

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Mortality risk linked to complementary medicine mediated by treatment refusal
Patients do in fact care what doctors wear

Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear

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New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care