Median Cost of Cancer Drug Development $648.0 Million
Total revenue from sales of 10 drugs was $67.0 billion, with total R&D spending of $7.2 billion
ASBMR: Romosozumab Reduces Fracture Rate in Osteoporosis
Reduced risk of new vertebral fractures, nonvertebral fractures for romosozumab and alendronate
Number of Women Seeing Obstetrician-Gynecologists Drops
From 2011 to 2015, percentage who visited ob-gyn in past year fell from 41.8 to 38.4 percent
Genetic Variants Tied to Preterm Birth, Gestational Length
Four loci found to be significantly associated with gestational duration, three with preterm birth
Vaccine-Type HPV Rates Down for Unvaccinated Young Women
Significant decrease among unvaccinated women aged 18 to 26 years from 2009-2010 to 2013-2014
Zika, Cobalamin C Deficiency Tied to Similar Retinal Problems
Congenital Zika syndrome associated with severe ganglion cell layer loss, thinning of central retina
Adhesive Pads Improve Wrinkles in Crow’s Feet Area
Product decreases roughness parameters after short-term and long-term application
AMA Joins Brief Seeking VA Coverage of Sex Reassignment Sx
Several organizations support transgender veterans seeking to repeal policy of not covering SRS
Many Teens With Type 1 Diabetes Report Disordered Eating
Most also report body dissatisfaction, with females more likely to desire thinness
Alendronate Effective, Safe in ‘Oldest Old’ With Prior Fracture
Alendronate treatment reduced risk of hip fracture with sustained safety
