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Several over-the-counter personal sound amplification products perform as well as more expensive hearing aids in helping people pick up more words in conversation

Certain OTC Products Can Provide Benefits Similar to Hearing Aids

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Devices perform almost as well and are much cheaper, but they aren't regulated, researcher notes

June 2017 Briefing – Otolaryngology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Many older Americans who have difficulty paying for their medications don't seek help in finding more economical options

Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Seek Help

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Roughly half of older Americans don't, but those who do receive assistance from their doctor
The health of the United States is summarized in the 40th annual report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report

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Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
There is insufficient evidence to support delaying several cutaneous surgical procedures in the setting of systemic isotretinoin therapy

Most Cutaneous Procedures Seem Safe During Isotretinoin Rx

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Mechanical dermabrasion and fully ablative laser not recommended in setting of systemic treatment
Care should be taken when conveying electronic messages to patients

Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications

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Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
New measures to increase the number of generic prescription drugs available to Americans have been taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market

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Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
Patients with head and neck cancer have reduced life expectancy

Reduced Cancer-Independent Life Expectancy in Head, Neck Cancer

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Cancer-independent life expectancy 6.5 years shorter for patients with head and neck cancer
Antibiotic prescriptions are filled by nearly 60 percent of patients newly diagnosed with acute conjunctivitis

Nearly 60 Percent With Conjunctivitis Fill Antibiotic Rx

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Blacks and Latinos less likely to fill prescriptions; higher-income, educated patients more likely to fill rx
From 1991 to 2014 there was minimal change in health spending by state

1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State

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Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage