CDC Concerned About Falling Flu Vaccination Rates
Decline among vulnerable older adults is of particular concern
CDC: Too Many Health Care Workers Not Getting Flu Vaccine
Vaccination protects both workers and patients
Capping Copays Will Raise Premiums, Up Drug Prices
Capping likely to benefit about 1 percent of all Americans who take any prescription drug per year
Considerable Number of Doctors Attend Patient Funerals
But major differences between specialties in terms of attendance, barriers and benefits tied to attendance
Hormonal Contraception May Raise Depression Risk
Study also ties hormonal patches, IUDs to greater antidepressant use, especially in teens
More Evidence HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer
Protection appears to occur even when only one or two of the recommended doses are given
IgE to Ana o 3 Can Identify Cashew Allergy in Children
IgE to Ana o 3 discriminates between allergic and tolerant children better than cashew-specific IgE
Benign-Appearing Pediatric Skin Lesions May Be Melanoma
Benign-appearing lesions often deeper, have higher T stage than clinically malignant appearing lesions
No Long-Term Health Issues for Infants With Isolated Oral Clefts
However, cleft palate associated with increased risk for developmental problems
Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues
Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
