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About 2.7 million emergency department visits for sports injuries occurred during 2010 to 2016

About 2.7 Million ED Visits Reported for Sports Injuries in 2010 to 2016

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Analgesics were given or prescribed at 63.9 percent of ED visits; percentage increased with age
The risk for disability worsening is increased for individuals with multiple sclerosis and comorbid depression

Risk for Disability Worsening Increased for MS With Comorbid Depression

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Risk increased for persons with depression defined by ICD-10, those exposed to antidepressants

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 7-11

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The 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
Approved use of the prescription-strength fish oil drug Vascepa should be widened to include more patients at risk for heart attack and stroke

FDA Panel: Expand Use of Fish Oil Drug Vascepa

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Research shows drug can reduce rates of dangerous cardiovascular events in high-risk patients
Dollar Tree has been sent a warning letter for selling over-the-counter drugs made by foreign companies with serious

FDA Sends Warning Letter About OTC Drugs to Dollar Tree

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Letter outlines corrective actions company needs to take, including ensuring they do not import impure drugs
Testing and approval of generic insulin will be conducted by the World Health Organization in an attempt to combat rising prices and shortages of the drug.

WHO to Test, Approve Generic Insulin

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Agency says new generic versions could create competition that would drive down prices
The world's first Ebola vaccine has been approved by the European Commission

First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission

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Vaccine being used in 'compassionate use' capacity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
For older patients with atrial fibrillation

AHA: Risk for Death Cuts Benefit of Oral Anticoagulants for A-Fib

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Findings seen among older patients with incident atrial fibrillation receiving warfarin or apixaban
Neither vitamin D nor marine omega-3 fatty acid supplementation significantly reduces the rate of first heart failure hospitalization

AHA: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Cut Heart Failure Hospitalization

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However, marine n-3 supplementation appears to reduce recurrent heart failure hospitalization
One in three women of reproductive age have a chronic condition that could compromise their health or lead to adverse outcomes during pregnancy

Few Women With Chronic Health Issues Use Reliable Birth Control

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Nearly a third of women of reproductive age found to have one or more chronic health conditions