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AMA Guide Highlights Importance of Caring for Caregivers
Burnout can have harmful effects for both patients and caregivers if left unaddressed
More Adults Go to Psychiatrist, Not PCP, for Mental Health Care
But, older adults just as likely to see a primary care physician for mental health-related issues
USPSTF Advises PCPs to Screen Adults for Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Screening, counseling advised for adults, including pregnant women; evidence lacking for teens
FDA OKs 1st Biosimilar to Prevent Chemo-Related Infections
Fulphila, biosimilar to Neulasta, helps reduce risk of infection during cancer treatment
FDA: Opioid Antidote Naloxone Recalled
Two lots of Naloxone recalled due to potential presence of particulate matter in syringe plunger
CDC: Office-Based Physician Visit Rates Vary by Patient Age, Sex
Visit rates for females exceeded that for males; rates for infants, seniors exceeded that for those age 1-64
CDC: Death Rate for American Youth Up in Recent Years
Recent increase in death rates attributable to increase in injury deaths for those aged 10-19 years
CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce Is Over
197 cases of illness linked to the E. coli outbreak, five of which were fatal
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
Prenatal Care in First Trimester for Majority of 2016 U.S. Births
Over 75 percent of women received at least adequate prenatal care; 15 percent had inadequate care
