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FDA Approves Mechanical Heart Valve for Newborns
Masters Series Mechanical Heart Valve now available in smallest size yet
FDA Approves First Screening Tests for Tickborne Parasite
Babesia microti screening tests will help reduce risk of transfusion-transmitted infection
FDA Approves New Medication for Drug-Resistant HIV
Trogarzo is given intravenously once every 14 days in combination with other antiretrovirals
Prevalence of Smoking While Pregnant 7.2 Percent in 2016
Prevalence highest for women aged 20 to 24 years
Understanding Rx Nonadherence Can Improve Adherence
Changing attitudes toward patients and their medication adherence can improve adherence
FDA Warns of Possible Heart Risks Linked to Clarithromycin
Agency advising doctors to consider prescribing other antibiotics to patients with coronary heart disease
CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17
Increase in percentage of those aged younger than 65 years enrolled in high-deductible health plan
FDA Cracks Down on Kratom Products
Missouri-based Divinity Products Distribution will recall and destroy kratom-containing products
USPSTF Urges Multicomponent Behavioral Interventions for Obesity
Draft recommendation statement concludes that doctors should provide, refer adults to interventions
AAP, POSNA Release 5 Pediatric Orthopedic Recommendations
Five tests/procedures often inappropriately ordered highlighted as part of Choosing Wisely campaign
