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FDA Approves First Blood Test to Evaluate Potential Concussions
Should help reduce unnecessary CT testing and associated radiation exposure
FDA Approves Erleada to Treat Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer
First FDA-approved treatment for non-metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer
During 2013 to 2016, 8.1 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Depression
Depression more common in women; lower among non-Hispanic Asians than other ethnic groups
Poll: Personal Beliefs Shouldn’t Allow Doctors to Refuse to Treat
Majority surveyed don't believe health care workers should be able to refuse services based on beliefs
FDA Says U.S. Will Now Produce Critical MRI Component
New technology approved to produce the country's own supply of the radioisotope Technetium-99m
Substantial Unmet Need for Mental Health Care for Veterans
Lack of awareness about how to connect with Veterans Affairs for mental health care identified
Health Care Spending Up, Mainly Due to Rising Prices
Spending increasing despite no change or decline in utilization of most health care services
CDC: Many U.S. Adults Have Never Been Tested for HIV
Overall, 38.8 percent of women and 53.8 percent of men had never been tested in 2011 to 2015
Urban, Rural Variation in Fertility-Related Behaviors for U.S. Women
Younger average age at first intercourse in rural areas; more women in rural areas had ≥1 birth
2013 to 2015 Infant Mortality Rate Varied by State and Race
Rates varied by race and Hispanic origin of mother; highest rates in infants of non-Hispanic black women
