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The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA: New Glucose Monitoring System Eliminates Finger Pricks

HealthDay.com - Sep 28, 2017 0

Instead, sensor is implanted below skin in patients with diabetes

CDC: STDs Peak in 2016, Exceeding 2 Million Cases

HealthDay.com - Sep 27, 2017 0

Syphilis rates increased by nearly 18 percent; most cases among men, especially gay, bisexual, MSM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching a communication campaign featuring accounts of people recovering from opioid use disorder

CDC Launches Campaign to Fight Prescription Opioid Epidemic

HealthDay.com - Sep 26, 2017 0

Rx Awareness campaign uses testimonials to educate the public, increase awareness about risks

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise to prevent falls in at-risk community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 26 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Recommends Exercise for Preventing Falls in Seniors

HealthDay.com - Sep 26, 2017 0

Multifactorial intervention should be offered based on an individual patient's circumstances

Aliqopa (copanlisib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with relapsed follicular lymphoma who have received at least two prior treatments with certain other drugs.

FDA Approves Aliqopa for Follicular Lymphoma

HealthDay.com - Sep 15, 2017 0

Aliqopa, a kinase inhibitor, blocks several enzymes that promote cell growth

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has permitted marketing of the first mobile app to help treat substance use disorders

FDA Permits Marketing of App to Help Treat Substance Abuse

HealthDay.com - Sep 14, 2017 0

But app is not recommended for opioid dependence

The first biosimilar drug to treat cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Biosimilar Drug for Cancer

HealthDay.com - Sep 14, 2017 0

Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) is biosimilar to Avastin

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends cervical cancer screening with cervical cytology alone every three years or screening with high-risk human papillomavirus testing alone every five years in women ages 30 to 65 years. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 12 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Backs Cervical Cancer Screening With Cytology or hrHPV

HealthDay.com - Sep 13, 2017 0

Recommendations for screening with cytology alone every three years or hrHPV testing every five years

Bacterial infections that have sickened 39 people in seven states have been linked to puppies sold through Petland

CDC: Human Campylobacter Linked to Pet Store Puppies

HealthDay.com - Sep 11, 2017 0

Campylobacter can spread through contact with dog feces

There is strong evidence that physical activity and a healthy diet reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

Strong Evidence for Healthy Lifestyle Reducing CRC Risk

HealthDay.com - Sep 7, 2017 0

Consuming whole grains, foods with dietary fiber, dairy products reduces risk of colorectal cancer

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