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New Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention Manual Developed
Manual was created through partnership between AAFP, Baylor College of Medicine; supported by CDC
Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016
Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
FDA Approves First Neonatal MRI Device
Device designed for neonatal brain and head imaging in intensive care units
AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice
New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
ASCO Addresses Cancer Drug Pricing
New drugs routinely cost more than $100K per year; prices on many existing treatments continue to rise
CDC: >100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
Diabetes was seventh leading cause of death in 2015 in United States, according to report
FDA Approves Nerlynx to Help Prevent HER2+ Breast CA Return
Drug is a kinase inhibitor that works by blocking several enzymes that promote cell growth
Few Americans Aware of Possible Increased Risk This Tick Season
Findings from poll conducted June 23 to 27, surveying 2,031 U.S. adults
Patient-Centered Communication Could Help Reduce Burnout
ICARE method, including collaboration, can be used for effective communication with patients
Parents May Be Unclear on Teens’ Vaccination Needs
More than one in three don't know when their teen's next vaccination is due, survey finds
