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Opioids Second Only to Marijuana in Illicit Drug Abuse Rates
SAMHSA report identifies states with highest rates of abuse
American Adults Without Health Insurance Rises by Two Million
Losses in coverage concentrated among younger adults, people buying own health insurance policies
FDA Approves Endari for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
First treatment approved for patients with sickle cell disease in almost 20 years
Allergists Concerned About Bee, Wasp Venom Extract Shortage
Facing expected season-long shortage, doctors asked to urge patients to carry epinephrine auto-injectors
AMA: Doctors Should Make Sure Their Online Info Is Accurate
Speakers in educational session urge caution in online behavior
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Increasingly Being Used
Hyperbaric therapy increasing for diabetic wounds, although it is not recommended by ADA
FDA Expands Use of Cooling Cap to Cut Chemo-Related Hair Loss
Treatment now approved for patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors
CDC: Teen Birth Rates, Overall Birth Rates Continue to Drop
Preterm births, however, increased for the second year, increasing 2 percent from 2015 to 2016
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market
Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
