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AAFP: Educational Videos Created to Boost Adult Vaccine Uptake
New videos focus on influenza, zoster, and pneumococcal vaccine uptake among adults
$16 Billion Spent on Cosmetic Surgery by Americans in 2016
New report details costs of most popular plastic surgery procedures
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia
Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules approved for treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia
AHA: Patients Lack Confidence in Managing Their Cholesterol
Patients feel least informed about target body weight, types of cholesterol, goals for management
Patient Choice Stressed in Latest USPSTF PSA Screening Recs
Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA screening with their doctor, panel recommends
FDA OKs Marketing of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Risk Tests
Saliva analysis can indicate higher risk of Parkinson's disease, among others, agency says
CDC: Almost Half of U.S. Men, Women <60 Infected With HPV
But vaccine should turn the tide against virus, researcher says
Physicians Finding Ways to Work Around Cost of Rx Medications
One physician devised a workaround for EpiPens, which uses an autoinjector filled with epinephrine
Mylan Issues Voluntary Recall of Some EpiPen Auto-Injectors
Rare cases of 'failure to activate' spurred the action, company says
90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice
AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
