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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it's strengthening label warnings on fluoroquinolones because the drugs can lead to disabling side effects

FDA Strengthens Safety Warnings for Fluoroquinolones

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Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin should be reserved for life-threatening infections
The American Red Cross says it has an urgent need for blood donations

American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently

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There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says
U.S. health officials on Monday updated their Zika virus guidelines

CDC Updates Guidelines on Sexual Transmission of Zika

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Any sex partner, male or female, has potential to pass the virus on, agency says
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is opposed to a Department of Veterans Affairs plan to unilaterally expand the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses in an effort to reduce the backlog of military veterans waiting for medical care

AAFP Objects to Plan to Expand VA Nurses’ Scope of Practice

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VA plan would remove provision that nurses need to be supervised by physicians
Florida health officials say they're investigating a second possible case of locally transmitted Zika infection.

Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida

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If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Florida health officials are investigating what could be the first case of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in the continental United States.

Possible Local Transmission of Zika Virus in Florida

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If confirmed, it would be first case of local spread of the virus in continental U.S.
A new case of Zika virus infection associated with a very high Zika viral load has renewed attention to Zika transmission

ACOG Addresses Obstetrical Services and Zika Transmission

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New case of Zika linked to high viral load highlights importance of research into Zika transmission
On Monday

U.S. Zika Patient in Utah Apparently Infected Caregiver

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Officials say transmission by mosquito, sex unlikely
Changes have been proposed to the Physician Fee Schedule to transform how Medicare pays for primary care

CMS Proposes Changes to Physician Fee Schedule

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Substantial improvements proposed for care coordination, planning for primary care physicians
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the University of Texas at Austin's consideration of race and ethnicity in college admissions has implications for medical schools

Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions

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AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities