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The first known Zika virus-linked death in Puerto Rico was announced Friday by officials of the U.S. territory.

First Zika-Related Death in Puerto Rico Reported

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Result of severe thrombocytopenia caused by infection with the virus
The first commercial test to diagnose Zika virus was approved Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

First Commercial Zika Test Approved by FDA

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Quest will charge $120 for patients who don't have health insurance
Mandatory safety training for doctors who prescribe opioids is being reconsidered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Reconsidering Training for Doctors Prescribing Opioids

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Next week, FDA committee of outside experts will meet to review risk-management plans
Health care professionals should use caution when prescribing the oral antifungal drug fluconazole (Diflucan) during pregnancy because it may raise the risk of miscarriage

FDA: Fluconazole Linked to Increased Miscarriage Risk

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Agency recommends alternatives to fluconazole for mothers-to-be until its review is complete
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Doctors Have a Only a Few Weeks Left to Review Financial Data

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Physicians have a few weeks left to review, dispute reports relating to their financial ties to industry
An update on Americans' health finds that racial and ethnic disparities persist

U.S. Health Report Card Finds Racial, Ethnic Disparities Persist

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But infant mortality rates, numbers of uninsured are improving, government analysis reveals
Direct primary care

Direct Primary Care Is Emerging Business Model

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Doctors are bypassing insurance companies in an offshoot of concierge medicine
The drug eteplirsen should not be approved for treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

FDA Panel Votes Against Approval of Eteplirsen for DMD

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Clinical data did not meet the agency's requirements for well controlled studies necessary for approval
ACCESS Health System

How One Health System Is Shifting From Volume to Value

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Health system provides continuum of care to underserved populations; providing help for doctors
Doctors can be involved in developing new payment models for their practices

Physicians Can Get Involved in Developing Payment Models

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New payment models relating to bone metastases, breast cancer developed by ASTRO