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FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence
New form of treatment designed to last six months
Many Americans Have Reservations About Clinical Trials
Only 40 percent had favorable view of these studies, but number rose when they received more info
Metformin Combats Adipose Tissue Expansion Via AMPK
AMPK activation is linked to inhibition of interstitial fibrosis, suppression of TGF-β1
Health Coaches Can Help Increase Patient Engagement
In Asian community health center patients understand their treatment and are actively engaged
FDA Redesigns Nutrition Facts Label
Added sugars, relevant portion sizes among the highlights of revision
CDC: Many Aquatic Facilities Closed Due to Safety Violations
Facilities cited most often for improper pH, lack of safety equipment, inadequate disinfectant levels
CDC: New Method of Identifying Pregnant Women With Zika Virus
Registries will track those who show lab evidence of infection, whether or not they ever had symptoms
FDA Approves Tecentriq to Treat Urothelial Carcinoma
FDA also approves a companion test to detect PD-L1 protein expression levels in patients
Burnout, Lack of Job Satisfaction Driving Doctors to Cut Hours
Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreasing job satisfaction more likely to cut hours
FDA Issues Stronger Warning on Side Effects of Fluoroquinolones
Agency is recommending that health care providers not prescribe them for certain patients
