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The number of fatal motor vehicle crashes involving marijuana more than doubled after Washington state legalized the sale of the drug

Marijuana-Linked Fatal MVAs Up in WA State After Legalization

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Experts say Washington state's experience could be a lesson for rest of country
The interim diagnostic testing guidance for Zika virus in public health laboratories has been updated

CDC Updates Zika Testing Guidance for Urine Samples

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CDC recs for Zika virus testing of serum and other clinical specimens remain unchanged at this time
There is new evidence that Zika may cause Guillain-Barré syndrome

New Evidence of Link Between Zika and Guillain-Barré

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Sharp increase in the number of people in Brazil with Guillain-Barré since the Zika outbreak began
The number of hepatitis C-linked deaths in the United States reached a record high in 2014

CDC: Hepatitis C Leads Infectious Disease Mortality in U.S.

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CDC notes that nearly 20,000 Americans died in 2014 from hepatitis C infection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it is banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors

New Rule Extends FDA Authority Over Tobacco, Nicotine Products

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Agency banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
Behavior modification therapy is preferable to medication for treating children 2 to 5 years old who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

CDC: Behavioral Therapy Recommended First for ADHD

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Parents of young children with ADHD can help them improve through guidance
Physician leaders with good leadership qualities are more likely to have employees who are satisfied and do not show signs of burnout

Physician Leadership Training May Help Counteract Burnout

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Leadership ratings strongly linked to employee burnout and satisfaction
European residents have access to the same health care services as U.S. residents but pay much less

Report: Why Health Care Costs Are Lower in Europe Than U.S.

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Main reason for price difference is national system that negotiates with medical providers
Following a July 2015 Drug Safety Communication that warned about name confusion between Brintellix and Brilinta resulting in prescribing errors

FDA: Brintellix Changing Name to Avoid Confusion With Brilinta

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Antidepressant changing name to Trintellix; meds with old brand name likely during transition period
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to weigh the potential benefits and harms of screening for celiac disease in asymptomatic individuals. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online May 3 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Celiac Disease Screening

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Evidence is inadequate for assessing harms, benefits of screening in asymptomatic individuals