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The American Red Cross on Wednesday asked potential blood donors who have traveled to areas where Zika infection is active to wait 28 days before giving blood.

Blood Donors at Risk for Zika Infection Asked to Hold Off

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American Red Cross asks potential donors who have traveled to affected areas to wait 28 days
In order to prevent hepatitis C virus infection among patients undergoing hemodialysis

CDC Issues Guidance to Stop HCV Transmission in Hemodialysis

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Dialysis providers and facilities should assess and improve infection control practices
The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine has released an innovative app as part of its national oral health curriculum

Innovative Oral Health App Helps With Diagnosis, Treatment

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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine app helps family doctors formulate diagnoses, treatment plans
Demand for medical office space for ambulatory care is at a high point and looks likely to continue increasing

Demand for Medical Office Space High and Increasing

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Vacancy rate for medical office buildings 9.5 percent in third quarter of 2015; lowest since 2007
Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic hepatitis C virus genotypes 1 and 4 infections.

FDA Approves Zepatier for Chronic Hepatitis C

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Medication indicated for patients with hepatitis C virus genotypes 1 and 4 infections
A beauty clay sold at major retail outlets may put users at risk for lead poisoning

FDA Warns of Lead Poisoning Risk From Cosmetic Clay

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Agency tells users of Bentonite Me Baby to stop using product, get checked by their doctor
A new estimated due date calculator has been launched

Estimated Due Date App to Replace the Pregnancy Wheel

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EDD calculator reconciles discrepancy in due dates between first ultrasound and date of LMP
The top four issues that will be promoted in state legislation in 2016 were discussed at the 2016 American Medical Association (AMA) State Legislative Strategy Conference

AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation

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Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Halaven (eribulin mesylate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first chemotherapy drug shown to improve survival in people with advanced liposarcoma.

FDA Approves Halaven for Advanced Liposarcoma

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FDA says it's first liposarcoma drug to improve survival
Alternative payment models have been and are being developed that can allow physicians to offer new and improved services to their patients

Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care

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Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service