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CDC: U.S. Abortion Rate Hits Record Low
In 2010, for every 100 pregnancies, 65 ended in birth, 18 in abortion, and 17 in fetal loss
FDA Approves Vistogard to Treat Chemotherapy Overdose
For overdose of the chemo drugs fluorouracil and capecitabine
FDA Approves Alecensa for ALK-Positive NSCLC
Drug is designed to block the effects of the ALK protein
FDA Approves Cooling Cap to Reduce Chemo-Linked Hair Loss
Designed for women diagnosed with breast cancer
CDC: Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills
U.S. report shows 12 million are no longer in families having trouble paying for health care
FDA Approves Kanuma for Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
For treatment of LAL deficiency, also known as Wolman disease or cholesteryl ester storage disease
FDA Approves Vonvendi to Treat von Willebrand Disease
Approved for the as-needed treatment and control of bleeding episodes in adults
AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy
Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
CDC: Cholesterol Levels Improving But More Work Needed
Adults aged 40 to 59 did not achieve Healthy People 2020 goals in 2011 to 2014
FDA Approves First Flu Vaccine Containing an Adjuvant
Adjuvant can enhance or direct the immune response of the vaccinated individual
