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FDA Approves Lonsurf for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
For patients with metastatic CRC previously treated with chemotherapy, biological therapy
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
More Than 30 Percent of Adults Are Obese in the United States
Nearly 17 percent of 2- to 19-year-olds and over 8 percent of children aged 2 to 5 are obese
Researchers Find 96 Percent of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy seen in 79 percent of all football players studied
FDA Approves New Drug for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Vraylar is an atypical antipsychotic taken once a day
CDC Resource Set to Improve Nursing Home Antibiotic Use
Resource provides practical ways for nursing homes to initiate or expand stewardship programs
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
PCPs Report Mixed Feelings About Recent Health Care Changes
Primary care providers mostly positive about impact of health information technology, divided on ACOs
FDA Orders Tobacco Company to Stop Sales of New Cigarettes
Says products didn't meet requirement that they be substantially the same as existing cigarettes
USPSTF Recommendations for Aspirin Use Vary by Age
Recommended for some patients aged 50 to 59 years; insufficient evidence for those <50, ≥70
