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Young patients with first-episode psychosis face far higher mortality risk
Insured young patients with first-episode psychosis have a mortality risk that is 24 times higher than that of their peers in the general...
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Number of U.S. Zika-infected pregnancies tops 5,100
Almost 200 cases of Zika virus infection among pregnant women were reported during the 2 weeks ending March 28.
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FDA approves first home genetic health risk test
Consumers do seem to want to know.
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Inpatient cost of atopic dermatitis called ‘substantial’
Financial burden and hospitalization prevalence of atopic dermatitis is rising in the U.S.
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Safety of N9-GP for hemophilia B needs further study, FDA committee agrees
The investigational factor IX product nonacog beta pegol for the treatment of hemophilia B has a possible safety issue that had the Food and Drug...
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Birth defects found in 10% of confirmed U.S. Zika pregnancies
Among 250 pregnancies with laboratory-confirmed Zika infection, there were 24 cases of birth defects (10%).
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Long-acting growth hormone moves forward based on positive phase II data
An extended-release human growth hormone formulation offers a less-rigorous dosing schedule and potentially better patient compliance with...
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Senate committee moves Gorsuch nomination forward
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary approved Judge Gorsuch’s nomination by a 11-9 vote.
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What do doctors want from health reform?
With no apparent “repeal and replace” legislation on the table, analysts say the landscape is ripe for repairs to the Affordable Care Act. Doctors...
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Shelving of AHCA a win for patients, experts say
The decision by House Republicans to withdraw the American Health Care Act was a victory for all Americans, especially older, sicker, and poorer...
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FDA: Recall of select EpiPen products
Meridian Medical Technologies has issued a voluntary recall for 13 lots of EpiPen products, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.