Women’s Birth Control Rx Costs Down Due to ACA
Out-of-pocket costs for 'the pill' fell 38 percent between 2012 and 2013
Breastfeeding May Help Reduce Midlife Atherosclerosis
Unknown whether these women will have lower rates of myocardial infarction, stroke as they age
Another Study Shows Link Between SSRIs and Birth Defects
But finding doesn't prove medications caused increased risk of birth defects
Correction of Vitamin B-12 Deficiency No Benefit in Seniors
No improvement in neurologic or cognitive outcomes with supplementation among older adults
Misunderstanding of Term ‘Hypertension’ May Impact Care
Patients may think of hypertension as a psychological condition, related to too much tension
ASCO Endorses ASTRO Guidelines for Endometrial Cancer
Qualifications to guidelines include stronger statements in favor of chemotherapy in some cases
ACIP Recommends MenB Vaccine for 16- to 23-Year-Olds
Category B recommendation for short-term protection against meningitis for all aged 16 to 23
Pockets of U.S. Have Excessive Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Areas include parts of the Mississippi Delta, Appalachia, and eastern Virginia
HIV-Infected Patients Frequently Have Chronic Pain
Patients with moderate-severe chronic pain more likely to take antidepressants, prescription opioids
No ‘Downside’ With Residents Assisting During Surgery
Findings might help reassure concerned patients
