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Two experimental therapies show promise in management of Crohn's disease.

Two New Strategies Show Promise in Treating Crohn’s Dz

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Stem cells, fecal transplants show promise but more research needed
An innovative interdisciplinary program

Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills

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Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Most physicians have barely begun to deal with issues relating to documentation associated with the transition to the International Classification of Diseases

Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision

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Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Significantly more adults in Florida and Texas struggle to pay medical bills or pay off medical debt over time compared with residents of New York and California

Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida

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California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Nearly all pharmacists have experienced upswings in the acquisition costs of generic drugs

Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs

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Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Topiramate (Topamax) used for migraine headaches has been linked to increased odds of eating disorders in some teens. The report was published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Migraine Medication Linked to Eating Disorders in Teens

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Case reports don't prove the medicine caused problems, however
The incidence of melanoma is falling among American children

Cases of Melanoma Declining in U.S. Children

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Researchers credit better education on risk of UV rays, changes in children's play
Physicians have only 45 days to review and dispute reports regarding their financial ties to drug and medical device manufacturers reported under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data

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Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
The use of long-acting

CDC: Long-Acting Contraceptive Use Rising Among U.S. Teens

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U.S. government report says implants and IUDs are effective and safe options
Stethoscope hygiene is rarely performed by trainee physicians

Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene

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After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent