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Confusion between the names of the antidepressant Brintellix (vortioxetine) and the antiplatelet Brilinta (ticagrelor) has led to the wrong medication being prescribed or dispensed

FDA Warns of Confusion Between Brintellix, Brilinta

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No known use of the wrong drug, but prescribing, dispensing errors have been reported
There is an increased risk of depression among women with psoriasis

Higher Risk for Depression With Psoriasis

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Findings among women with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
Hippocampal insulin resistance may be a key mediator of cognitive deficits

Hippocampal Insulin Resistance Linked to Neuroplasticity

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Rat model with hippocampal-specific insulin resistance downregulates insulin receptor expression
Led by the American Medical Association

U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse

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Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
Adverse reactions to St. John's wort are similar to those reported for fluoxetine

Similar Adverse Effects Seen for St. John’s Wort, Fluoxetine

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Majority reported concern females, 26 to 50 years of age
The annual cost of caring for Americans with autism spectrum disorder might reach $500 billion by 2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Costs Could Top $500B by 2025

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Researchers stress need for research to find better interventions, treatments, to lower future spending
In an updated draft recommendation released Monday

USPSTF: Screen All Adults for Depression in Primary Care

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Form could be filled out during wait for visit, and patient could be referred for follow-up care
Millions more Americans have affordable health insurance

Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA

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Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
About 10 percent of cases where a drug does serious harm are not reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration within the required 15-day period

Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA

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Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
As a result of the increasing popularity of high-deductible health care plans

Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care

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Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs