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Tecovirimat No Aid for Time to Lesion Resolution With Mpox

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Additionally, interim analysis shows that the antiviral is safe but has no effect on pain among adults with mild-to-moderate clade II mpox

Frito-Lay Recalls Lay’s Chips Due to Milk Allergy Concerns

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No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported so far

Life Expectancy Increased From 2022 to 2023, Reaching 78.4 Years

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Results also showed age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths decreased from 2022 to 2023, after increasing over 20 years

2013 to 2022 Saw Increase in Influenza Testing at Hospital ED Visits

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Percentage of annual ED visits with an influenza test ordered or provided increased from 2.5 to 10.9 percent

USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention

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Vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, offers no benefit for preventing falls or fractures in community-dwelling seniors

Concerns Raised as Too Few U.S. Children Have Received Flu Vaccine

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CDC continues to recommend that everyone aged 6 months and older get a flu shot every year

USPSTF Issues Draft Recommendation Statement for Cervical Cancer Screening

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Screening recommended every three years with cervical cytology for women aged 21 to 29 years, every five years with hrHPV screening at age 30 to 65 years

Most U.S. Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health at Primary Care Visits

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Majority also report that screening for depression, anxiety is very important

Prior Authorization Leads to Radiation Oncology Treatment Delays, Patient Harm

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Additionally, physician survey respondents say prior authorization challenges put strain on clinic staff

7.9 Percent of People of All Ages Uninsured in January to June 2024

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No change seen in percentage of people who were uninsured from 2023 to first half of 2024; lower percentage had public coverage