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FDA Expands Anthrax Vaccine Approval
Now sanctioned for adults 18 to 65 with known or suspected exposure
FDA Approves Opdivo for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Drug works by targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 cellular pathway
Drug Overdose Rates Up Substantially Among U.S. Youth
Prescription meds, heroin largely to blame, with some states hit especially hard
Two States to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
Contraceptives prescribed by pharmacists will be covered by insurance
FDA Approves Ninlaro for Multiple Myeloma
New oral medication blocks certain enzymes, hindering cancer-cell growth
Aetna Offers Targeted Health Plans for Diabetes Care
Plans include low copay for specialist visits related to diabetes, free supplies, financial incentives
FDA Grants Approval for Genetically Engineered Salmon
Agency says it's safe to eat and doesn't need special label
FDA Approves Narcan Nasal Spray to Counter Opioid Overdose
First-of-its-kind drug sanctioned to reverse effects of heroin or oxycodone use
E-Portfolio Developed to Assess Millennial Med Students
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has developed complex system to chart performance
AAFP: Telemedicine Can Enhance Access to Care
Technology's strongest points are improving access to care, providing continuity of care
