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Cleveland Clinic surgeons this week performed the nation's first uterus transplant. The transplanted uterus came from a deceased donor

First U.S. Uterus Transplant Performed at Cleveland Clinic

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'Life-enhancing' procedure offers women without a uterus a chance at pregnancy
From 2005 to 2013 there was a 36 percent increase in the overall rate of mastectomies

Thirty-Six Percent Increase in Mastectomies From 2005 to 2013

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Bilateral mastectomies with cancer more than tripled and those without cancer more than doubled
This flu season continues to be mild

CDC: Flu Season Continues to Be Mild; Vaccine Is Effective

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Health officials report flu vaccine is 59 percent effective so far
Fourteen U.S. cases of possible sexual transmission of the Zika virus are now under investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC: 14 Potential New Cases of Zika Sexually Transmitted

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Men who've recently traveled to endemic areas should abstain from sex or use a condom, agency says
The first rapid detection test for the Zika virus has been developed by teams at two Texas hospitals.

First Rapid Test for Zika Virus Detection Developed in Texas

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But it will only be available at hospitals that developed it for now, research team says
Briviact (brivaracetam) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat partial onset seizures in people aged 16 and older with epilepsy.

FDA Approves Briviact for Partial Onset Seizures

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Drug sanctioned for epilepsy patients aged 16 and older
Fetal myelomeningocele surgery is associated with improved long-term functional outcomes

Good Long-Term Outcomes for Fetal Myelomeningocele Surgery

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Most fMMC children are community ambulators; preschool ambulation predicts long-term ambulation
The percentage of uninsured persons is decreasing in the United States

CDC: Number of Uninsured Persons in U.S. Down Since 2013

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Increase in percentage of adults, children with private health insurance coverage from 2013 to 2015
The patient-centered medical home model of care seems to be contributing to decreases in costs and improvement in patient care

Medical Homes Contributing to Decreasing Cost of Care

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Patient-centered medical home model showing progress nationally; need for appropriate incentives
The rate of smoking during pregnancy is about 8.4 percent

CDC: Rate of Smoking 8.4 Percent at Any Time During Pregnancy

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Highest prevalence for women 20 to 24 years and for non-Hispanic American Indian, Alaska Natives