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A new report commissioned by the U.S. government contends that most Americans will encounter at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime

IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error

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Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
The combination pill Lonsurf (trifluridine and tipiracil) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat metastatic colorectal cancer in patients who aren't responding to other treatments

FDA Approves Lonsurf for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

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For patients with metastatic CRC previously treated with chemotherapy, biological therapy
Health insurance deductibles have risen more than six times faster than American workers' average wages since 2010

Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages

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One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
In 2014

More Than 30 Percent of Adults Are Obese in the United States

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Nearly 17 percent of 2- to 19-year-olds and over 8 percent of children aged 2 to 5 are obese
The latest data from a brain bank that focuses on traumatic head injury show that 87 of 91 deceased former National Football League players tested positive for chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Researchers Find 96 Percent of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE

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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy seen in 79 percent of all football players studied
A new antipsychotic drug to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug

FDA Approves New Drug for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

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Vraylar is an atypical antipsychotic taken once a day
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new resource: Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes

CDC Resource Set to Improve Nursing Home Antibiotic Use

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Resource provides practical ways for nursing homes to initiate or expand stewardship programs
In 2012 there were an estimated 301 physician office visits per 100 persons

2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864

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Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
Primary care providers have mixed feelings about recent changes in health care

PCPs Report Mixed Feelings About Recent Health Care Changes

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Primary care providers mostly positive about impact of health information technology, divided on ACOs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to stop selling four new cigarette brands because submissions for these products did not meet requirements set forth in the Federal Food

FDA Orders Tobacco Company to Stop Sales of New Cigarettes

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Says products didn't meet requirement that they be substantially the same as existing cigarettes