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USPSTF: Not Enough Data on E-Cigarettes As Cessation Aid
More and better data is needed, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
FDA Petitioned to Stop Sales of Essure Implant
Reported complications include back and pelvic pain, dislodged coils, heavy prolonged menstrual periods
Five ‘Top Issues’ to Be Discussed at AMA Medical Student Forum
Issues include vaccination, Medicaid expansion, health care economics, loans, opioid epidemic
FDA Approves Raplixa to Help Control Surgical Bleeding
Spray-dried fibrin sealant promotes clotting when other methods are 'ineffective or impractical'
FDA Approves First Generic Abilify
For treatment of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
FDA Approves Kybella for Reducing Submental Fat
Use for fat outside submental area not approved, not recommended
HHS: New Recommendation for Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water
Move is attempt to prevent fluorosis caused by overexposure to the mineral
Microneedle Patch Could Offer Alternative Mode of Vaccination
Designed to be easier to use, safer, more portable than syringes
National Health Alert Issued Over HIV Outbreak in Indiana
More than 140 cases linked to injection drug use reported in rural Indiana
ACP Supports Ban on Flavoring, Ads for E-Cigarettes
Backers of devices say bans may drive some smokers back to cigarettes
