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Trump bars abortion referrals from family planning program
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has finalized sweeping changes to the federal Title X family planning program, pulling back...
News from the FDA/CDC
Influenza activity continues to increase
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FDA: More safety data needed for 12 sunscreen active ingredients
Only two – titanium dioxide and zinc oxide – are generally recognized as safe and effective and not misbranded, officials said.
Letters from Maine
A.I. and U
Dr. William G. Wilkoff describes how artificial intelligence is finding its way into the practice of medicine.
Beyond the White Coat
Pseudoscience redux
Dr. Kevin T. Powell highlights some developments in social media regarding fake news, some relating to vaccination.
Conference Coverage
Experts: Consider enteral therapy in CD, with caveats
LAS VEGAS – Speakers say it might reverse Crohn’s disease – if patients can put up with it.
From the Journals
Trametinib effectively treats case of giant congenital melanocytic nevus
Intractable pain and pruritus resolved completely, which contributed to dramatic improvements in quality of life.
From the Journals
Health spending: Boomers will spike costs, but growing uninsured will soften their impact
CMS actuaries paint a complicated picture of health spending – and even predict a rise in physician wages.
Conference Coverage
McAneny: Transparency needed for meaningful talk on drug pricing
WASHINGTON – Transparency in marketing needs to be achieved in a way that does not hinder development of life-saving therapies, says AMA President...
Conference Coverage
House committee passes AMA-endorsed firearm bill
WASHINGTON – H.R. 8 would require a background check on all firearms transfers, including private sales, with...