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A coalition of health care industry leaders hosted a meeting Thursday in Washington, DC, to examine how to address this problem.

In a study supporting the American Thoracic Society guidelines, weight-loss interventions, have been found to correlate with improvements in obstructive sleep apnea severity, cardiometabolic comorbidities, and quality of life.

Pharmacies closed by Hurricane Florence are working to re-open as customers are being directed to open stores in or near the affected areas, and some pharmacies are going even further to assist staff and customers as they recover from the storm’s impact.

The vaginal inserts can reduce symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings.

Having an emergency plan helps health care providers, pharmacies, and patients protect themselves and necessary medications, during a disaster event and in the aftermath.

Patients with asthma with certain genotype combinations demonstrate more intense symptoms when combined with a close proximity to roadways, suggesting that traffic-related air pollution exposure may affect the likelihood of asthma diagnosis and exacerbations, according to a recent study.

World Suicide Prevention Day brings awareness to mental health issues around the globe, with over 300 activities in 70 countries reported last year, according to the World Health Organization.

This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, medical product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. The Week in Review highlights a Contemporary Clinic article each week, and is a can't miss for the busy healthcare professional.

The CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and its federal advisory committee Control Board of Scientific Counselors has released a new set of guidelines for the comprehensive care of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury, such as concussion.

Older women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer have a higher risk of experiencing a decline in their ability to function physically, according to a new study.

Although the incidence of Chlamydia trachomatis infections remains high among young women (ages 14-24), new data presented at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2018 STD Conference indicate that prevalence of the sexually-transmitted infection (STI) is decreasing.

The approvals of Delstrigo and Pifeltro are based on findings from 2 phase 3 clinical trials.

Officials with the FDA have approved Bayer’s antihemophilic factor [recombinant] PEGylated-aucl, BAY94-9027 (Jivi), for the routine prophylactic treatment of hemophilia A in previously treated adults and adolescents 12 years of age or older.

Food products prepared by adding liquid nitrogen at the point of sale, immediately before consumption, have the potential for serious injury, and the FDA is advising consumers to avoid eating, drinking, or handling these products.

The voluntary recall of 1 lot of CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist was expanded to include all nasal products and baby oral gels manufactured at the same Florida facility.

Heavy alcohol consumption at an early age may be linked to a 3-fold increased risk of being diagnosed with high-grade prostate cancer, according to a new study.

The benefits of taking aspirin to prevent a second or subsequent cardiovascular event have been well established in previous studies but the effectiveness of taking aspirin to prevent a first cardiovascular event has been unclear,

A substantial amount of evidence exists linking diabetes with heart disease, and The Framingham Heart Study was the first to show that patients with type 2 diabetes are more susceptible to heart disease.

While disabilities are very common, awareness and access to care need to be addressed, according to the CDC.

The FDA has announced it is extending the expiration dates on some EpiPen products in an effort to mitigate shortages of the life-saving medication.

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants' 2017 Statistical Report on Certified PAs shows the impact that PAs are making on patient care.

US life expectancy rates are dropping, while trends show a surge in young adult and midlife mortality, according to recent studies.

Officials with the FDA have given approval for marketing Brainsway’s Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder.

Rheumatoid arthritis the most common type of arthritis, is believed to be triggered by a mix of environmental and genetic factors.

The benefits of transplanting kidneys from donors with hepatitis C virus (HCV) may outweigh the risks for individuals in need of a lifesaving organ transplant, according to a new study.

In its annual ranking, U.S. News & World Report named the Mayo Clinic the nation's Best Hospital.

Children who were treated with canine assisted interventions (CAI) were reportedly more attentive, and experienced improved social skills after 8 weeks compared to those who received traditional interventions, according to a recent study.

The FDA approved for marketing Natural Cycles Nordic AB’s mobile app, which utilizes the fertility awareness method of contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Patients with HIV have a high likelihood of developing depression related to their diagnosis, according to a recent study, and many of these individuals do not seek medical care.

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