Obstetrics & gynaecology

Contraception access varies significantly by where people live

Across the United States, there are large differences in effective contraceptive use, according to a new study from Oregon Health & Science University, based on data from more than 8.5 million Medicaid beneficiaries.

Medications

Expert discusses FDA approval of OTC naloxone

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a recommendation that naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug commonly known as Narcan, be made available over the counter without a prescription.

Medical economics

Vaccine gap 'fueling Nigeria's diphtheria outbreak'

Low vaccine coverage and weak infrastructure have fueled a recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria, especially in rural areas beset by poor access to healthcare services, public health experts say.

Health

Narrowing the digital divide for health care

Many parts of rural America with less access to health care also have limited broadband internet that could help them take advantage of increasingly popular online health services.

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