Medications

New HPV approved after international phase 2/3 trial

Approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the United States and another 4,000 die annually from the disease. However, most cervical cancers are preventable through immunization against the ...

Health

Guidance offered for ethical referrals within ACOs

(HealthDay)—For accountable care organizations (ACOs), referrals within the ACO can be ethical as long as their selection is influenced in a manner that is transparent, with appropriate metrics and the right incentives, ...

Health

EU food labels to help allergy sufferers

New EU labelling rules taking effect Saturday require restaurants and other businesses to tell customers if their food could trigger allergies or raise other health concerns.

Health

Confidential discussions are key to improving teen health visits

Teens who have the option to privately and confidentially discuss health concerns with their doctor are more likely to talk about reproductive health, mental health, issues at school, and some self-care topics than they would ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Two new MERS deaths bring Saudi toll to 107

Saudi health authorities announced Wednesday two new deaths from the MERS coronavirus in the kingdom, where 16 more infections were also detected.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Egypt reports first case of MERS virus

Egyptian authorities have detected the first case of a dangerous SARS-like virus in the country, the state news agency said Saturday.

Pediatrics

Risk-taking young people need better health services

(Medical Xpress)—Comprehensive health assessments and supports need to be more widely available for young people attending secondary schools in New Zealand, according to a new study.

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