Health
Being uninsured in America will cost you more
Being uninsured in America will cost you more in 2015.
Dec 29, 2014
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Immunology
Study finds most patients do not use inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors correctly
For people with asthma or severe allergies, medical devices like inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors, such as EpiPen, can be lifesaving.
Dec 16, 2014
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Support for electronic health information varies with use
(HealthDay)—Consent and purpose are important for public support of secondary uses of electronic health information, according to a study published in the Dec. 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Dec 16, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
IMF, World Bank policies may share blame in Ebola crisis
Alpha Conde, the president of Guinea, was stunned. In front of him, Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, had just called for an increase in the country's budget deficit so that it could ...
Nov 19, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
World Bank proposes global epidemic fund in wake of Ebola
World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim warned Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in west Africa could trigger famine, and called for the creation of an international emergency fund for epidemics.
Nov 18, 2014
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Health
Physicians prescribe less brand name drugs when EHR default settings show generics first
Programming electronic health records to make generic drugs the default choice when physicians write prescriptions may offer one way to reduce unnecessary spending and improve health care value in the face of spiraling U.S. ...
Nov 17, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Knowing genetic risk of cancer doesn't change behavior
(HealthDay)—Knowledge of genetic colorectal cancer (CRC) risk does not influence screening behavior, according to research published in the Oct. 21 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Oct 27, 2014
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Health
Experimental tx shouldn't replace critical care for ebola
(HealthDay)—Use of medications and vaccinations that have yet to be formally approved should not be a replacement for standard critical care, according to an ideas and opinions piece published in the Oct. 14 issue of the ...
Oct 14, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UN chief: 20 times more Ebola aid needed
The presidents of three Ebola-stricken West African nations made urgent pleas for money, doctors and hospital beds Thursday and representatives of nations gathered for a World Bank meeting promised to send more aid quickly.
Oct 9, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
BBC begins nightly Ebola service in west Africa
BBC World Service radio on Monday began nightly Ebola broadcasts for west Africa, concentrating on efforts to combat the virus across the region.
Sep 22, 2014
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