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January 28, 2016 More young patients are being treated with antipsychotic drugs for nonpsychotic conditions such as autism and Tourette syndrome as well as for off-label indications including aggression, mood dysregulation, and impulsivity. However, based on research... by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | Archive
January 28, 2016 Childhood asthma has become more pronounced in the Western world in the past 50 years or so, and researchers suspect that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may be contributing to the problem. Danish researchers, building on observational studies,... by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | Archive
January 28, 2016 Violations at a laboratory run by Theranos could put patient safety at risk, CMS says. According to CMS, the lab violated several clinical standards and has 10 days to resolve the issues. Of particular concern was Theranos’ hematology testing,... by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | Archive
January 28, 2016 URAC—an organization that promotes health care quality through accreditation, education, and measurement—has granted 3-year full specialty pharmacy accreditation to two Hy-Vee subsidiaries, Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions and Amber Pharmacy. “URAC... by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | Archive
January 28, 2016 A joint statement from the country’s leading cancer centers calls for increased vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for approximately 27,000 new cancer diagnoses each year. “HPV vaccination represents a... by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | Archive
January 28, 2016 Lack of vitamin D during pregnancy can lead to breathing disorders early in a child’s life. Researchers tested whether prenatal vitamin D supplementation could prevent asthma or recurrent wheezing by administering specific doses to 876 women...