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4 Questions Patients Are Asking About the Zika Virus
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The general population, in particular pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy, is becoming increasingly concerned about the possibility of the Zika virus spreading northward into the United States. Many […]
Naltrexone Implant Helps HIV Patients Prevent Opioid Relapse
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Slow-release implantable naltrexone is associated with better outcomes than the oral drug for HIV-positive patients with an opioid addiction, according to a study published in the April issue of The Lancet HIV.
Parenteral Antimicrobial Tx at Home Burdens Children’s Caregivers
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The overall burden of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy is substantially higher than that of oral therapy for caregivers of children on prolonged antimicrobial therapy after hospital discharge, according to a study published in the April issue of Hospital Pediatrics.
CDC: TB Incidence Declined Slightly in United States in 2017
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In 2017, tuberculosis (TB) incidence declined in the United States and modest progress was made toward global TB elimination, according to two studies published in the March 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
by modernClinician Editorial Team
On average, each dollar spent on over-the-counter medicines saves the U.S. health care system $7.20, totaling nearly $146 billion in annual savings, according to a report released March 18 by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.
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Financial Hardship From Medical Bills Common in ASCVD 
Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending 
Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs 
Doctors With Malpractice Claims More Likely to Leave Medicine 
Hospital-Onset MRSA Decreased From 2002 to 2015 
Recommendations Developed for Ulcerative Colitis Management 
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