(MedPage Today) — Two studies suggest they do, but also that program is working as intended
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Watching the Apple Watch
(MedPage Today) — This new technology sounds enticing but benefits are unclear
FDA Committee Takes Second Look at Essure Contraceptive
(MedPage Today) — Implantable sterilization device may be linked to persistent pain, other adverse events
Giant Precision Medicine Study Gets Green Light
(MedPage Today) — PMI hopes to enroll 1 million U.S. residents
Morning Break: Fat Map, Price Transparency, Psych Billboards
(MedPage Today) — Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
D.C. Week: Califf Nomination for FDA Chief Wins Plaudits
(MedPage Today) — Also, uninsured population down by almost 9 million in census data
Medical Societies to CMS: Not Ready for Stage 3 Meaningful Use
(MedPage Today) — American Medical Association and others urge delay in next phase
Rate of Uninsured Drops by Almost 9 Million in 2014: Report
(MedPage Today) — The percentage of uninsured dropped from 13.3% to 10.4%, the Census Bureau said
Campaign ’16: GOP Candidates Have Little to Say About Health
(MedPage Today) — Candidates discuss medical marijuana, vaccines
Does Air Pollution Kill?
(MedPage Today) — Experts sound off on two new studies linking pollution with early mortality
Hospitals Push Docs to Improve Their Bedside Manners
(MedPage Today) — Doctors encouraged to be better listeners, serve patients’ needs
Califf Nomination for FDA Chief Gets Mostly High Marks
(MedPage Today) — But ties with industry may be an issue
Kids Decrease Risk of Myopia With More Time Outside (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Organized outdoor activities show results in randomized trial
AACR-Sponsored Poll Criticized for ‘Priming’
(MedPage Today) — Survey may have stacked deck in bid to sway Congress on research funding
Obama Taps Califf as FDA Commissioner
(MedPage Today) — Left academe earlier this year to take No. 2 job at agency
Morning Break: Dr. Oz Chastened, Sanitizer High, Ebola Is Back
(MedPage Today) — Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
Standalone EDs: The Starbucks of Healthcare?
(MedPage Today) — Medicare advisors scrutinize rapid growth of off-campus, independent emergency centers
D.C. Week: CMS Announces Plan to Stop Health Disparities
(MedPage Today) — FDA panel not impressed with Avridi reformulation
Not Enough Funding in ‘Cures’ Bill, FDA Chief Warns
(MedPage Today) — The bill contains many mandates for FDA but not a lot of funding
PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)
(MedPage Today) — This weeks topics include treatment of Chagas disease, whether tired surgeons make more mistakes, sleep and common colds, and management of chronic sinusitis