The Affordable Care Act of 2010 greatly expanded women’s access to free preventive services, particularly for sexual and reproductive health . Men didn’t fare nearly as well.The ACA guidelines’ promise of free contraception may have generated the most controversy, but the law also provides many othe

(Reuters) – Scientists have found alarming levels of the lung disease tuberculosis in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America that are resistant to up to four powerful antibiotic drugs.In a large international study published in the Lancet medical journal on Thursday, researchers found rates of both

While the drug has never been approved for treatment of PAH in children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s warning is against off-label use of the drug.Revatio, which has the same active ingredient as Pfizer’s erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, is used to improve the ability to exercise in peop

This study aimed to evaluate cost-effectiveness of peritoneal dialysis (first policy) and freely chosen of dialysis modality. Decision analysis model was constructed for cost effectiveness analysis. Parameters in the model were obtained from the literature review and Thailand Renal Replacement Therapy (TRT) registry database analysis.  201-357-25

Although HITAP strictly follows national HTA methodological guidelines, questions over the good governance of research arose from a lack of formal process guidelines. Therefore, HITAP embarked on the development of HTA process guidelines in 2011. International guidelines were reviewed in order to develop a conceptual framework, with the aim of conn

(Reuters Health) – Mercury and omega-3 fatty acids – both found in fish – appear to have opposite links to heart health, scientists have found.In an analysis of more than 1,600 men from Sweden and Finland, researchers found that men with high levels of mercury in the body had an increased risk of he

(Reuters) – U.S. antitrust officials have approved Spectrum Pharmaceuticals’ purchase of cancer drugmaker Allos Therapeutics, a $206 million deal aimed at giving Spectrum access to the Allos anti-cancer drug Folotyn.The Federal Trade Commission posted letters on its web site sent to lawyers for Allo

Coconut oil attacks the bacteria behind tooth decay and could be used in dental care products, according to research.Scientists found that coconut oil which had been treated with enzymes stopped the growth of Streptococcus bacteria – a major cause of tooth decay.Tooth decay affects 60% to 90% of chi

The government has rejected British Medical Association claims that the NHS is risking patients’ health by rationing drugs and operations.BMA head Dr Mark Porter told the Guardian that financial pressure on the NHS meant its “offer” had shrunk and it was no longer a comprehensive service.Fears patie

Fertility doctors have called for a debate around whether freezing embryos should become the main option for IVF treatment in the future.An analysis of 13,000 IVF pregnancies suggested the freezing process might be better for the mother and the baby’s health.However, some fertility specialists argue