Actor Ben Stiller says a PSA test detected his prostate cancer and saved his life. "If he had followed the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, I would have never gotten tested at all." (CNN)
The FDA has issued a new warning about the costly drugs for HCV. FDA will require boxed warning on reactivation of HBV.
And, FDA has granted breakthrough status for Roche's rheumatoid arthritis medicine Actemra for treatment of giant cell arteritis. (Reuters)
The first living donor womb transplants have been performed by doctors at Baylor University in Dallas. Four surgeries were done but only one has succeeded so far. (TIME)
Tiny molecular machines win scientists Nobel Prize in chemistry. Jolt of energy causes machines to carry out tasks including drug delivery. (STAT)
Donald Trump set off a debate over PTSD following his comments on soldiers and veterans who have PTSD may be somewhat weaker. (Washington Post)
Second study in month reaches same conclusion on activity trackers: More steps, yes; better health, no. (AP)
Some residents of Flint, Mich., are literally worrying themselves sick about the safety of the city's water -- coming down with shigellosis because they're scared to wash their hands or bathe with it. (Stars & Stripes)
Hospital charges couple for holding newborn baby after C-section. (Fox 25)
Dr. Oz unveils iBeat smartwatch and claims it can detect oncoming heart attacks. (MedGadget)
A biotech company is programming cows to produce human antibodies that could treat disease. (MIT Technology Review)
Emergency Physicians Monthly provides a primer on the use of haloperidol.
"How to choose the best revenue cycle management company for your practice." (The Doctor Weighs In)
The case against the ABIM/MOC is detailed in this 24-minute video by Westby Fisher, MD. His charges against ABIM include: conflict of interest; illegal lobbying; using two-time convicted felon as investigator; and engaging in a "social justice experiment." (Dr. Wes)
Could a drug-checking procedure used in Europe have saved Prince's life? (AP)
Anatomy of a medical error that really was an error as experienced by a physician who was the patient. (Kevin MD)
Insurance doctor tells physician blogger during fight over CT scan: "Doctor, you are being abusive." (Authentic Medicine)
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