CDC Recommendations for Flu Antivirals Remain Unchanged
A recent review of randomized clinical trial raised questions about the value of
antiviral medications for the prevention and treatment of influenza. The CDC
response states, "After careful consideration of all available evidence, CDC
guidance on the use of antiviral medications remains unchanged." CDC continues
to recommend the use of neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral drugs as an important
adjunct in the prevention and treatment of influenza. Read more
here.
Lose Weight; Save the Economy
A new report from The Trust For America's Health, "Bending the Obesity Cost
Curve," says that reducing obesity rates could lead to more than $29 billion in
health care savings in five years, $158 billion in 10 years, and a whopping $611
billion in 20 years. To read the full report, click
here.
