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Treatment adherence poor among Medicaid beneficiaries with lupus
Major finding: Among Medicaid beneficiaries with SLE, the average medication possession ratio ranged from 31.1% for tacrolimus to 56% for...
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Studies link maternal smoking with broad range of infant infections
Major finding: Maternal smoking was associated with both hospitalization due to any infectious disease and mortality due to any infectious disease...
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‘Supermagnet’ ingestion injuries remain a concern
Major finding: A total of 94 cases of supermagnet ingestion occurred in children between April 1, 2001, and Dec. 21, 2012, at one institution.Data...
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AAFP votes to ban energy drink sales to kids
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Obesity paradox may exist in hypertensive patients with diabetes
Major finding: The primary endpoint of major cardiovascular events was reached in 42 (15%) patients in the lowest BMI category (Q1), compared with...
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Remote monitoring reduced death in advanced heart failure
Major finding: At 1-year, the mortality of home monitoring group was 3.4%, compared with 8.7% in patients receiving standard care (P = .004).Data...
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Azelaic acid 15% gel tames women’s acne
Major finding: Azelaic acid 15% gel and adapalene 0.1% gel displayed comparable efficacy in treating women with adult acne, with median scores on...
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Atomoxetine may lead to improved driving for adults with ADHD
Major finding: After 8 weeks treatment with atomoxetine, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder patients showed significant improvement over...
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MSSA patients tolerate cefazolin over nafcillin
Major finding: Overall discontinuation for nafcillin vs. cefazolin: 34% vs. 7%, respectivelyData source: A retrospective cohort study involving...
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Breast cancer hormone therapy may affect cognitive function
Major finding: The odds of any decline in cognitive function were significantly higher in patients on hormone therapy (OR, 7.7), compared with...
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Maternal influenza vaccination effects vary by maternal characteristics
Major finding: Vaccination was associated with an overall reduction in preterm birth (OR, 0.39), with greater reductions among white women (OR, 0....