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Two novel DNA Zika virus vaccines set for human trials
The search is on for clinical trial participants to help verify whether two genetically based vaccines that lowered Zika virus viremia in infected...
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A quarter of hypertensive Medicare enrollees are nonadherent
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WHO updates ranking of critically important antimicrobials
In light of increasing antibiotic resistance among pathogens, the World Health Organization has revised its global rankings of critically...
Conference Coverage
Zika’s not the only mosquito-borne virus to worry about
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – As the spread of Zika virus continues to garner attention in the national spotlight, two other mosquito-borne viral...
Conference Coverage
Data are mixed on cancerous transformation of cardiac mucosa in Barrett’s esophagus
CHICAGO – The risk arising from this nonintestinal metaplasia growth is probably quite low in real life, but the extant literature gives doctors...
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Gluten-free adherence triples while celiac disease prevalence remains stable
The number of people adhering to a gluten-free diet more than tripled between 2009 and 2014, despite the fact that the prevalence of celiac...
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Parents support school-based HPV vaccination
Approximately 86% of middle school students were vaccinated against HPV in a school setting in a review of data from a service project involving...
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FDA rule will pull many consumer antibacterial soaps from market
Companies have 1 year to remove ingredients such as triclosan and triclocarban from over-the-counter antiseptic wash products.
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Prostate cancer incidence continues to decrease after recommendation against screening
Key clinical point: Incidence rates for localized- and regional-stage prostate cancer continue to decline. Major finding: The incidence rates for...
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Study reinforced value of preconception IBD care
Key clinical point: Preconception care with intensive follow-up seems to help prevent relapse of IBD during pregnancy. Major finding: Women who...