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Acquired MMR immunity doesn’t last to age 1 year
Although infants are born with some protection passed on by their mothers, this does not last to 1 year of age.
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Consider cutaneous endometriosis in women with umbilical lesions
Cutaneous endometriosis may occur because of seeding following abdominal or pelvic surgery.
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LAIV doesn’t up asthmatic children’s risk of lower respiratory events
This study finds LAIV as safe as IIV for children and adolescents with asthma or recurrent wheezing.
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Treatment in prison systems might lead to drop in overdose deaths
People leveraged into treatment to maintain professional licenses, including physicians, have rates of sobriety of 90% or greater after 5 years,...
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The FDA has revised its guidance on fish consumption
The FDA has revised its 2017 guidance to promote healthy intake and safer choices for children and women who are pregnant, nursing, or might...
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Tranexamic acid may not improve neurologic outcomes in patients with TBI
PHILADELPHIA – Administration of a 2-gram bolus of tranexamic acid to a patient with both TBI and ICH may improve 28...
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Louisiana HCV program cuts costs – and hassles
No prior authorization will be necessary for a specific combination of direct-acting antiviral agents starting July 15.
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AASM hypopnea definition best for detecting OSA cases, study finds
SAN DIEGO – The findings suggests that use of a 4% oxygen desaturation requirement to identify patients with OSA is too stringent.
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VIDEO: Dr. Alexis Ogdie discusses the latest research in psoriatic arthritis
Learn the latest developments in biologics and lifestyle management for psoriatic arthritis.
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No increased risk of psychiatric problems tied to isotretinoin
Isotretinoin patients may be vulnerable to psychiatric problems, but data don’t support a causal relationship.