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Adding azithromycin cuts postcesarean maternal infections
Preincisional azithromycin reduced postcesarean maternal infections by half, and significantly cut postpartum trips to the hospital.
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2015-2016 flu vaccine 59% effective, CDC says
The CDC says preliminary data on this season’s flu vaccine show a 59% effectiveness rate against the disease.
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ACIP recommends LAIV as an option for all people with egg allergies
Live attenuated influenza vaccine will likely be recommended as an option for all individuals with egg allergies, regardless of the severity of...
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Data on two-dose 9-valent HPV vaccinations encouraging, but more needed
Studies of two-dose and three-dose 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in youth aged 9-14 years and in those up to age 26 found the...
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Vaginal ring lowers HIV transmissions in two trials
An vaginal ring infused with the antiretroviral drug dapivirine is effective and safe for reducing HIV-1 infections in high-risk women; at least...
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ACTRIMS: Ovarian decline linked to MS progression in women
Key clinical point: Anti-m<scaps>ü</scaps>llerian hormone may be a biologic marker of MS progression in women.
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Opiate drug detox appears safe in pregnancy
Contrary to conventional wisdom and standard obstetrical practice, opiate-addicted pregnant women can safely undergo detoxification during...
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Time to ‘step up’ global response to Zika outbreak
The president of the National Academy of Medicine is calling on global health organizations to create the infrastructure to prevent pandemics...
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VIDEO: Migraine plus aura doubles ischemic stroke rate
Key clinical point: Older adults with migraine and aura had twice the ischemic strokes, compared with patients with aura-free migraines. Major...
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Sleep duration linked with gestational weight gain
Both short and long sleep duration during pregnancy are associated with extremes of gestational weight gain, according to findings from a...
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Treating maternal subclinical hypothyroidism doesn’t improve childhood IQ
Key clinical point: Levothyroxine for women with subclinical hypothyroidism didn’t boost childhood cognition. Major finding: Child IQ at 5 years...