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Primary care acne treatment reduces dermatology referrals
Key clinical point: If primary care physicians initiate treatment of mild to moderate acne, they could significantly reduce referrals to...
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Minimally invasive system smooths cellulite for up to 3 years
The Cellfina system can treat up to 30 dimples in a single hour-long session, Dr. Kaminer said. The procedure costs anywhere from $2,500-$6,000...
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Publicizing benefits of HPV vaccine may drive uptick in its use
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Romosozumab, coming ACR guidelines mark recent high points in osteoporosis
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U.S. flu activity continues steady climb
Influenza-like illness (ILI) activity reached a new national high for the 2015-2016 flu season during the week ending Feb. 20, according to the...
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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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Medicare part B wellness visits up 1 million in 2015
About three-quarters of all Medicare Part B beneficiaries took advantage of at least one free preventive care service made available by the ACA...
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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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VIDEO: To optimize children’s oral health, take care of moms first
Oral health – whether poor or good – seems to run in families. Is it behavior, biology, or both?
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Project aims to improve care in the ‘4th trimester’
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are hoping to shake up the postpartum paradigm by better defining the gaps in care...