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Conjugate typhoid vaccine safe and effective in phase 2 trials
The conjugate vaccine could be safely administered to children as young as 6 months of age.
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Dermatologists, rheumatologists differ in management of pediatric discoid lupus erythematosus
The two specialties have significant practice-based differences in their treatment of children with discoid lupus erythematosus.
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CBT for insomnia and hot flashes lifts mood in midlife
PHILADELPHIA – The intervention was effective even for women with the highest depression scores.
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Oral bioidentical combo improves quality of life, vasomotor symptoms
PHILADELPHIA – If approved, the new formulation could offer an option for women currently using compounded bioidenticals.
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Time to take the fear out of the hormone therapy conversation
PHILADELPHIA – The executive director of the North American Menopause Society says the new message is to use appropriate hormone therapy to meet...
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Patient and physician outreach boost CRC screening rates
Can outreach improve the globally low rates of adherence to colorectal cancer screening? Yes, according to two recent...
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How to have a rational approach to the FUO work-up
CHICAGO – A stepwise approach focuses on infection without ignoring the zebras.
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Thinking may be shifting about first-line AOM treatment
But a 10-day antimicrobial course is still best for younger children.
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VA shares its best practices to achieve HCV ‘cascade of cure’
The VA “cascade of cure” for HCV has achieved sharp reductions in infection rates among veterans.
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No benefit seen for routine low-dose oxygen after stroke
The large SO2S trial found no benefit for continuous or night-only routine oxygen supplementation.
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Few patients follow recommendation to use OTC benzoyl peroxide
Almost 40% of the patients in a survey said they didn’t pick up their over-the-counter acne medication recommended by their dermatologist.
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Full-spectrum family practice can still include obstetrics
“We work hard to support our members who want to continue practicing obstetrics.”
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When is it really recurrent strep throat?
Know the right first question to ask and pay careful attention to history and clinical presentation of recurrent strep pharyngitis.
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How can pediatricians help prevent preschool expulsions?
Young African American boys are particularly at risk.
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Soccer-playing girls 5 times more likely to return to same-day play after concussion
Increased likelihood for return to play stacks on top of increased risk of concussion for girls in soccer.