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September 27th 2024
The estimated vaccine efficacy was approximately 58%, with only 21 patients in the vaccinated group being diagnosed with mpox.
Patient Opioid Abuse Could Depend on ER Physician
February 17th 2017A new study published today in The New England Journal of Medicine casts new light on the severity of the opioid abuse crisis in the United States. Nearly one out of 48 people who are newly prescribed an opioid will become long-term users, the study’s lead author said.
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CROI 2017: Daily Oral PrEP Effective Even in Presence of Bacterial Vaginosis
February 16th 2017Women with abnormal vaginal microbiota showed no difference in efficacy of daily oral PrEP compared to women with normal vaginal microbiota, according to data presented at the annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle.
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Walgreens and PeopleForBikes Launch 'Ride On' for Red Nose Day
February 14th 2017Walgreens and PeopleForBikes have joined together to introduce "Ride On for Red Nose Day,” two four-day professional-grade road cycling experiences that will begin April 30 to help support Red Nose Day’s mission to end child poverty.
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Several of Pharmacology Professor's Cancer Research Articles Retracted
February 14th 2017A Maryland university-led investigation resulted in the retraction of several research articles written by a pharmacology professor, and further barred him from conducting research at the university, The Baltimore Sun reported.
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Study: Yoga Provides Relief for Low Back Pain
February 13th 2017Yoga performed about the same as non-yoga exercise in terms of improving back function at 3 and 6 months, although the researchers found few studies comparing yoga to other exercise and therefore considered the evidence to be very low certainty.
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AAP Reaffirms Epinephrine as First-Line Anaphylaxis Treatment, Recommends Emergency Action Plan
February 13th 2017The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) confirms epinephrine as a first-line medication for first-aid treatment of anaphylaxis and offers up-to-date information on effective epinephrine use and emergency response plans in 2 reports published in Pediatrics.
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MinuteClinic to Offer Free "Know Your Numbers" Screenings on Valentine's Day at Locations Nationwide
February 13th 2017MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, is offering free "Know Your Numbers" heart health screenings at its more than 1,100 locations nationwide on Valentine's Day.
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