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Go the Distance When Treating Otitis Media
A recent study revealed that reduced-duration antimicrobial treatment resulted in less favorable outcomes than standard-duration treatment.
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Ebola Vaccine Shows Promise
An Ebola virus vaccine tested during the recent 2013-2016 outbreak in West Africa appears to be highly effective.
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Immobilization Affects Drug Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism
Low-molecular-weight heparin is not effective at preventing symptomatic venous thromboembolism after knee arthroscopy or for patients treated during the full period of immobilization due to casting.
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Report: Access to Biosimilars May Increase Access to Treatment for Cancer Patients Worldwide
A new biosimilar to trastuzumab has proven effective in treating women without prior treatment for ERBB2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer.
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Which Artery is the Culprit?
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: a topical treatment for premature ejaculation; a meditation on novel oral anticoagulants; benefits of lung cancer screening among veterans.
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Insulin Glargine and Lixisenatide Injection (Soliqua)
A new treatment indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled on basal insulin or lixisenatide.
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Migraine and Stroke: Data Are Accumulating
The relationship between migraine and stroke is controversial, and findings vary across different population studies.
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White-coat Hypertension: Does It Predict Cardiovascular Disease?
The risk of cardiovascular events in white-coat hypertension subjects is comparable to age and risk-adjusted normotensive controls.
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Common Triggers of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Physical exertion and anger or emotional upset are common one hour before the onset of symptoms of acute myocardial infarction.