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Ethical Precision Medicine Requires Relying on Scientific Evidence, Safeguarding Information
American College of Physicians offers guidance as genome sequencing technology progresses quickly.
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Too Much Phthalate Exposure Could Induce Preterm Labor
Common chemical could lead to births occurring three weeks or more early.
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COVID-19 Exacerbated Antimicrobial Resistance
CDC report indicates related infections and deaths rose 15% in hospitals in 2020.
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Two-Dose Novavax Added to List of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the fourth vaccine.
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HPV Vaccination Rate Needs Improvement
The prevalence of HPV infections and their sequelae remain high, although this is a problem that is preventable with available vaccines.
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Anticoagulation Therapy in Octogenarians with Atrial Fibrillation
In patients age 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation who were not considered for oral anticoagulants because of serious comorbidities, one-quarter of the recommended daily dose of edoxaban was superior to placebo for preventing thromboembolic events.
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Thyroid Problems Could Raise Dementia Risk
Researchers recently observed an association between hypothyroidism and dementia.
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Biden Signs Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Rights
Action aims to protect access to healthcare services, patient privacy.
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Heart Attack Treatment Timing Improves, But Inequities Remain
Women remain less likely than men to receive timely angiography after myocardial infarction.
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Cardiology Groups Standardize COVID-19 Diagnosis, Treatment Definitions
Guide provides clinicians with uniform information on symptom recognition, risk factors, testing, and more.