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An Action Plan for Eczema
Action plans for eczema are a fairly new concept.
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Atopic Dermatitis Associated with Smoking
Of particular concern, smoking in the home was associated with atopic dermatitis in passively exposed children.
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Orthostatic Changes in BP Among Hypertensives
Because patients may not always be forthcoming about symptoms referable to orthostatic hypotension, more routine measurement of orthostatic blood pressure changes in hypertensive patients may help identify those at risk.
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FDA Actions
In this section: FDA removes black box warning from popular smoking cessation drug, approves treatment for young eczema patients, greenlights drug for spinal muscular atrophy, and links a drug to higher bladder cancer risk.
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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.