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For patients with hepatitis C virus genotype 1 and HIV coinfection

SVR Rates Up With New Regimens for HCV and HIV Coinfection

Studies show high rates for all-oral, interferon-free 3D plus ribavirin regimen, ledipasvir + sofosbuvir
Choosing active surveillance over treatment for prostate cancer may decrease the odds of survival in men with intermediate-risk cancer

ASCO: Survival Down in Some Cases of Active Surveillance

Lower survival for intermediate-risk disease, compared to low-risk cases
People who are resistant to aspirin may be at risk for larger

AAN: Aspirin Resistance Predicts More Severe Stroke

What causes aspirin resistance isn't known
Men who've had testicular cancer may be at increased risk for prostate cancer

ASCO: Testicular Cancer May Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer

But it's too soon to make any recommendations, and overall risk is low, researcher says
A centralized statewide reminder system for immunizations may be a more reliable way to increase overall vaccination rates than reminders from a doctor's office

Centralized Reminder System Could Increase Vaccination Rates

Centralized notification system might be more effective than doctors' office messages
The water used to mix baby formula plays the biggest role in whether formula-fed babies are exposed to increased levels of arsenic

Water Used to Mix Baby Formula Plays Role in Arsenic Level

Researchers find overall amounts low, but recommend testing privately supplied tap water
In the United States

Quality of Care Lacking for ESRD in Lupus Nephritis

Minority race/ethnicity and lack of private insurance associated with inadequate care in U.S.
Patients with allergic rhinitis may have an increased risk of developing nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nasal Allergies Tied to Increased Nasopharyngeal Cancer Risk

Even higher risk seen for patients with repeated visits for allergic rhinitis
Undiagnosed and untreated people with HIV may be responsible for more than nine out of 10 new infections

Undiagnosed/Untreated HIV Implicated in Most New Cases

Findings suggest there's a long way to go in containing spread of the disease
People with low levels of vitamin D appear to have an increased risk for type 2 diabetes

Low Vitamin D May Be More Closely Tied to DM Than Obesity

Vitamin D levels more closely linked to glucose levels than body mass index