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Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a greater long-term risk for stroke that is reduced by aspirin use

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Stroke Risk

However, primary preventive treatment with aspirin may cut long-term risk for stroke
A large Canadian drug distributor sells unapproved and mislabeled medicines to Americans

FDA Warns Americans Not to Buy Drugs From Canadian Company

CanaRx sells prescription medicines at a lower cost to U.S. public, private employer programs
The number of measles cases in the New York City outbreak that began last October in the Orthodox Jewish community has reached 121

New York City Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121

No deaths have occurred, but eight people have been hospitalized and one child ended up in ICU
Egg-allergic children who undergo egg oral immunotherapy and achieve sustained unresponsiveness eat more egg and have fewer symptoms five years later

AAAAI: Egg Oral Immunotherapy Shows Sustained Benefit in Children

All children with sustained unresponsiveness ingested concentrated and baked egg

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Feb. 22-25

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held from...
Some subgroups of patients with psoriasis are at greater risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Age, Race Impact Atherosclerotic Risk With Psoriasis

Increased risk for atherosclerotic CVD seen at younger age in African-Americans with psoriasis
A new electronic decision support tool can improve the quality of asthma care in primary care settings

Electronic Decision Support Tool Can Aid Asthma Care

Use of the tool increased asthma control assessment, creation of asthma action plans
For patients with acne

AAD: Isotretinoin Exposure for Acne Not Linked to Depression Risk

Acne patients with, without isotretinoin exposure had no significant difference in depression frequency
Delaying or withholding antibiotics for older patients with a urinary tract infection is associated with an increase in bloodstream infection and all-cause mortality

Antibiotic Delay Leads to Increased Risks in Seniors With UTI

No antibiotics, deferred antibiotics tied to increase in bloodstream infection, all-cause mortality
The combination of an automated guidance system for insulin titration and support from health care professionals is safe and is associated with significant improvements in glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes

Automated Insulin System Improves Glycemic Control

Mean decrease in HbA1c greater than that seen with health care professional support only