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Florida health officials are investigating two more unexplained cases of Zika infection

Two More Possible Cases of Non-Travel-Related Zika in Florida

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If all four are confirmed, they would be first instances of infection in continental United States
Clinicians should suspect coccidioidomycosis

Clinicians Should Consider Valley Fever in Some Flu Patients

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Endemic in desert regions in southwest U.S. and some areas in Central and South America
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it's strengthening label warnings on fluoroquinolones because the drugs can lead to disabling side effects

FDA Strengthens Safety Warnings for Fluoroquinolones

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Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin should be reserved for life-threatening infections
Limiting tackling during high school football practices lowers the risk of head impacts

New Rule Tied to Fewer Head Impacts in High School Football

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Restricting full-contact practices to no more than two days a week reduces head impacts
The seasonal influenza vaccine may significantly reduce mortality for patients with type 2 diabetes

Flu Vaccine Protective Against Hospitalization, Death in T2DM

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Significantly lower rates of admission for stroke, heart failure, pneumonia/influenza, all-cause-death
Many U.S. medical students use electronic health records to track the progress of their former patients and confirm the accuracy of their diagnoses

Medical Students Often Track Progress of Former Patients

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The practice is common and raises privacy issues, but overall is beneficial, researchers say
In 2014

Marijuana Poisonings in Toddlers on the Rise in Colorado

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Marijuana-laced candy, baked goods are attractive to children
The odds of surviving a stroke are slightly better for patients treated at hospitals with primary stroke centers

Primary Stroke Centers Have Slight Survival Edge

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Study finds small advantage, but only if patient gets there within 90 minutes
The American Red Cross says it has an urgent need for blood donations

American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently

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There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says
Among veterans

Meds Up Hospitalization for Dehydration, Heat-Linked Illness

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Commonly used meds linked to increased risk of hospitalization for dehydration, heat-related illness