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Drug-induced aseptic meningitis following trimethoprim use has been described in a research letter published online Nov. 20 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

Trimethoprim-Induced Aseptic Meningitis Described

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Case report describes 87-year-old with 3 episodes; decreasing interval between dose, symptoms
For patients without diabetes with ST-segment myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Predicts MACE in STEMI

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Patients with moderate to severe fatty liver disease more likely to have impaired myocardial infusion
Pricing and availability strategies can improve nutritional quality of purchases from vending machines

Review: Changes in Vending Machines Can Promote Health

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Reducing prices and increasing availability increases sales of healthier choices
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Basal Insulin Peglispro Beats Glargine for Glycemic Control

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In T2DM, also tied to increased triglycerides, aminotransferases, and liver fat content
Long periods of exposure to air pollution -- including dust and car exhaust -- heightens cardiovascular risks for women with diabetes

Air Pollution Raises CVD Risks in Women With Diabetes

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Long-term study showed prolonged exposure linked to cardiovascular disease
The first seasonal influenza vaccine with an adjuvant has been approved for use in seniors

FDA Approves First Flu Vaccine Containing an Adjuvant

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Adjuvant can enhance or direct the immune response of the vaccinated individual
For older adults

No Direct Survival Effect for Moderate Drinking in Seniors

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Significant correlation for seniors does not persist after adjustment for health status, physical activity
More early-stage cervical cancers have been diagnosed among young U.S. women since a key provision of the Affordable Care Act went into effect

Early-Stage Cervical CA Diagnoses in Young Women Up Since ACA

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Provision allowing young adults to stay on parents' insurance may account for more screening
Nearly half of Medicaid patients with chronic hepatitis C have been denied newer direct-acting antiviral medications

Expensive Hep C Drugs Denied to Almost Half of Medicaid Patients

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Most common reason for denial was "insufficient information to assess medical need"
Too few Americans who are at risk for HIV infection are taking Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) -- a daily pill that could protect them against the virus

CDC: PrEP Rx Needs to Increase for Optimal HIV Prevention

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Medication can prevent infection with the virus in people at high risk