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Scientists have identified a second patient in the United States who was infected with a bacteria that is resistant to an antibiotic of last resort. The findings were published online July 11 in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

Second U.S. Case of Bacteria Resistant to Colistin

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Findings raise concerns that mcr-1 may jump to other types of resistant bacteria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Roche's cobas HPV Test as the first diagnostic to be used with cervical cells obtained for a Pap test and collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid.

Approval of First HPV Test for Use With SurePath Preservative Fluid

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For cervical cells obtained for Pap test, collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid
Medication organization devices may cause medication-related adverse events in unintentionally nonadherent older people

Medication Organization Devices Tied to Adverse Effects

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Study identifies design elements for future trials to evaluate device effectiveness in elderly
Concussion rates are rising sharply among U.S. children and teens

AOSSM: Concussion Rates on the Rise in U.S. Youth

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May be due to rise in youth sports participation, better diagnostic skills/training
As artificial infill surface weight decreases

AOSSM: High School Football Injuries Tied to Turf Composition

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Researchers recommend minimum of 6.0 pounds per square foot of infill weight
The once-daily acne treatment Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene) has been approved for over-the-counter use among patients 12 and older

FDA Approves Differin Gel for Over-the-Counter Use

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First OTC retinoid available for acne treatment among patients 12 and older
An elderly resident of Utah who died at the end of June is the first fatality in the continental United States linked to infection with the Zika virus

Utah Resident Is First Zika-Linked Death in Continental U.S.

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Patient had an underlying medical condition and tested positive for Zika
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis rarely use triple therapy (methotrexate

Triple Therapy Rarely Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

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Factors tied to intensification to triple tx include age, region, outpatient visits, glucocorticoid use
Patient variables seem not to be associated with hemoglobin A1c targets

Patient Variables Not Linked to Hemoglobin A1c Targets

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Targets not tied to demographics, medical history, physical and mental health, health service use
Postpartum readmission rates rose from 2004 to 2011

Postpartum Readmission Within Six Weeks of Delivery on the Rise

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Readmission more likely among black, publically insured patients with comorbidities