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Spending on Primary Care Continues to Lag in the U.S.

Authors say increasing investment in primary care could slow future health care spending growth

Vijoice Granted First Approval for Treatment of PROS

Real-world data show 27 percent of patients with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum treated with Vijoice had radiological response at 24 weeks

For women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Soy Isoflavones Beneficial in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Improvement in markers of insulin resistance, hormone status, triglycerides, oxidative stress
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations have been updated to include the influenza vaccination for the 2020 to 2021 season; the recommendations were published in the Aug. 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

ACIP Issues Recommendations for 2020 to 2021 Flu Vaccination

Components of influenza vaccines updated for 2020-2021; two new vaccine options available for seniors
The prodrug valacyclovir reduces viral load in HIV-1 infected herpes simplex virus-2-seronegative patients

Valacyclovir Cuts Viral Load in HIV-1+/HSV-2 Seronegative

Prodrug valacyclovir active in HIV-1 infected patients who are HSV-2 seronegative

Two Doses of mRNA-1273 Effective Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Vaccine effectiveness against infection with delta variant declines with increasing time since vaccination

Among patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)

Purified CBD May Help Treat Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Those taking CBD versus placebo had greater reduction in seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

Poll Finds Many Parents Hesitant to Get Younger Children Vaccinated

Only 29 percent of parents of children younger than 18 years of age said they would get their child vaccinated 'right away'

There is no evidence that use of hydroxychloroquine alone or with azithromycin reduces the risks for mechanical ventilation or death from any cause in patients hospitalized with COVID-19

Hydroxychloroquine Seems Not to Cut Ventilator Use in COVID-19

Risk for death from any cause higher for HC alone, similar for HC+AZ compared with no HC
Youth prescribed antipsychotic medication should be monitored for exaggerated weight gain

Review: Monitor Weight for Youth on Antipsychotics

SSRIs and SNRIs may improve weight status in short term, but not long term