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Use of a vaginal ring containing dapivirine is efficacious for prevention of HIV-1 infection

Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Can Help Prevent HIV-1 Infection

Findings among healthy, sexually active women from South Africa and Uganda
A novel selective JAK-1 inhibitor

ABT-494 Effective for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Studies show effectiveness for those with inadequate response to MTX or at least one anti-TNF agent
The number of people in families having problems paying medical bills fell by nearly 13 million from 2011 through the first six months of 2016

CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills

More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Starting testosterone treatment is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism

Increased VTE Risk for Men Starting Testosterone Therapy

Risk peaks in the first six months of hormone treatment, but overall odds are low
A significant number of patients with HIV have strains of the virus that are resistant to both older and newer drugs

More HIV Patients Exhibiting Multidrug Resistance

Patients resistant to older medications also have problems with newer drugs
Thirty-seven percent of premature infants receive gastroesophageal reflux medications

Preemies Often Receive Gastroesophageal Reflux Meds

Seventy-seven percent of those on medications started after NICU discharge; prolonged use common
Maternal influenza infection during pregnancy is not associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disorder

No Link for Maternal Flu Infection, Increased ASD Risk

Suggestion of increased risk for children whose mothers were vaccinated in their first trimester
Statins seem not to be associated with the risk of colorectal adenoma

Meta-Analysis: Statins Cut Risk of Advanced Colorectal Adenoma

In meta-analysis, statin use linked to reduced risk of advanced, but not any colorectal adenoma
The experimental drug CB-839 shows promise in treating kidney cancer

Drug Shows Promise in Clear Cell, Papillary Renal Cell Cancer

93 percent had tumor growth controlled for median of more than eight months, researchers report
Healthier diets may be a factor in the ongoing decline in cholesterol levels for Americans

Levels of Total, LDL Cholesterol Continue to Fall in the U.S.

Eliminating trans fats from the U.S. diet may be one factor in this healthy trend