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Scientists report that they have developed a urine test that may detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage. The findings were published in the Aug. 1 issue of Clinical Cancer Research.

Urine Test May Help ID Pancreatic Cancer Earlier

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Elevated levels of three proteins detected in urine of early-stage pancreatic cancer patients
A new prescription treatment for rosacea was approved on Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves New Topical Treatment for Rosacea

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Finacea Foam is expected to be available by prescription only beginning in September
Treatment costs for one childhood illness

Hemophilia Drugs a Big Part of State Medicaid Spending

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California-based researchers find medications for childhood hemophilia take up large share of budget
By slowing the release of nitric oxide using nanoparticles

Nitric Oxide Nanoparticles Target Inflammation in Acne

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NO-np clear P. acnes and inhibits microbial stimulation of immune response
An experimental Ebola vaccine appears highly effective

WHO: ‘Ring’ Vaccination for Ebola Very Promising

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Initial trials in Guinea show 100 percent effectiveness; larger trials are planned
Nickel dermatitis has been observed in a number of children whose symptoms resolved after avoiding contact with dimethylglyoxime-positive belt buckles. These observations have been published as a case report online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Case Report: Pediatric Nickel Dermatitis Caused by Belt Buckles

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Report describes 12 children with peri-umbilical nickel dermatitis attributed to belt buckles
For 11- to 15-year olds

Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible

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Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds
For women undergoing laparoscopic morcellation

Review: Risk of Parasitic Myoma Post Laparoscopic Morcellation

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Overall incidence of parasitic myomas 0.12 to 0.95 percent after laparoscopic morcellation
Exercise training combined with phototherapy is associated with improvements in the metabolic profiles of obese women

For Obese Women, Exercise Plus Phototherapy Beneficial

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Reduction in fat mass, delta of percentage change in fat mass, HOMA-IR index
Older smokers who experience migraines appear to be at increased risk of stroke

Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

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Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers