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The danger of Zika-related birth defects may be confined to maternal infections that occur during the first two trimesters of pregnancy

Zika Infection in Third Trimester May Not Harm Development

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Colombian study found no cases of microcephaly when infection occurred in 3rd trimester
An experimental antibiotic has shown promise against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in animals

Experimental Antibiotic Shows Promise in Fight Against MRSA

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Combination of antibiotics TXA709 and cefdinir successfully treated infected animals

Associated Professional Sleep Societies, June 11-15

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The Associated Professional Sleep Societies 30th Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies was held from June 11 to...
Stress and damage caused by walking or running could be a risk factor for melanoma on the soles of the feet

Soles of the Feet Should Also Be Checked for Skin Cancer

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Cutaneous melanoma is rare on feet, but often advanced when diagnosed
Patients with poorly controlled cardiovascular disease risk factors could improve their prognosis by having pharmacists help manage their care

Pharmacist Involvement Can Improve Cardiovascular Care

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Patients receiving pharmacists' care lowered their estimated future risk of cardiovascular disease
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promoting his version of single-payer health care

Potential Impact of Single-Payer Health Care Discussed

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System could alleviate administrative burden, but may have trade-offs in terms of patient care
Sleep-disordered breathing may increase the risk of serious complications in patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Ups Risk of Complications After PCI

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Nightly breathing troubles may increase risk of heart attack, stroke following the coronary procedure
An implantable ultrasound device (SonoCloud) appears to enhance chemotherapy treatment in glioblastoma

Implantable Ultrasound Device Augments Chemo in Glioblastoma

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Experimental device seems to help more chemotherapy reach tumors
Reiterating a recommendation last made in 2008

USPSTF Reaffirms Need for CRC Screen Beginning at Age 50

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U.S. advisory group says there's not enough evidence to endorse one screening method over another
Use of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate during pregnancy can reduce the rate of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Can Cut HBV Transmission

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Use of TDF in pregnancy is associated with a reduced rate of mother-to-child transmission