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Metamizole seems to be safer than other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and causes fewer gastric and duodenal ulcers in postoperative pain management

Metamizole Could Be Alternative to Classical NSAIDs

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Fewer gastric, duodenal ulcers with metamizole; limited risk of bleeding in post-op pain management
Children who suffer from epilepsy or febrile seizures may face a higher risk of also having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Epilepsy, Febrile Seizures in Childhood May Raise ADHD Risk

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Risk of ADHD more than three times higher than for those without a history of either condition
Recommendations for the use of antiretroviral therapy in HIV infection have been updated for adults

Recommendations Updated for Use of Antiretroviral Tx in HIV

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Preexposure prophylaxis for at-risk individuals; postexposure prophylaxis for after exposure
For physicians with faculty appointments at 24 U.S. public medical schools there are significant salary differences between men and women

Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians

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Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
Antibiotic exposure is associated with increased odds of obesity among young children

Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Odds of Child Obesity

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Increased likelihood of early childhood obesity with repeated antibiotic exposures
Appendicitis should be considered for older adults presenting with abdominal pain or nonspecific symptoms

Appendicitis Should Be Considered Among Elderly

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Two cases reported of seniors with atypical presentation, including nonspecific symptoms
A drug used to treat leukemia

Nilotinib Shows Early Promise for Parkinson’s Disease

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Medication generally found safe, and study findings hint at a benefit
More older Americans with chronic health problems are opting to live at home

Greater Numbers of U.S. Seniors Are Being Cared for at Home

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Sharpest increase in home care observed among older Americans with milder disabilities
HIV transmission is highly unlikely among heterosexual couples who have sex without condoms when one partner carries the virus but takes antiretroviral therapy

Small HIV Infection Risk in Condomless Sex With Use of ART

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Study suggests transmission risk is low if infected person adheres to antiretroviral treatment
Patients who develop heart failure after myocardial infarction may also face a higher risk of cancer

Post-MI Heart Failure Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

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However, cancer mortality rates similar for those with heart failure and those without