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The Zika virus contains 10 proteins

Zika Virus Proteins NS4A, NS4B Associated With Microcephaly

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Discovery might one day lead to a way to prevent the birth defect, researchers say
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome

M. pneumoniae Infection Linked to Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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Anti-GalC antibodies found in adults, and more often in children, with GBS
Twenty-four weeks of empagliflozin + metformin correlates with a significantly greater reduction in hemoglobin A1c compared with once-daily empagliflozin or twice-daily metformin

Greater Drop in Hemoglobin A1c With Empagliflozin + Metformin

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Greater reductions in HbA1c, weight compared to empagliflozin or metformin alone
Use of topical iodine can cause overestimation of blood glucose readings

Topical Iodine Can Cause Overestimation of Blood Glucose

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Case report: 28-year-old pregnant woman with variable glucometer readings after topical iodine use
The interaction between grapefruit juice and midazolam varies based on grapefruit juice-related characteristics such as the amount of furanocoumarin

Grapefruit-Midazolam Interaction Varies With Juice Characteristics

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Grapefruit juice-drug interaction varies based on amount of furanocoumarin constituents in juice
Implementation of a hand hygiene program can improve compliance with hand hygiene and reduce health-care-associated infections

Hand Hygiene Program Improves Hygiene Compliance

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Significant decrease seen in overall health-care-associated infection rate, linked to overall savings
The overall health system burden of exacerbations in patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is considerable

Considerable Health Care System Burden for Undiagnosed COPD

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Despite fewer symptoms than diagnosed patients, they use similar health services for exacerbations
Rosacea is associated with increased risk of some gastrointestinal diseases

Rosacea Tied to Higher Risk of GI Diseases

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Possible pathogenic link is unknown, researchers say
Just over two-thirds of patients retain an "acceptable" amount of key information following warfarin counseling

One-Third of Patients Don’t Retain Important Warfarin Info

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There is further drop off in information retention six weeks after initial counseling
A regimen of brain training has restored partial sensation and muscle control in the legs of eight patients paralyzed by spinal cord injuries

Brain-Machine Interface May Help Restore Mobility in Paraplegics

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Combination regimen appears to "jump-start" reconnection between mind and body