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A third dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended in cases of mumps outbreak in which transmission is sustained despite high two-dose MMR coverage

Third Dose of MMR Vaccine Can Help Control Mumps Outbreaks

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CDC advised third dose in recent outbreak with transmission despite high two-dose coverage
For patients with allergic rhinitis

House Dust Mite Immunotherapy Effective for Allergic Rhinitis

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Large randomized trial in Japan shows improvement in Average Adjusted Symptom Score
Women with vaginal mesh with complications have a significantly increased proinflammatory response

Proinflammatory Response in Women With Vaginal Mesh

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Significantly higher M1/M2 cytokines, chemokines, MMP-9 and -2 in women with mesh-vagina explants
Two specific plant-derived compounds may be effective in treating inflammation and pain

Plant-Derived Compounds Show Potent Anti-Inflammatory Effects

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CS, CA inhibit mPGES-1 and 5-LO activity; in silico analyses provide support for their inhibitory role
The incidence of hand

Overweight/Obesity Up Incidence of Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis

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Being overweight or obese increases incidence of OA, especially in the knee
Patients with impaired glucose tolerance face an increased risk of mortality

Mortality Up With Impaired Glucose Tolerance

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Much of the increase associated with impaired glucose tolerance due to progression to diabetes
Liraglutide (Victoza) doesn't appear to improve heart function in patients with advanced heart failure

Liraglutide Not Beneficial in Advanced Heart Failure

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No difference in heart function, disease stability or in rates of mortality, rehospitalization
Acute myocardial infarction patients who take high doses of omega-3 fatty acids for six months show improved heart function and less scarring

High Doses of Omega-3s May Help Healing After Acute MI

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Reductions seen in left ventricular systolic volume index and noninfarct myocardial fibrosis
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine serologic screening for genital herpes simplex virus infection in adolescents and adults who are asymptomatic

USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Genital Herpes

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Grade D recommendation against routine screening for asymptomatic adolescents and adults
A simple hearing test may help identify young children at risk for autism before they're old enough to speak

Hearing Impairment May Be an Early Indicator of Autism

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Researchers identify inner-ear problem that might impair speech development