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The Zika virus lingers in a man's semen no longer than three months in almost all cases

Zika RNA Appears to Clear Semen After About Three Months

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But scientists say recs urging abstinence, condoms for six months after infection should still be followed
For patients with advanced systolic heart failure

PR Interval Prognostic of Cardiac Resynchronization Tx Outcome

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CRT with defibrillator more effective for reducing all-cause mortality in patients with longer PR interval
Dermoscopy with three light sources is ideal for diagnosing pityriasis rosea

Dermoscopy + Triple Light Source Reliable in ID of Pityriasis Rosea

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Classical hanging curtain sign seen in six patients with non-polarized light; in all patients with UV light
For patients with human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer

Smoking, T4 Tumors Up Distant Mets in HPV+ Oropharyngeal CA

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Increased rates of distant metastases for active smokers, T4 tumors among those with HPV+ cancer
For patients undergoing combined esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy with propofol sedation

Shorter Runway Time Linked to Better Colon Cleansing

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Shorter runway time doesn't increase residual gastric volume in patients undergoing EGD, colonoscopy
Lixisenatide is more effective than placebo for older patients with uncontrolled diabetes on their current medication

Lixisenatide Beneficial in Seniors With Uncontrolled Diabetes

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Improved HbA1c reduction versus placebo in older patients uncontrolled on current medications
The risks of adverse events are similar with short-term use of typical and atypical antipsychotic medications after cardiac surgery in seniors

Similar Adverse Event Risk for Typical, Atypical Antipsychotics

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However, greater use of brain imaging associated with atypical APMs after cardiac surgery in seniors
Health care utilization is common after appropriate and inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shock events

Health Care Utilization Common After ICD Shock Events

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Forty-six percent of shock events have related health care use, with cardiac catheterization common
Among children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Uric Acid Concentration, Fructose Intake Up NASH in Children

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Independent associations seen in cohort of obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
For severely obese patients

Bariatric Embolization Feasible for Severely Obese

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Technical success rate of 100 percent in five patients, with no major adverse events observed