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Lucemyra (lofexidine hydrochloride) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

FDA Approves Non-Opioid Treatment for Opioid Withdrawal

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Lucemyra is an oral selective alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist
The combination of clopidogrel and aspirin is associated with reduced risk of major ischemic events but increased risk of major hemorrhage among patients with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack

Clopidogrel + Aspirin Cuts Ischemic Events in Stroke, TIA

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However, combination is associated with increased risk of major hemorrhage within 90 days
Diabetes-attributable nursing home costs are substantial

U.S. Nursing Home Costs Due to Diabetes Vary Greatly by State

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Per-person diabetes-attributable costs ranged from $374 in New Mexico to $1,610 in Washington, D.C.
Acute kidney injury is independently associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events

Acute Kidney Injury in Hospital Ups Risk of Later Heart Failure

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Findings based on one-year follow-up after a hospitalization complicated by acute kidney injury
Human papillomavirus vaccines protect against cervical precancer in adolescent girls and young women

Good Evidence That HPV Vaccines Protect Against Cervical Precancer

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High-certainty evidence for protection in adolescent girls and young women aged 15 to 26 years
Inhaled combined budesonide-formoterol used as needed is beneficial for mild asthma

Budesonide-Formoterol Used As Needed Beneficial in Mild Asthma

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Superior to terbutaline with respect to asthma control, non-inferior to budesonide for exacerbations
An aerobic and strength exercise program does not slow cognitive impairment among people with mild-to-moderate dementia

Aerobic + Strength Exercise Doesn’t Slow Cognitive Decline

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Moderate-to-high intensity exercise ups physical fitness but does not slow cognitive decline in dementia
One to two servings of seafood per week is recommended for cardiovascular benefits

Seafood Recommended 1 to 2 Times/Week for Cardiac Benefit

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Benefits of seafood consumption include reduced risk of cardiac death, coronary heart disease, stroke
For women

Healthful Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Hearing Loss in Women

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Inverse association between AMED, DASH, AHEI-2010 diet scores with risk of hearing loss for women
For patients with advanced cancers

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy Varies by Sex

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Magnitude of benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitors sex-dependent for patients with advanced cancers