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Even though the Ebola outbreak in Congo recently caused deaths in neighboring Uganda

WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not Global Emergency

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Agency says outbreak is an 'extraordinary event' of deep concern but not a global emergency

American Diabetes Association, June 7-11

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The American Diabetes Association 79th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held from June 7 to 11 in...
Among black women in the United States

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Varies by Birthplace for Black Women

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Prevalence of triple-negative breast cancer lower for Eastern African- versus U.S.-born black women
For patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer disease

Nilvadipine Increases Cerebral Blood Flow in the Hippocampus

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CBF did not significantly change in posterior cingulate cortex, other regions of interest in Alzheimer disease
Use of pantoprazole for up to three years to prevent upper gastrointestinal events in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy with aspirin and/or rivaroxaban has a similar safety profile to placebo except for an increased risk for enteric infections

PPI Use for Up to Three Years Safe During Anticoagulant Tx

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Safety profile did not differ for pantoprazole versus placebo except greater risk for enteric infections
Implementation of an electronic consult (e-consult) program at an academic allergy/immunology practice showed increasing use of e-consults for new consults

Study Examines Use of Electronic Consults for Allergy/Immunology

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E-consults used more often than in-person consults for adverse drug reactions
In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 17 in Pediatrics

Recommendations Developed to Prepare Children for Camp

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Parents should discuss camper health needs with camp staff before enrolling their children
U.S. travelers need to be aware of measles in Europe and should ensure children are adequately vaccinated

U.S. Travelers Should Be Aware of Measles Risk in Europe

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Risk up for inadequately vaccinated individuals visiting Europe, those in contact with infected travelers
Increasing the length of nightly sleep may help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders

Review Suggests More Sleep May Lower Cardiometabolic Risk

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Authors note lack of studies on whether extending sleep improves cardiometabolic health in adults
Higher soy consumption is linked to fewer osteoporotic fractures in younger breast cancer survivors

High Soy Intake May Cut Fracture Risk in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors

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Findings seen among pre-/perimenopausal survivors of stage 0 to III breast cancer