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In clinical guidelines published online Aug. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

Guidelines Developed for Reducing Suicide in Veterans

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Authors examined benefits, harms of nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic approaches
Men should be included in clinical trials of new breast cancer treatments

FDA: Men Should Be Included in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

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Draft guidance that men be included in breast cancer trials issued by the FDA on Aug. 26
An Oklahoma judge on Monday ruled against one of America's biggest companies

Oklahoma Judge Fines Johnson & Johnson $572 Million Over Opioid Drug Crisis

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Verdict could have huge implications as other states and communities target pharmaceutical firms
People who were at Disneyland and other Southern California tourist attractions earlier this month may have been exposed to measles by a tourist from New Zealand

Tourist With Measles Visited Southern California Attractions

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No cases of measles have been linked to the girl yet
The recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices relating to the use of seasonal influenza vaccines in the United States have been updated for 2019 to 2020; the updated recommendations have been published in the Aug. 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-20 U.S. Flu Season

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Age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent expanded to now include children as young as 6 months
Individuals with restless legs syndrome have an increased risk for suicide and self-harm

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Suicide, Self-Harm

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Significant link persisted after excluding those with chronic conditions such as depression, insomnia
Pregnancy alters the shape of the rectus abdominis muscle

Changes to Rectus Muscles From Pregnancy May Impact Abdominoplasty

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Rectus abdominis muscle changes may contribute to problems with abdominoplasty outcomes
Survivors of childhood cancer have an increased risk for all subtypes of cardiovascular disease

Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Greater for Childhood Cancer Survivors

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Exposure to ≥250 mg/m² doxorubicin-equivalent anthracycline chemo tied to risk for CVD, heart failure
There is an increased risk for gallbladder- or biliary tract-related events among patients with type 2 diabetes taking liraglutide versus placebo

Liraglutide Ups Risk for Gallbladder, Biliary Tract Events

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Findings consistent for gallbladder stones, cholecystitis with/without gallbladder stones, biliary obstruction
Recall of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) marketing at retail stores is associated with increased subsequent ENDS initiation among youth and young adults

In-Store E-Cigarette Marketing Influences Use in Young People

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Retail store electronic nicotine delivery systems marketing recall tied to increased odds of initiation