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Enterovirus-specific antibodies have been identified in the cerebrospinal fluid of pediatric cases of acute flaccid myelitis versus controls

Antiviral Antibodies ID’d in CSF of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases

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High levels of CSF enterovirus-specific antibodies identified in AFM cases versus controls
In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

Recommendations Updated for Nonvariceal Upper GI Bleeding

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Guidelines address preendoscopic, endoscopic, and pharmacologic management
Selection of ever-smokers for lung cancer screening based on gains in life expectancy can increase total life expectancy from screening but prevents fewer lung cancer deaths

Life-Gained Selection Maximizes Lung Cancer Screening Benefits

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Selection based on gains in life expectancy can increase total life expectancy from CT screening
The over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) has been recalled in the United States and Canada by French drug maker Sanofi.

Zantac Recalled by Sanofi

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FDA has warned that some versions of the drug contain low levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CHEST: Metoprolol Does Not Cut Time to COPD Exacerbation

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Trial stopped early due to futility with respect to primary end point and safety concerns
Among patients with mild-to-moderate acute traumatic brain injury

Tranexamic Acid Within Three Hours Cuts Some TBI Deaths

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Patients with mild-to-moderate injury treated with tranexamic acid had reduced risk for head injury-related death
For adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Exercise Intolerance May Harm Neurocognition in ALL Survivors

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Exercise intolerance tied to impaired neurocognition in adult survivors of childhood ALL
Adjuvant cyclical pressure topical wound oxygen therapy

Topical Wound Oxygen Therapy Helps Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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Adjuvant cyclical pressure TWO2 therapy better than sham control therapy for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
American Indians have a higher risk for incident atrial fibrillation compared with all other racial and ethnic groups

Atrial Fibrillation Risk Found to Be Higher Among American Indians

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Findings persisted even when accounting for many other demographic and health factors
Intrauterine growth restriction protects against allergic diseases

Lower Birth Weight May Protect Against Allergies

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However, effects might differ between allergic diseases