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One lot of alprazolam (generic form of Xanax) is being recalled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. due to potential contamination that poses a risk for infection.

One Lot of Generic Form of Xanax Recalled Due to Potential Contaminate

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So far, Mylan says it has not received any reports of harm caused by the recalled lot
Cardiologists are the highest represented specialists among patients with diabetes

Cardiologist Most Represented Specialist in Diabetes Care

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Case volume was an estimated 81 incident diabetes cases per cardiologist, lower than endocrinologists, nephrologists
The majority of physicians are dissatisfied with their current electronic health record systems

Doctors Mostly Dissatisfied With Electronic Health Record Systems

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Despite dissatisfaction, few practices considering switching systems
Greater electronic device use

Electronic Device Use Tied to Sugar, Caffeine Intake in Teens

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While energy drink consumption is declining, more electronic device use tied to more sugar, caffeine consumption
Postoperative antibiotic prescriptions are associated with reduced rates of infections after facial plastic surgery

Postop Antibiotics Cut Infections After Facial Plastic Surgery

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However, longer duration of antibiotics not tied to further decreases in infections
For postmenopausal women

Physical Activity May Lower Postmenopausal Fracture Risk

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Total physical activity linked to lower risk for hip fracture, but increased risk for knee fracture
For patients with lymphoma

Predictors of Immune Response to Hep B Shot ID’d in Lymphoma

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Dose and frequency of vaccination, sex, Ann Arbor stage, ibrutinib impact immunity effects of vaccine
A skin cancer prevention program -- "SunSmart" -- can create lasting changes in sun protection behavior and contribute to the decline in melanoma rates

SunSmart Program Ups Sun Protection Behaviors

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Findings based on decades-long study in Australia
In a head-to-head study of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists

Spironolactone Noninferior in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Spironolactone noninferior to eplerenone for preserving cardiac contractility in boys with Duchenne
Greater access is encouraged for bariatric and metabolic surgery for pediatric populations

AAP: Greater Access to Bariatric, Metabolic Surgery Urged for Youth

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Metabolic and bariatric surgery safe for youth with severe obesity; barriers to surgery should be reduced