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Patient confidentiality rule changes meant to help fight the opioid crisis in the United States have been proposed by the federal government.

Patient Confidentiality Rule Changes Aim to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis

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A patient's consent to share their information would still be required
The eradication of malaria worldwide may eventually be possible

WHO: Malaria Eradication Not Currently Possible

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Smallpox the only human disease to ever have been wiped out
Ninety-two percent of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are attributable to HPV types targeted by the 9-valent HPV vaccine

Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine

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In 2012 to 2016, 92 percent of cancers attributable to HPV due to HPV types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine
The prevalence of celiac disease is higher among screened first-degree relatives of patients with celiac disease

Prevalence of Celiac Disease High in First-Degree Relatives

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FDRs with villous atrophy identified with high sensitivity and specificity by anti-TTG ≥2.75 of ULN
Prurigo nodularis is associated with mental health disorders

Prurigo Nodularis Associated With Mental Health Disorders

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Odds increased for mental health disorders, HIV infection, systemic illnesses
Participants in a weight loss intervention can lose weight regardless of psychiatric medication use

Weight Loss Feasible Regardless of Psychiatric Meds Use

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Weight loss amount similar for women taking and not taking psychiatric medications
The proportion of paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures performed by radiologists is continuing to increase

Radiologists Performing More Paracenteses, Thoracenteses

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2004 to 2016 saw increase in paracentesis, thoracentesis procedures performed by radiologists
Use of a four-component polypill can effectively reduce the risk for major cardiovascular events

Low-Cost, Fixed-Dose Polypill Reduces Risk for Major CV Events

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Drop in risk for major cardiovascular events even greater for those with high adherence to polypill
Children with mild asthma can use inhalers as needed

As-Needed Inhaler Use an Option for Children With Mild Asthma

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Study in African-American children shows symptom-based adjustment of inhaled corticosteroids is feasible
Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with a higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis

Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Findings show a dose- or frequency-dependent association; all antibiotic classes linked to higher odds for RA