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Pregnancies in Women Taking Isotretinoin Dropped Since 2006
Pregnancies reduced in women taking isotretinoin since iPLEDGE initiation in 2006, but exposure persists
Novel Test Accurately Identifies Precancerous Pancreatic Cysts
Cyst classifier test is based on clinical and imaging features, genetic and biochemical markers
Systolic, Diastolic HTN Contribute to Adverse CV Events
Systolic, diastolic HTN independently predict composite outcome with thresholds of ≥140/90 or 130/80 mm Hg
Air Pollution Found to Accelerate Aging of the Lungs
Larger effects seen for people from lower-income households
People Living With HIV Have Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Risk for heart failure and stroke particularly higher; risk for heart attack, atrial fibrillation moderately higher
Recovery From Concussion Longer for Athletes With ADHD
Athletes with ADHD had more symptoms at 24 to 48 hours, regardless of psychostimulant use
Novel PET Staging System May Help Monitor Alzheimer Disease
Positron emission tomography used to track stages of β-amyloid accumulation in vivo
WHO Declares Congo Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency
Declarations of emergency typically spur increases in global attention and aid
Recarbrio OK’d for Complicated Urinary Tract, Intra-Abdominal Infections
Drug approved to treat patients with limited or no alternative antibacterial drugs to treat infection
U.S. Drug OD Deaths Fall for First Time in Three Decades
However, U.S. drug overdose death rate remains about seven times higher than a generation ago