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August 2016 Briefing – Cardiology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...

August 2016 Briefing – Allergy

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
A new biological drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
After an acute myocardial infarction

Sexual Health Often Suffers in Younger Patients Post-MI

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Many younger adults experience sexual difficulties after acute myocardial infarction
Drug-eluting stents may perform no better for patients over the long-term

Survival, QOL, CV Event Rate No Better With Drug-Eluting Stents

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But, the drug-eluting devices do lead to fewer repeat revascularizations
Fourteen genes have been identified that may help determine whether a cancer treatment could help a patient

Biomarker Score May Help Predict Response to Cancer Treatment

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Researchers say finding might help identify patients most likely to be helped by chemotherapy, radiation
Ebola virus stays present in semen longer than previously thought

Ebola Virus Lingers in Semen Longer Than Expected

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And virus is more likely to be found in male survivors older than 40, researchers report
In a case report published online Aug. 21 in the Journal of Neurological Sciences

First Case of Zika-Associated Sensory Polyneuropathy Reported

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Honduran man with Zika infection presented with sensory nerve damage
Though a growing number of Americans are able to afford prescription medications

ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions

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Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
Posttraumatic stress disorder experienced by many rescuers and other first responders of 9/11 now appears linked to cognitive impairment and dementia

9/11 Responders May Be at Higher Risk for Early Dementia

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WTC first responders who developed PTSD seem at greater risk of cognitive impairment