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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
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
Three already existing drugs may offer pregnant women and their developing fetuses protection against the damaging effects of Zika virus

Researchers Investigate Three Drugs That Might Fight Zika

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But only one is already approved in the United States
In a survey conducted in 2013

AAP Survey Finds More Parents Are Refusing Vaccines

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However, reasons for refusing have changed in recent years
For HIV-infected adults

Major Depressive Disorder Ups Acute MI Risk in HIV-Infected

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HIV-infected adults with major depressive disorder have ~30 percent increased risk for AMI
U.S. health officials report that the Zika virus can be spread sexually even when a partner shows no signs of infection. The research was published in the Aug. 26 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

CDC: Zika Transmitted by Sex Partner With No Symptoms

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Second report highlights ties between Zika and Guillain-Barré syndrome
The potassium-competitive acid blocker vonoprazan-based triple therapy seems safe and effective compared with conventional proton pump inhibitor-based triple therapy as first-line treatment against Helicobacter pylori

Vonoprazan-Based Triple Tx Feasible for H. pylori

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Vonoprazan-based triple therapy safe and effective compared with conventional PPI-based triple tx
Children aged 8 to 11 weeks have an increased rate of intussusception hospitalization after introduction of rotavirus vaccine

Intussusception Hospitalization Rate Up at Age 8 to 11 Weeks

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No consistent change among all children aged <12 months after introduction of rotavirus vaccine
Many cases of life-threatening sepsis could be recognized and treated long before they cause severe illness or death

CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis

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Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency
A quick genetic test might one day help doctors determine within hours whether an infant's fever is from a virus or a serious bacterial infection

Genetics May Help Identify Infection in Febrile Infants

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Goal is to distinguish between bacterial, viral illness, researchers say