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The Zika virus likely arrived in the Americas between May and December 2013

Genome Sequencing IDs Time of Zika’s Arrival in the Americas

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Findings suggest one person carried the virus to the region in 2013
Parkinson's disease patients who are given antipsychotics to treat dementia and psychosis may be more likely to die early

Antipsychotics May Up Early Mortality Risk in Parkinson’s

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Unclear whether the medications or the disease are the key factor; study only shows an association
Rosacea may be linked to an increased risk for Parkinson's disease

Risk of Parkinson’s Disease Increased for Rosacea Patients

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Research found an association, but no cause-and-effect relationship between the two conditions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to ban most powdered medical gloves

FDA: Most Powdered Medical Gloves Should Be Banned in U.S.

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Side effects include airway and wound inflammation, agency says
A case before a state supreme court could potentially expose physicians to large fines based on a legal technicality relating to what they should have known

Case Before Supreme Court May Expose Doctors to Large Fines

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Case surrounds whether liability under IFPA can be based on what a practice should have known
Declines in cognition could have a greater impact on the ability of Parkinson's disease patients to converse than physical impairment

Cognitive Impairment Affects Speech of Parkinson’s Patients

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Those with cognitive difficulties struggle to follow conversations or recall words
Bevacizumab (Avastin) used to treat retinopathy of prematurity may be linked to serious disabilities such as cerebral palsy and hearing loss

Bevacizumab Use in Preemies Associated With Disabilities

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Infants given the drug for retinopathy of prematurity more likely to have neurological complications
During the first two months of this year

CDC: 116 Travel-Associated Zika Cases in U.S. So Far This Year

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Nearly all had a probable link to travel to a Zika-endemic area outside the United States, agency says
Spending on prescription medications for insured Americans increased about 5 percent in 2015

Spending on Prescription Meds Up About 5 Percent in 2015

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Increase due to increased medication use and higher prices; increase about half that of 2014
Some major U.S. cities

Predictions Made for Zika Arrival in U.S. Cities This Summer

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Weather and travel patterns could expose people as far north as New York City