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New research supports previous findings that erythromycin can increase the risk of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). The research also indicates that azithromycin is associated with a higher risk of IHPS when given to infants under 6 weeks old. The findings were published online Feb. 16 in the Pediatrics.

Certain Macrolides Linked With Higher Risk of Pyloric Stenosis

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Risk, though small, appears highest when medications given in first six weeks
Patients often prefer physicians with formal attire and white coats

Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire

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Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
A detailed guide has been presented for clinicians who manage dyslipidemia in HIV-infected patients. The guide

Limited Evidence on Management of Dyslipidemia in HIV

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Recommendations based on existing guidelines for general population; many gaps in knowledge
Occupational exposure to gas

Exposure to Gas, Dust, Fumes Ups Risk of Mite Sensitization

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In mite-sensitized subjects, GDF linked to physician-diagnosed asthma and wheeze
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has endorsed the American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines

ASCO Endorses ACS Guideline for Prostate CA Survivor Care

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Guideline outlines recommended follow-up care for prostate cancer survivors
Women and men below age 70 who are treated for osteoporosis have an excess mortality risk

Osteoporosis-Treated Adults Have Elevated Risk of Mortality

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Residual life expectancy for 50- and 75-year-old man starting treatment estimated at 18.2 and 7.5 years
Cancer patients rarely request unnecessary tests or treatments

Cancer Patients Rarely Demand Unnecessary Treatment, Tests

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Doctors' claims that this is fueling increasing health costs unwarranted
Women who use hormone therapy after menopause -- even for just a few years -- may have an increased risk of ovarian cancer

HRT Use, Even Short Term, Tied to Higher Risk of Ovarian CA

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Overall increase is small, though, adding one cancer per 1,000 women treated
Patients struggling with chronic kidney disease who routinely consume meat-rich

Kidney Failure Risk in CKD Up With High-Acid, Meat-Rich Diet

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Switching to regimen higher in fruits, veggies might help stave off organ failure, researchers say
Picky eating is usually a transient behavior in early childhood

Picky Eating Usually Transient Among Preschool Children

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High remittance among picky eaters; group of persistent picky eaters still picky at age 6 years