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Oral Probiotics Have No Impact on Vaginal Health in Pregnancy

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Similar decrease in proportion of normal vaginal microbiota for treatment, placebo groups
Genetic testing could help identify breast cancer patients at high risk for venous thromboembolism

Genetic Testing May Help ID VTE Risk in Breast Cancer Patients

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Older breast cancer patients with increased genetic susceptibility receiving chemo have highest risk
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Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy Seems Safe for Mother, Infant

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Finding should reassure women who get Tdap to help protect their infant against pertussis
Private sector employer-sponsored health insurance offerings were similar in 2013 and 2014

Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014

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Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
Older breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy benefit as much as younger women from breast reconstruction

Older, Younger Women Equally Benefit From Breast Recon

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No greater risk of complications for older patients; benefited as much as younger breast cancer patients
Low and high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are linked to increased mortality risk

Low and High HDL Tied to Increased Risk of Mortality

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Study casts doubt on HDL as an independent cardiovascular disease risk factor
Diabetes-related distress and depression symptom severity are risk factors for medication nonadherence in type 2 diabetes

Diabetes-Related Distress Ups Risk for Rx Nonadherence

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Depression is independent predictor of adherence; reduces the effects of diabetes distress
For older women with estrogen receptor-positive ductal carcinoma in situ

Initiation, Adherence to AIs Low for Older Women With DCIS

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About 45 percent of women initiated treatment with tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors within one year
In an article published in Medical Economics

Useful Tips Offered for Addressing Negative Patient Reviews

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Doctors should respond quickly, validate patient complaints, demonstrate willingness to take action
Health care professionals need education about the safety and effectiveness of weight loss medications

Education Needed Regarding Use of Herbal Weight Loss Products

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More than 80 percent felt that weight loss products have severe adverse effects; use should be limited