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Kanuma (sebelipase alfa) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first treatment for LAL deficiency (Wolman disease or cholesteryl ester storage disease).

FDA Approves Kanuma for Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency

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For treatment of LAL deficiency, also known as Wolman disease or cholesteryl ester storage disease
For patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)

AFP Levels Predict Fibrosis Regression After SVR in Hep C

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Lower α-fetoprotein, HCV type 2 tied to liver fibrosis regression after sustained virological response
All children should be screened for high cholesterol

AAP: Screen All Children for Cholesterol, Depression, HIV

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American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines reflect concerns about obesity, suicide
Researchers are zeroing in on factors that may increase the risk of leukemia after breast cancer treatment

Etiology of Leukemia in Breast Cancer Survivors Explored

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Family history of cancer, inherited gene mutation seem to raise chances of secondary malignancy
The number of Americans diagnosed with HIV each year declined by about one-fifth during the past decade

CDC: HIV Rates Are Falling, but Not Among All Groups

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Diagnoses among black and Hispanic gay, bisexual men rose in past decade
Consensus guidelines have been developed for clinical management of hematologic malignancies during the perinatal period

Guidelines Developed for Perinatal Hematologic Cancers

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Diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, maternal supportive care discussed
Statin treatment is associated with reduced risk of incident cataract development

Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts

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Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
There may be a link between levels of omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder

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Researchers hope to learn whether they can benefit patients with the mental illness
For children with lactic acidosis due to severe anemia

ASH: Longer Red Blood Cell Unit Storage Noninferior

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Longer-storage RBC units non-inferior for children with lactic acidosis due to anemia
Health care workers are at high risk of glove-related hand urticaria

Glove-Related Hand Urticaria May Be Rising in Health Care Workers

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Glove-related hand urticaria described as form of symptomatic dermographism