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The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD

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Medication approved to treat children aged 4 or older with asthma, adults with asthma or COPD
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not appear to improve asthma control in teens and young adults who are overweight or obese

No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens

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Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control
The proportion of fractures/dislocations

More Severe Injuries Sustained at Jump Parks Versus Home Trampolines

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Proportion of fractures/dislocations, lower-extremity fractures, fractures in adults higher at jump parks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration was given an "F" in a new American Lung Association report card evaluating tobacco prevention programs.

FDA Receives an ‘F’ in Tobacco Prevention Report Card

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American Lung Association releases State of Tobacco Control 2019 report
An expanded recall of ibuprofen oral suspension drops that may contain higher-than-specified levels of ibuprofen that could harm infants' kidneys has been announced by Tris Pharma

Expanded Recall Announced for Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops

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Higher levels of ibuprofen concentration found in some units may cause harm to infants
Only one in five children and adults with type 1 diabetes in the United States achieve American Diabetes Association goals for glycated hemoglobin

Few Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Meeting HbA1c Goals

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Glycemic control not better in 2010 to 2018, despite more use of insulin pumps, continuous monitoring
From 1976 to 2016

1976 to 2016 Saw Drop in Firearm Ownership in Families

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However, proportion of white families who have young children and own handguns increased
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has reaffirmed the recommendation for use of ocular prophylaxis for gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation statement published online Jan. 29 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Eye Infections in Newborns Advised

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USPSTF reaffirms use of antibiotic ointment to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum
A statewide public health emergency was declared in Washington after a measles outbreak near Portland

Washington State Declares Health Emergency as Measles Spreads

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Individuals may have been exposed to measles at more than three dozen locations
Children born by medically assisted reproduction have an increased risk for adverse birth outcomes; however

Adverse Birth Outcomes Up With Medically Assisted Reproduction

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But risks are mainly attributable to factors other than medically assisted reproductive treatment