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Sales of the migraine treatment skin patch Zecuity (sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system) have been halted after patients reported suffering burns and scars where the patches were applied

Sales of Zecuity Migraine Skin Patches Halted

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Some users have developed skin discoloration, cracked skin, and pain where patches were applied
Many young people who suffer from migraines have vitamin deficiencies

Young Migraine Patients Often Have Vitamin Deficiencies

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But study couldn't determine if supplements made a difference
Intensive blood glucose control appears to reduce the risk of retinopathy progression in patients with type 2 diabetes

Intensive HbA1c Control Cuts Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

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Patients with type 2 diabetes reduced their risk by half with intensive management
Early use of antibiotics may weaken some of the benefits of breastfeeding

Benefits of Breastfeeding May Be Compromised by Antibiotics

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Infants who received antibiotics were more prone to infections and obesity in childhood
More than half of patients prescribed opioids receive more than they need

Many Patients Prescribed Opioids Sharing Leftover Pills

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Two new U.S. studies shed additional light on opioid epidemic
The first vaccine to protect American travelers from cholera has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Cholera Vaccine for U.S. Travelers

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Liquid vaccine Vaxchora approved for adults ages 18 to 64
A treatment combining chemotherapy and an autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation could represent a major advance against aggressive multiple sclerosis

New Post-Chemo Stem Cell Transplant Promising in MS

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However, toxic side effects of strong chemo could limit use
Urinary tract infections are common in nursing home residents

UTI Prevention Strategies Lacking in Nursing Homes

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UTIs more often linked to causes other than catheter use; many facilities lack preventive measures
Among patients with stage IV bladder cancer

Sex Disparities in Chemo Use for Advanced Bladder Cancer

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Women have lower median overall survival, even after adjustment for administration of chemo
High-dose methylprednisolone does not prevent platelet decline in women with preeclampsia and platelet counts below 150 × 109/L

High-Dose Steroid No Benefit to Platelets in Preeclampsia

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High-dose methylprednisolone no benefit for women with preeclampsia, platelet counts <150 × 109/L