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Many patients with severe acne remain on antibiotics too long before they are prescribed more effective medication

Doctors May Wait Too Long to Up Rx for Severe Acne

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Research suggests many patients staying on antibiotics too long
Lynparza (olaparib) targets mutations found in about 30 percent of men with prostate cancer

Ovarian Cancer Rx Promising for Prostate Tumors

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In small study, olaparib targeted gene mutation in men who had failed other therapy
Concurrent use of heroin and prescription opioids is increasing

More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin

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Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute
In a new study on how often medication errors occur during surgery

ASA: Peri-Op Medication Errors Far Too Common

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And most of the mistakes are preventable, researchers report
When it comes to treating seniors with diabetes

Many Seniors May Be Overtreated for T2DM, Hypertension

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Physicians may be concerned about malpractice claims or performance measure variables
Two new studies raise the possibility that statins may blunt the effectiveness of flu vaccines in seniors. The research is published online Oct. 28 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Flu Vaccine Slightly Less Effective in Patients on Statins

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Research suggests cholesterol-lowering meds linked to lower levels of influenza antibodies in seniors
All packs of Auvi-Q injectors are being recalled in the United States as some may not deliver the correct dose of epinephrine

Sanofi Recalls Auvi-Q Injectors Used to Treat Anaphylaxis

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Injectors may not deliver right amount of drug
The melanoma drug Yervoy (ipilimumab) can now be used to reduce the risk of the recurrence after surgery

FDA Approves Expanded Use for Melanoma Drug

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Yervoy can now be used after surgery to reduce risk of skin cancer returning
Human papillomavirus vaccination rates among American girls remain too low

CDC: Not Enough Young Girls Getting HPV Vaccination

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Need to increase delivery of the vaccine at the recommended ages of 11 or 12 years
In patients with myofascial pain syndrome

Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain

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Findings following trigger point injections for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome