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L-carnitine appears to be safe and effective for reducing muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis

L-Carnitine May Reduce Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis

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Dose-dependent effect seen, with greater reduction tied to 1,200 mg/day
For 11- to 15-year olds

Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible

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Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds
An experimental Ebola vaccine appears highly effective

WHO: ‘Ring’ Vaccination for Ebola Very Promising

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Initial trials in Guinea show 100 percent effectiveness; larger trials are planned
By slowing the release of nitric oxide using nanoparticles

Nitric Oxide Nanoparticles Target Inflammation in Acne

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NO-np clear P. acnes and inhibits microbial stimulation of immune response
Treatment costs for one childhood illness

Hemophilia Drugs a Big Part of State Medicaid Spending

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California-based researchers find medications for childhood hemophilia take up large share of budget
A new prescription treatment for rosacea was approved on Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves New Topical Treatment for Rosacea

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Finacea Foam is expected to be available by prescription only beginning in September
Four out of 10 girls and six out of 10 boys

CDC: Too Few U.S. Adolescents Getting HPV Vaccination

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4 out of 10 girls, 6 out of 10 boys haven't started series
Only one-third of American seniors with diabetes have their disease under control as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines

Treatment Targets Not Met by Most Older Patients With Diabetes

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Only one in three have diabetes controlled as defined by ADA guidelines
Confusion between the names of the antidepressant Brintellix (vortioxetine) and the antiplatelet Brilinta (ticagrelor) has led to the wrong medication being prescribed or dispensed

FDA Warns of Confusion Between Brintellix, Brilinta

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No known use of the wrong drug, but prescribing, dispensing errors have been reported
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members