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The safety of the 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine has been confirmed

Studies Confirm Safety of 9-Valent HPV Vaccination

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Studies based on searching Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, six Vaccine Safety Datalink sites
A high proportion of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease do not achieve recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goals

AHA: Many With Atherosclerotic CVD Not Meeting LDL-C Goals

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Of those patients receiving only a statin, 67.0 percent did not achieve recommended LDL-C goal
Progress has been made in slowing antibiotic resistance-associated deaths

Some Progress Made in Slowing Antibiotic Resistance-Linked Deaths

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Deaths decreased 18 percent since 2013 report, but more than 2.8 million infections occur each year
The checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers

Pembrolizumab Prolongs Survival in Advanced Head, Neck Cancer

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Authors recommend pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, as first-line treatment
For patients with chronic hepatitis C infection

Treatment Response Rates High for Seniors With Hep C Infection

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Sustained virologic response rates similar for patients 65 years and older, patients younger than 65 years
About 2.7 million emergency department visits for sports injuries occurred during 2010 to 2016

About 2.7 Million ED Visits Reported for Sports Injuries in 2010 to 2016

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Analgesics were given or prescribed at 63.9 percent of ED visits; percentage increased with age
The risk for disability worsening is increased for individuals with multiple sclerosis and comorbid depression

Risk for Disability Worsening Increased for MS With Comorbid Depression

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Risk increased for persons with depression defined by ICD-10, those exposed to antidepressants

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 7-11

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The 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
Approved use of the prescription-strength fish oil drug Vascepa should be widened to include more patients at risk for heart attack and stroke

FDA Panel: Expand Use of Fish Oil Drug Vascepa

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Research shows drug can reduce rates of dangerous cardiovascular events in high-risk patients
Dollar Tree has been sent a warning letter for selling over-the-counter drugs made by foreign companies with serious

FDA Sends Warning Letter About OTC Drugs to Dollar Tree

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Letter outlines corrective actions company needs to take, including ensuring they do not import impure drugs