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The recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices relating to the use of seasonal influenza vaccines in the United States have been updated for 2019 to 2020; the updated recommendations have been published in the Aug. 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-20 U.S. Flu Season

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Age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent expanded to now include children as young as 6 months
People who were at Disneyland and other Southern California tourist attractions earlier this month may have been exposed to measles by a tourist from New Zealand

Tourist With Measles Visited Southern California Attractions

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No cases of measles have been linked to the girl yet
An Oklahoma judge on Monday ruled against one of America's biggest companies

Oklahoma Judge Fines Johnson & Johnson $572 Million Over Opioid Drug Crisis

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Verdict could have huge implications as other states and communities target pharmaceutical firms
Men should be included in clinical trials of new breast cancer treatments

FDA: Men Should Be Included in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

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Draft guidance that men be included in breast cancer trials issued by the FDA on Aug. 26
The combination of selinexor and dexamethasone seems effective in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has not responded to standard therapies

Novel Therapy Treats Triple-Class Refractory Multiple Myeloma

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Partial response or better observed in 26 percent of patients receiving oral selinexor-dexamethasone
Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with a higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis

Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Findings show a dose- or frequency-dependent association; all antibiotic classes linked to higher odds for RA
Children with mild asthma can use inhalers as needed

As-Needed Inhaler Use an Option for Children With Mild Asthma

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Study in African-American children shows symptom-based adjustment of inhaled corticosteroids is feasible
Use of a four-component polypill can effectively reduce the risk for major cardiovascular events

Low-Cost, Fixed-Dose Polypill Reduces Risk for Major CV Events

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Drop in risk for major cardiovascular events even greater for those with high adherence to polypill
Participants in a weight loss intervention can lose weight regardless of psychiatric medication use

Weight Loss Feasible Regardless of Psychiatric Meds Use

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Weight loss amount similar for women taking and not taking psychiatric medications
Ninety-two percent of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are attributable to HPV types targeted by the 9-valent HPV vaccine

Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine

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In 2012 to 2016, 92 percent of cancers attributable to HPV due to HPV types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine