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For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and high disease activity

Combo Tx May Improve Disease Control for Some in Early RA

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Improved disease control, remission, functional capacity for TNF or non-TNF plus methotrexate
The number of marijuana growers allowed to produce the drug for U.S. government-approved research will be expanded from one to 34

DEA to Approve Dozens More Growers for Marijuana Research

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Added sites will provide researchers with greater variety of marijuana to study
Purdue Pharma

OxyContin Maker Offers Up to $12 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims

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Potential deal has been discussed by lawyers representing Purdue and at least 10 state attorneys general
Postprescription audit and review is a feasible and effective strategy for antimicrobial stewardship in community hospitals

PostRx Antimicrobial Stewardship Feasible in Community Hospitals

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Postprescription audit and review effective in settings with limited resources, expertise
Recall of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) marketing at retail stores is associated with increased subsequent ENDS initiation among youth and young adults

In-Store E-Cigarette Marketing Influences Use in Young People

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Retail store electronic nicotine delivery systems marketing recall tied to increased odds of initiation
There is an increased risk for gallbladder- or biliary tract-related events among patients with type 2 diabetes taking liraglutide versus placebo

Liraglutide Ups Risk for Gallbladder, Biliary Tract Events

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Findings consistent for gallbladder stones, cholecystitis with/without gallbladder stones, biliary obstruction
Survivors of childhood cancer have an increased risk for all subtypes of cardiovascular disease

Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Greater for Childhood Cancer Survivors

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Exposure to ≥250 mg/m² doxorubicin-equivalent anthracycline chemo tied to risk for CVD, heart failure
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