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Some athletes with irregular heartbeat caused by long QT syndrome and athletes with long QT syndrome who have implanted pacemakers or defibrillators may be able to play competitive sports

New Advisory OKs Some Athletes With Heart Conditions to Play

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Statement from cardiology groups applies only to those participating in organized sports
For nevirapine-exposed children with HIV achieving initial viral suppression with ritonavir-boosted lopinavir-based therapy

HIV-Infected Children Can Transition to Efavirenz-Based Tx

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Findings in children exposed to nevirapine for prevention of mother-to-child transmission
Regular consumption of soda or sweetened fruit drinks may increase risk for heart failure in men

Sweetened Drinks Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Failure

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Findings for two servings or more daily in men
Compared with controls

More Sedentary Time for Females With Fibromyalgia

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Less time spent engaged in light, moderate, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
For patients receiving chemotherapy

ASCO Updates Guidelines for Antiemetics During Chemo

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Oral combination of netupitant and palonosetron beneficial for prevention of nausea and vomiting
High-intensity interval training seems to be beneficial for improving metabolic health

High-Intensity Interval Training Improves Metabolic Health

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Meta-analysis shows beneficial effects for HIIT, especially among those at risk of or with T2DM
About 20 percent of U.S. pediatricians regularly drop families who refuse to have their children vaccinated

One in Five Pediatricians Drop Families Who Refuse Vaccines

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Experts say deep philosophical differences, concern for other young patients may explain why
Off-label drug use puts patients at risk for serious side effects

Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks

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Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
Newer antianginal medications such as ranolazine show substantial outcome improvements in chronic stable angina pectoris compared to traditional medications

Ranolazine Bests Old School Antianginal Medications

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Older medications show greater odds for revascularization, higher ER rates
Prediabetes is associated with incident cardiovascular disease

Prediabetes Linked to Incident Cardiovascular Disease

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In U.K. cohort, association varied with ethnicity and with prediabetes definition criterion