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Not All PCPs Strongly Recommend HPV Vaccine
About 60 percent of pediatricians, family doctors recommend vaccine for 11- to 12-year-old girls
Support for First-Line Erlotinib in NSCLC With EGFR Mutations
And erlotinib therapy beyond progression may delay salvage tx for some patients
History of Asthma May Be Linked to Shingles Risk in Adults
Odds of herpes zoster 70 percent higher among people with respiratory condition
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective
Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Perinatal Mortality Higher for Planned Out-of-Hospital Birth
But absolute risk of perinatal death is low for both in-hospital and out-of-hospital planned births
Regional System of Care May Improve Outcomes for TAVR
Excellent outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Alcohol Binge Damage May Be Worse Than Previously Thought
Per experimental study of chronic alcohol use combined with frequent binges
Third-Trimester Screen Detects Late Alloimmunization
Detection through additional screening facilitates timely treatment
Secretory IgA Secretion Rate Linked to Risk of Cancer Death
Lower risk of non-lung cancer deaths observed with increased sIgA secretion rate
Timing of DTaP Vaccine Not Tied to Food Allergies at Age 1 Year
However, delayed DTaP immunization is tied to a reduction in eczema
