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Unique presentation of herpes simplex virus infection in pregnancy can be misdiagnosed as premature rupture of membranes

Herpes Simplex Virus Can Mimic Premature Rupture of Membranes

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Case vignette describes woman with leakage of clear fluid, despite normal amniotic fluid volume
Higher levels of dopamine may increase risk-taking behaviors in healthy people

Dopamine May Up Risk-Taking Behaviors in Healthy People

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Study findings echo those of Parkinson's patients taking meds to increase dopamine levels
Three-quarters of American adults favor raising the legal smoking age to 21

CDC: Most Americans in Favor of Raising Legal Smoking Age to 21

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Even 70 percent of smokers support the concept
In as little as two years

T2DM Linked to Declines in Cerebral Vasoreactivity, Cognition

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Neuropsychological performance declined noticeably in just two years
After the mysterious deaths of three German variegated squirrel breeders

Exotic Squirrels Transmit Deadly Virus to Breeders in Germany

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Breeders diagnosed with encephalitis and died within two to four months of symptom onset
Patients with inflammatory arthritis want to be informed about multiple current and future treatment options

Arthritis Patients Want Info About Multiple Drug Options

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Patients with inflammatory arthritis want to be informed about current, future treatment options
Out-of-pocket costs for prescription birth control have dropped significantly since the Affordable Care Act took effect in the United States

Women’s Birth Control Rx Costs Down Due to ACA

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Out-of-pocket costs for 'the pill' fell 38 percent between 2012 and 2013
Preliminary trial results suggest that an experimental drug may be more efficacious for psoriasis than the current standard treatment. The results were published in the July 9 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Treatment of Psoriasis

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Guselkumab appears more effective than standard treatment, researchers report
A subgroup of patients with dermatitis who discontinue topical corticosteroids after long-term treatment have clinical rebounding triad manifestations

Clinical Rebounding Triad After Corticosteroid Discontinuation

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Duration and frequency of topical corticosteroid use predicts rebounding triad
The benefit of extended anticoagulation after pulmonary embolism dissipates after cessation of active therapy

Benefits of Extended Anticoagulation May Not Last

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New study suggests that oral anticoagulant meds may be needed for the very long term