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The measles outbreak that has spread throughout the United States may be winding down as no new cases were reported last week

No New U.S. Measles Cases Reported Last Week

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Measles outbreaks are usually said to be over after 42 days without a new infection
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Purdue Files for Bankruptcy Over Opioid Crisis Suits

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Currently, there are more than 2,600 pending federal and state lawsuits lodged against Purdue
Using his executive powers

New York State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

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Governor says flavored e-cigarettes account for 68 percent of those sold in New York
Acetaminophen use in mid-to-late pregnancy may have an adverse effect on early childhood neurocognitive outcome

Acetaminophen in Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Behavior

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12 variables, mainly features of hyperactive or attentive behavior, tied to acetaminophen use
There are areas for improvement for pediatricians and family physicians in recommendation and delivery methods for the human papillomavirus vaccine

Room for Improvement Found in HPV Vaccine Delivery Practices

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Physicians not strongly recommending vaccine, not using presumptive style linked to refusal or deferral
Initiating donepezil to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease or other dementias is associated with a higher risk for 30-day admission to the hospital with rhabdomyolysis compared with initiating rivastigmine or galantamine

Donepezil Ups Risk for Hospital Admission for Rhabdomyolysis

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Donepezil linked to increased risk for admission with rhabdomyolysis versus rivastigmine, galantamine
Delaying time to treatment initiation beyond 60 days is associated with decreased overall survival and increased head and neck cancer recurrence

Delaying Treatment Worsens Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes

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Findings show that survival declines, recurrence increases with delays of more than 60 days
Primary care providers report substantial

Primary Care Faces Challenges in Caring for Kidney Disease

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Lack of knowledge, time, clinical support tools are barriers cited by primary care providers
A remote blood pressure monitoring program is feasible and acceptable to postpartum women with hypertension

Remote, Postpartum BP Checks Feasible in Women With HTN

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Study demonstrates high compliance, retention, and patient satisfaction with the program
The Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis tablet application seems to be a reliable and fast method of assessment

Tablet App Seems Reliable, Fast for Cognitive Assessment in MS

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Excellent agreement seen between iCAMS tablet application and paper version of the cognitive assessment