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Ezetimibe found effective for primary prevention in elderly
CHICAGO – Japanese EWTOPIA 75 study provides first RCT evidence of benefit for LDL-lowering in seniors.
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Flu activity down for second consecutive week
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Bidirectional relationship found between depression, vitiligo
Patients who took antidepressants, whether or not they had an MDD diagnosis, had a decreased risk for vitiligo.
Opinion
Homelessness among LGBT youth in the United States
About one-third of homeless youth identify as LGBT or questioning.
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Any mental disorder increases risk for all mental disorders
Comorbidity is common and pervasive across all domains of mental health conditions.
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Confidential, parent-free discussion should occur by age 13
Adolescents are reporting that health care encounters often do not include an explanation of confidentiality by their providers.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA labeling templates smooth way for OTC naloxone
The templates aim to ease the submission process for manufacturers.
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Frailty may affect the expression of dementia
People with higher degrees of frailty may be more likely to have more Alzheimer’s disease pathology and clinical dementia.
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Medicaid youth suicides include more females, younger kids, hanging deaths
Findings captured in Medicaid claims could help identify periods known to be tied to heightened suicide risk, such as right after discharge from...
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Survey: Government shutdown is affecting patient health
Clinicians surveyed say that patients are avoiding treatments and appointments.