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Infection control measures have been developed to strengthen hospitals' capacity for safely diagnosing and treating patients with Ebola virus disease

Infection Control Measures Established for Ebola Care

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Measures described in first U.S. community hospital to care for patients with Ebola virus disease
While Americans suffered fewer acute ischemic strokes overall from 2000 to 2010

U.S. Stroke Hospitalizations Down Overall, but Rising for Some

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Higher rates reported for younger adults, blacks
The interim diagnostic testing guidance for Zika virus in public health laboratories has been updated

CDC Updates Zika Testing Guidance for Urine Samples

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CDC recs for Zika virus testing of serum and other clinical specimens remain unchanged at this time
In a case study published online April 14 in BMJ Case Reports

Case: Exertional Compartment Syndrome in Motorcycle Racer

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Pain, weakness and swelling of right forearm resolved after fasciotomies
A drug allergy passport

Drug Allergy Passport Advised for Patients With Hypersensitivity

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Patients should be advised to carry passport at all times, especially when away from home
Americans could save tens of billions of dollars with more efficient drug use

Cutting Brand-Name Drug Use Could Save U.S. $73 Billion

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The nation spends more on medications than any other country
For patients with acute ischemic stroke

Low-Dose Alteplase Not Noninferior for Ischemic Stroke

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For primary outcome of death and disability at 90 days, low dose not noninferior to standard dose
Ticagrelor is not superior to aspirin for patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack

Ticagrelor Doesn’t Beat Aspirin in Ischemic Stroke, TIA

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Ticagrelor not superior to aspirin for reducing composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, death
The number of fatal motor vehicle crashes involving marijuana more than doubled after Washington state legalized the sale of the drug

Marijuana-Linked Fatal MVAs Up in WA State After Legalization

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Experts say Washington state's experience could be a lesson for rest of country
In a case report published online April 30 in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology

Venlafaxine-Induced Rise in Intraocular Pressure Described

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Case report of male patient with chronic open angle glaucoma starting venlafaxine for depression