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Many people with migraines

Many Migraine Sufferers Given Ineffective, Addictive Meds

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Opioids a poor choice, especially for children, doctors say
The unique immunologic status of pregnant women might alter the presentation and progression of Ebola virus disease

Case Report: Pregnancy Could Mask Symptoms of Ebola

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Suppressed immune response might delay symptoms, experts say
Payment with virtual credit cards is associated with considerable fees

Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments

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Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
Surgery patients who suffer complications after discharge from a hospital are more likely to die if they're readmitted to a different hospital than where they had their original operation

Readmitted Surgery Patients Fare Better at Same Hospital

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Patients also did slightly better when original team of doctors treated them on readmission
Results from phase II clinical trials indicate that a new class of drugs

New Class of Migraine Meds Shows Promise for Prevention

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Injectable medications appear promising in early trials, but more research needed
Fluoroquinolone therapy for contacts of individuals with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is associated with cost savings and reduced incidence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis

Fluoroquinolone Preventive Therapy Deemed Beneficial in TB

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Health system savings, health benefits with therapy for contacts of patients with multi-drug resistant TB
Although surgical removal of the appendix has long been a standard treatment

Antibiotics May Be Enough for Some Appendicitis Patients

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About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, researchers say
Despite the availability of medications proven to ease migraines in children

Many Youth With Migraine May Be Missing Out on Right Rx

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Nearly half don't get any pain medications at all, researcher adds
Inappropriate prescribing of intravenous (IV) fluids most often involves incorrect volumes and types of IV fluids prescribed

Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids

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Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Gastrointestinal antispasmodic and anticholinergic medication use is associated with increased risk of injury in older adults

GI Antispasmodic, Anticholinergic Rx Use May Raise Injury Risk

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Significantly increased risk of injury seen with current use, short-term use in older adults