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A review of U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection reports between 1998 and 2013 revealed 57 clinical trials in which regulators had uncovered violations serious enough to earn the agency's most severe classification -- "official action indicated

Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature

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Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
The mercury found in some seafood may be linked to autoimmune disorders among women of childbearing age

Mercury From Seafood Tied to Higher Levels of Autoantibodies

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Exposure may raise risk of autoimmune diseases in women
A new analysis indicates that people with type 2 diabetes are less likely to suffer myocardial infarctions

BP Meds Benefit Diabetes Patients, Even Without HTN

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Although positive effect of meds smaller in participants with lower blood pressure levels
Chronic fatigue syndrome

IOM Proposes New Criteria, Name for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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IOM committee proposes name change to 'Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease'
Low-dose iron supplements speed blood donors' recovery of iron and hemoglobin

Iron Supplements Speed Blood Donation Recovery

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Finding could allow people to donate again sooner to help keep blood supply adequate
Brief daytime naps might protect against the harmful health effects of a poor night's sleep

Naps Counteract Negative Effects of Sleep Deprivation

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Naps appear to restore norepinephrine and interleukin-6 levels to normal
Researchers say they have identified eight specific physical signs that strongly indicate impending death in patients with advanced cancer. The findings have been reported online Feb. 9 in Cancer.

Eight Clinical Signs of Impending Death Identified

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Findings in patients with advanced cancer could help families prepare, aid end-of-life care choices
Shorter shifts for medical residents don't appear to be making any big improvements in doctors' fatigue levels or in patient care

Advantages of Shorter Resident Shifts Found Lacking

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Shorter medical resident duty hours may be worse for patients and only slightly better for residents
For most pregnant patients with benign spine tumors

Case Series Addresses Spine Tumors in Pregnancy

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Most women with benign spine tumors can wait for surgery until after delivery
Physicians should be prepared for questions about the safety of the measles

AMA Provides Key Messages for Patients About Vaccination

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Physicians should be prepared for patients to ask questions about MMR and link to autism