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Researchers say giving birth control information to women visiting dermatology clinics can help promote the safe use of isotretinoin. The study was published online Feb. 4 in JAMA Dermatology.

Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use

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Effective birth control key in using the medication
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

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Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
The prevalence of HIV-related mortality is still highest among blacks

CDC: HIV-Related Mortality Disparities Persisting for Blacks

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And, blacks account for 45 percent of CDC-funded testing events, 54.9 percent of newly positive
Patients with systolic blood pressure higher than 150 mm Hg face increased risks without aggressive drug treatment started within a month and a half

Prompt, Aggressive BP Management Encouraged

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Systolic reading of 150 should prompt immediate action to prevent poor outcomes, researchers say
Menstrual abnormalities

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked With Earlier Surgical Menopause

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Menstrual abnormalities, endometriosis, pelvic pain also associated with CFS
In response to the announcement of changes to the Maintenance of Certification requirements from the American Board of Internal Medicine

ABFM: No Change to Maintenance of Certification Requirements

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In response to announcement from ABIM, ABFM making no changes to requirements at this time
Fewer than half of Americans are aware that some major lifestyle factors can affect their cancer risk

AICR: Awareness of Key Cancer Risk Factors Alarmingly Low

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Many worry about unproven factors like food additives; less about exercise and obesity
A healthy diet might reduce the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD

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Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study
If more women had access to modern birth control methods and used them correctly

Debunking Contraception Myths to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy

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Study of 35 nations shows underuse of current contraception options
Although fewer Americans are smoking and more communities have smoke-free laws

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down But Still Too High

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Two out of five children breathing in secondhand smoke