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The Bexsero vaccine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent serogroup B meningococcal disease among people aged 10 through 25.

FDA Approves New Meningococcal Disease Vaccine

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Bexsero is the second vaccine approved in the past three months to prevent this disease
Utilization patterns indicate that antimicrobial prophylaxis is overused for urological surgeries in the community practice setting

Prophylactic Antimicrobials Overused in Urologic Surgery

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In community practice, overall rate of compliance with AUA Best Practices is less than 60 percent
The number of people infected with measles linked to the outbreak at Disney amusement parks in Southern California now stands at 70

AAP Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Against Measles

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Seventy people now infected; most hadn't been vaccinated against measles
Only about half of American girls begin receiving the human papillomavirus vaccine at the recommended age

HPV Vaccination Often Not Timely for Girls

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Researchers note that CDC recommends vaccination at age 11 or 12
Ebola virus-infected pregnant women are at risk for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes

Risks for Ebola Virus-Infected Pregnant Women Discussed

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Limited data suggest increased risks of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes
Physicians have ranked electronic health record systems based on five key performance areas

Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014

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EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
The overuse of antibiotics to treat travelers' diarrhea may contribute to the spread of drug-resistant superbugs

Overuse of Abx for Travelers’ Diarrhea Creating Superbugs

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Researchers recommend caution when using antibiotics to treat digestive ills while abroad
Women who harbor the bacteria Helicobacter pylori may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis

H. Pylori Tied to Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis in Women

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Research suggests infection with H. pylori may be somewhat protective
The terms in health care payer contracts are not immutable

Docs Should Negotiate Health Care Payer Contracts

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Items to negotiate include easing of prior authorization process, extension for submitting claim
For fourth-year medical students

Collaboration Between Med Students Cuts Diagnostic Errors

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Diagnostic accuracy higher for pairs than individuals assessing cases of respiratory distress