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The first generic versions of the atypical antipsychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

FDA Approves First Generic Abilify

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For treatment of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
The majority of oral antibiotic course durations for adult acne follow guidelines

Most Adult Acne Antibiotic Course Durations Follow Guidelines

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However, topical retinoids are underused in conjunction with antibiotics for adult acne
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is already the third leading cause of death in the world

COPD May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

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COPD is third leading cause of death in the world
Preliminary research suggests that an HIV vaccine in development can ramp up the body's immune system

Experimental HIV Vaccine Could Boost Efficacy of HAART

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Findings for patients on highly-active antiretroviral therapy
Kybella (deoxycholic acid) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat moderate-to-severe submental fat.

FDA Approves Kybella for Reducing Submental Fat

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Use for fat outside submental area not approved, not recommended
Physicians and patients should be aware of the persistently increased risk of cardiovascular diseases throughout life after Hodgkin's lymphoma

Higher CV Risks Seen for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivors

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Chemotherapy, radiation may damage the heart for decades to come
Motion-tracking magnetic resonance imaging scans of the heart can help identify people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk for stroke

Motion-Tracking MRI May Help ID Stroke Risk in A-Fib

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Altered function in left atrium of heart may lead to stroke independently
A new class of cholesterol medication could sharply cut low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients who don't fare well on statins

PCSK9 Inhibitors Cut LDL Cholesterol, CVD Risk

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If approved, medications could be used by patients who don't respond to statins
Physician compensation has gone up for almost all specialties

Physician Compensation Up for Most Specialties

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Top three earners for patient care are orthopedists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists
A surveillance system for health care facilities can be used to identify and help reduce the number of preventable injuries among health care personnel

CDC: Surveillance System Can Help Reduce Health Care Injuries

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Nurse assistants and nurses found to have highest injury rates among all occupations examined