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A review of the data suggests that the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) shortens the length of flu symptoms by about a day

Review: Oseltamivir Shortens Flu Duration by About a Day

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And reduces the risk of flu-related complications such as pneumonia
The United States has seen more cases of measles in January than it usually does in an entire year

CDC: Measles Cases in January Top Typical Load for Entire Year

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Spread driven largely by outbreak that started at Disney theme parks in California in December
Red Bull consumption combined with mental stress correlates with increased blood pressure and heart rate

Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress

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Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Implementation of a national screening program in the Netherlands increased the prenatal detection rate of congenital heart disease

National Prenatal Screening Program Increased CHD Detection

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Increase in prenatal detection rate to 59.7 percent, and 44.2 percent for isolated CHD
Boys who start playing tackle football before the age of 12 may face a higher risk for neurological deficits as adults

Starting Football Young May Lead to Higher Cognitive Risks

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Former pros who played before age of 11 show greater deficits in memory and thinking skills
Girls who consume a lot of sugary drinks may begin menstruating earlier than girls who don't

Sugary Drink Consumption Tied to Earlier Menarche

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Early menstruation a risk factor for depression and breast cancer
The first generic version of Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children ages 1 and older.

FDA Approves Generic Form of Nexium

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To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children ages 1 and older
For children in pediatric intensive care units mechanically ventilated for acute respiratory failure

Sedation Protocol Doesn’t Reduce Duration of Ventilation in PICU

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No reduction in duration of mechanical ventilation for children with sedation protocol versus usual care
High penicillin G prescribing may lead to an altered level of resistance in the commensal viridans group streptococci population

High Penicillin Prescribing Could Build Reservoirs of Resistance

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Significant difference in minimum inhibitory concentration for high, low prescribers of penicillin G
The 2015 recommended childhood and adolescence immunization schedules have been approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical organizations

AAP Approves 2015 Vaccine Schedule for Children, Teens

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Minor changes from 2014 format include footnotes; extensive revision to meningococcal footnote