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Angiotensin receptor blockers are just as effective and safe as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective

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Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Hawaii has become the first state to raise the legal smoking age to 21 for both traditional and electronic cigarettes. State health officials hope the new law

Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21

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Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
Oregon has become the first state to allow women to obtain birth control without a doctor's prescription.

Women in Oregon No Longer Need Rx for Birth Control

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Those younger than 18 still require a doctor's prescription, but that may change in a few years

December 2015 Briefing – Pharmacy

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Timing of the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccination is not tied to child food allergies; however

Timing of DTaP Vaccine Not Tied to Food Allergies at Age 1 Year

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However, delayed DTaP immunization is tied to a reduction in eczema
Metformin reduces soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 and soluble endoglin secretion from primary human tissues

Metformin Looks Promising in the Treatment of Preeclampsia

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Reduces sFlt-1 and sENG secretion from primary human tissues; reduces endothelial dysfunction
For children and young adults who have a parent with major mood and psychotic disorders

Family Hx Ups Risk of Psychotic Symptoms in Kids on Stimulants

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Findings presented for children of parents with major mood and psychotic disorders
For patients receiving antimicrobial injections targeting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Antimicrobial Stewardship Improves Outcomes for MRSA

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Daily review of prescriptions linked to reduction in time to administer effective antimicrobials
Some authors of a published study that claimed nitroglycerin might boost bone density in older women have asked that the study be retracted

Researchers Call for Retraction of Nitroglycerin-Bone Density Study

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Investigation found that lead author fabricated data used to support the finding
Patients with a nonfatal opioid overdose are almost always prescribed opioids after overdose

After Nonfatal Overdose, Most Patients Prescribed More Opioids

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Cumulative incidence of repeated overdose 17 percent for those receiving high doses after overdose