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Nuplazid (pimavanserin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease.

FDA Approves Nuplazid for Parkinson’s Hallucinations

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Half of patients with Parkinson's may experience hallucinations, delusions
Guidelines have been developed for the management of atopic dermatitis. The guidelines were published online April 14 in The Journal of Dermatology.

Guidelines Developed for Management of Atopic Dermatitis

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Current treatment strategies include use of drug therapy, skin care, avoiding exacerbating factors
Mandatory safety training for doctors who prescribe opioids is being reconsidered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Reconsidering Training for Doctors Prescribing Opioids

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Next week, FDA committee of outside experts will meet to review risk-management plans
The first generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets was approved Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Generic Crestor Approved by FDA

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First generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium)
Intermittent preventive administration of topical corticosteroids in children controls the severity of atopic dermatitis

Preventive Topical Steroids Cut Atopic Dermatitis Severity

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May also prevent an increase in aeroallergen-specific IgE levels
For adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Review Compares Metformin, OCPs for Teens With PCOS

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Four randomized controlled trials show benefits for metformin and oral contraceptive pills
For patients with relapsed

Ixazomib Ups Progression-Free Survival in Multiple Myeloma

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Up in all prespecified patient groups, including those with high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities
There is a lack of data relating to the prevalence of workplace violence in health care and how to address it

Article Discusses Workplace Violence in Health Care

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Workplace violence often underreported; health care sector among industries most subject to violence
Treatment with the selective noradrenalin-reuptake-inhibitor atomoxetine is not associated with increased suicide risk compared with stimulant use in children and adolescents

Atomoxetine Use Doesn’t Up Suicide Risk in Children

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No increased risk for current atomoxetine use in first- and second-line treatment of youths
Simvastatin/ezetimibe does not appear to be beneficial for severe alopecia areata in a sample of 20 patients

Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Not Beneficial in Alopecia Areata

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In sample of 20 patients, most report no hair regrowth following six months of treatment