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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in certain adults aged 50 to 69 years

USPSTF: Aspirin Recommended for Some Aged 50 to 69 Years

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Benefits for primary prevention of CVD, CRC for certain adults aged 50 to 69 years
Venclexta (venetoclax) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia characterized by a specific chromosomal abnormality

FDA Approves Venclexta for CLL With 17p Deletion

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Drug sanctioned for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in patients with a specific chromosomal abnormality
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Exenatide Twice Daily Deemed Efficacious Across BMI Ranges

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Significant weight loss with exenatide across BMI ranges; weight increased with comparators
For healthy females

Progesterone Attenuates Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening

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Findings in healthy females who received progesterone or placebo for seven days
A radical proposal has been suggested for eliminating all Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and outpatient facilities in the next 20 years

VA Commission on Care: Eliminate VA Medical Centers

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Eight veterans organizations denounce document in letter to Commission Chairwoman
Recommendations have been issued for the use of direct oral anticoagulants in obese patients; the guideline was published online March 22 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

Guidance Issued on Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Obese

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DOAC use not recommended for patients with BMI >40 kg/m² and weight >120 kg
In a case report published online April 7 in Pediatrics

Cushing’s Sx Described in Infant Treated With Ophthalmic Steroid

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Four-month-old developed ICS after six weeks of intranasal dexamethasone ophthalmic solution
Cocoa pod extract can be used as an active ingredient of antiwrinkle products

Cocoa Pod Extract Deemed Effective As Antiwrinkle Gel

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Skin wrinkles reduced and skin hydration improved within three weeks of application of CPE gel
For acute myocardial infarction survivors

ACEI/ARBs Up AMI Outcomes Regardless of Renal Status

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Treatment linked to improved long-term survival, regardless of underlying kidney function
For patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Liraglutide Is Not Justified for All Patients With T1DM

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Addition of 1.2 and 1.8 mg liraglutide linked to modest reduction of weekly mean glucose levels