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FDA: Generic Copaxone Approved for Multiple Sclerosis
FDA reviewed additional information to ensure generic is as safe and effective as brand-name drug
Modified Timolol Agent Effective for Infantile Hemangiomas
After average of 3.25 months, treated parts regressed significantly more than untreated parts
Ethical Implications for Looking Up Applicants on Facebook
Misinterpretation of content, implicit bias could undermine fair appraisal for applicants
Prolonged ADT Ups Diabetes, CVD Risk for Older Men
Prolonged androgen deprivation tx ups risk in men with prostate CA, especially those with comorbidities
Fish Oil Supplementation Tied to Lower Atherothrombotic Risk
Potential benefit in suspected CAD greatest for patients not receiving lipid-lowering tx
Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent
Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Tops ACDF for Single-Level Cervical Dz
Lower readmission rates, lower reoperation rates, reduced index and total costs for CDA
Meta-Analysis: Valgus Knee Bracing Helps Pain in Knee OA
Small, statistically significant effect for pain compared with group that used control orthosis
Longevity of Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Assessed
15-year survival similar for patients using mechanical prosthetic, bioprosthetic replacement valves
Lansoprazole Worsens Asthma Control in Poor Metabolizers
After six months of treatment, worse control in children with poor CYP2C19 metabolizer phenotype
