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Many U.S. politicians and media outlets hyped the threat of U.S. cases of Ebola last year

Dr. Craig Spencer Speaks Out About His Ebola Experience

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Says society needs to have faith in the science-based infection-control protocols developed
More than nine in 10 epilepsy patients who had brain surgery to try to control their seizures are happy they did so

Patients Give Favorable Report of Epilepsy Surgery

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92 percent said it was worthwhile, with fewer seizures and higher quality of life
Key steps should be taken to minimize the potential risk of liability resulting from use of telemedicine

AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine

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Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
For postmenopausal women

Oral Bisphosphonate Use Tied to Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk

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Reduction in endometrial cancer risk with ever use in large cohort of postmenopausal women
Chronic fatigue syndrome appears to be linked to specific changes in a person's immune system

Distinct Immune Changes Seen in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Sx

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Researchers saw evidence only in first three years of disease; findings could lead to early test
Two cases of hepatitis C infection that occurred during routine surgeries highlight the need for hospitals to tighten infection control to prevent more transmissions

CDC: Routine Procedures Lead to Two Cases of HCV Transmission

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In both cases, there were breaches in safety rules, CDC reports
The circadian clock seems to have a significant impact on allergic reaction

Circadian Clock Has Significant Impact on Allergic Reaction

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Allergic diseases exhibit circadian variations, may be suitable targets for chronotherapy
For patients with axillary hyperhidrosis

Laser at 924/975 + Curettage Best for Axillary Hyperhidrosis

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Best results on starch test scale, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale with combined laser, curettage
Given the increasing epidemic of obesity

Longer Needles Recommended for Epinephrine Autoinjectors

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In 68 percent of participants, skin-to-muscle depth was greater than autoinjector needle length
For patients with diabetes and depression

CBT, Sertraline Insufficient in Diabetes and Depression

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Improvement in depression, with advantage for sertraline, but glycemic control remains unchanged