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Almost a decade after the human papillomavirus vaccine was first recommended for girls

Few U.S. States Mandate Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

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Immunization protects against sexually transmitted disease, certain cancers, health experts say
Updated guidelines for cholesterol management were released in 2013 by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Now

New Guidelines Deemed Better for Identifying Statin Candidates

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New guidelines would have 13 million more Americans taking the cholesterol drugs, experts say
Among hospitalized patients

High Doses of Antibiotic Ups Risk of Over-Anticoagulation

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High-dose amoxicillin/clavulanate combined with warfarin linked to increased risk of INR ≥4
For pediatric patients hospitalized for urological procedures

Hospital Volume Impacts Peds Post-Urologic Op Complications

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Risk of postoperative complications increased for pediatric patients at non-high volume hospitals
For women

Metoclopramide Nasal Spray Helps Gastroparesis in Women

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Nasal spray at 10-mg or 14-mg reduces symptoms for women, but not men, with diabetes
Episiotomy is associated with obstetric anal sphincter injuries during vacuum delivery

Questionable Benefit for Episiotomy in Vacuum Delivery

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Rate of obstetric anal sphincter injuries up in parous women with mediolateral, median episiotomy
New research published online July 3 in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science has characterized the anti-aging potential of acetyl aspartic acid.

Anti-Aging Potential of Acetyl Aspartic Acid Characterized

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A-A-A leverages F-actin expression in middle-aged female fibroblasts to level of young fibroblasts
Women formerly addicted to stimulant drugs

Stimulant Addiction May Affect Brains Differently by Gender

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It's not clear why past drug dependence is linked to less gray matter in female brains, researchers say
Men whose jobs involve continual exposure to the formaldehyde in embalming fluid are three times more likely to develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Formaldehyde Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS in Men

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Previous animal research has shown link between chemical and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Abnormal results on noninvasive prenatal genetic tests may indicate maternal cancers rather than a medical issue with the fetus

Prenatal Genetic Tests Can Identify Maternal Cancers

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Abnormal findings on early test don't always indicate birth defects, researchers say